What is DatChat?
DatChat is a decentralized, encrypted chat and messaging application built on the Dat peer-to-peer protocol. It allows users to communicate securely without relying on centralized servers that can be subject to censorship, shutdowns, or privacy violations.
Some key features of DatChat include:
- Decentralized infrastructure using the Dat protocol - No central entity controls the network and messages can't be censored or lost due to shutdowns
- End-to-end encryption - Messages are encrypted locally before being shared peer-to-peer so only intended recipients can read them
- Identity management using public key cryptography - Users get a private key to control their identity and messages
- Multi-device syncing - Chat history and contacts sync across user's devices so conversations can continue uninterrupted
- Resilient networks - The Dat protocol automatically finds fastest route for messages and handles network failures gracefully
DatChat focuses heavily on privacy while also providing an easy-to-use interface familiar to users of mainstream chat apps. Its decentralized nature protects freedom of communication from interference by powerful entities.