Briar
briarproject.orgCensorship-resistant peer-to-peer messaging that bypasses centralized servers.
Communicationpeer-to-peerencrypted-messagingofflinecensorship-resistanttoropen-sourceprivacy
About
Briar is a secure, decentralized messaging app that works without centralized servers by connecting users via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Tor. Messages are end-to-end encrypted and stored locally on the device rather than in the cloud. It is designed for use in situations where internet access is unavailable or censored.
Problem
Users in censored or connectivity-limited environments cannot communicate securely without relying on centralized servers that can be blocked or surveilled.
For
Privacy-conscious individuals and activists in censored or internet-restricted environments
How it works
Briar connects users directly via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Tor with end-to-end encryption, storing all messages locally on the device.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched