Decentralized chat application
Welcome to the future of messaging — introducing our decentralized chat application built on Web3 and powered by Ethereum. Unlike traditional apps, your conversations here aren’t stored on centralized servers. There’s no middleman, no tracking, and no data harvesting. Your messages are encrypted, private, and controlled entirely by you. This platform uses Ethereum’s blockchain to ensure trustless communication and secure peer-to-peer exchange, with zero compromise on privacy.
Our application is designed with powerful features that put users first. End-to-end encryption means only you and your intended recipients can read your messages — not even the network can access them. Built on a fully decentralized infrastructure, no single entity controls the network or your data. You also get to participate in a token-powered economy — earn tokens by contributing to the network and use them to unlock premium features or trade freely.
Getting started is seamless. First, connect your Web3 wallet to create your unique identity on the network. Next, find friends by searching their wallet address or ENS name, or join open communities that align with your interests. Then, begin chatting securely — whether you're sending encrypted messages, sharing files, or transferring tokens, every interaction is protected and private.
This chat application is more than just a tool — it’s a movement toward digital freedom. Your data isn’t stored, logged, or owned by anyone but you. We’re also working on advanced privacy enhancements, including IPFS-based decentralized media sharing, smart contract–driven encryption, gasless Layer 2 messaging, and wallet-based identity verification.
This is private messaging, reimagined for the decentralized world. You’re not just using a chat app — you’re stepping into a new era of secure, sovereign communication.
⚡ Hackathon Process – Web3 Chat App (React + Ethereum) 1. Setup (1–2 hrs) Initialize React app (Vite or CRA) Install: ethers, wagmi, rainbowkit, web3modal Add MetaMask wallet connect Build basic UI: chat window, input, connect button 2. Smart Contracts (2–3 hrs) Write a simple Solidity contract for sending messages (optional: just emit events) Use Hardhat to deploy to a testnet (like Sepolia or Polygon Mumbai) 3. Messaging Logic (3–4 hrs) Send & read encrypted messages via smart contract or store message refs on IPFS Use XMTP or Libp2p for decentralized messaging if you skip contract Fetch chat history by reading events or from decentralized storage 4. Token System (Optional, 1–2 hrs) Add ERC-20 reward logic (users earn tokens on activity) 5. Final Touches (2 hrs) Add ENS support Clean UI with Tailwind Write README and record demo video for submission