Dash Chat
We're developing an offline-first, encrypted, peer-to-peer messaging app specifically designed for communities experiencing internet shutdowns, low connectivity, natural disasters, or unreliable network conditions.
With authoritarianism and network interference increasing worldwide, secure and sovereign communication without dependence on stable internet is becoming essential yet remains a challenge.
Dash Chat operates independently from centralized servers or stable internet, built directly with communities most affected by network disruptions, ensuring encrypted communication precisely when it matters most.
We’re conducting extensive user research and UI/UX design with Decent Design, supported by OTF’s User Experience and Discovery Lab. Our research carefully addresses specific needs, contexts, and user priorities, ensuring we develop technology transparently and responsibly.