Ether - End-to-End Encrypted Messaging

August 4, 2025

Overview

Ether is a secure, privacy-focused messaging application that provides unbreakable end-to-end encryption for all your communications. Designed for activists, journalists, and privacy-conscious individuals who need secure communication channels.

Key Features

🔐 Military-Grade Encryption

• Signal Protocol: Proven end-to-end encryption used by security professionals
• Perfect Forward Secrecy: Each message uses unique encryption keys
• Post-Quantum Cryptography: Future-proof against quantum computing threats

👻 Anonymous by Design

• No Phone Numbers: Create accounts without revealing personal information
• Metadata Protection: Message timing and patterns are obfuscated
• Tor Integration: Built-in Tor routing for maximum anonymity

🛡️ Advanced Security Features

• Self-Destructing Messages: Automatic message deletion after set time
• Screenshot Protection: Prevents screenshots and screen recording
• Duress Passwords: Hidden panic mode to protect sensitive conversations

🌐 Censorship Resistant

• Decentralized Network: No central servers to block or compromise
• Domain Fronting: Traffic appears as regular web browsing
• Multiple Transport Layers: Automatically switches protocols if blocked

Technical Specifications

Encryption

• Message Encryption: ChaCha20-Poly1305
• Key Exchange: X25519 Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman
• Authentication: Ed25519 digital signatures
• Forward Secrecy: Double Ratchet algorithm

Privacy Features

• Zero Knowledge: Server cannot read your messages or metadata
• Anonymous Registration: No email, phone, or personal data required
• Secure Deletion: Messages are cryptographically wiped from memory

Platform Support

• Cross-Platform: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
• Web Client: Browser-based access with same security guarantees
• CLI Version: Command-line interface for advanced users

Availability

Status: Under Development

Ether is currently in active development, with security audits and testing underway.

Development Timeline

• Q4 2025: Security audit completion
• Q1 2026: Closed beta for security researchers
• Q2 2026: Public beta release
• Q3 2026: Full public release

Why Ether?

Popular messaging apps have backdoors, collect metadata, or can be easily blocked. Ether is built specifically for:

• High-Risk Users: Journalists, activists, and whistleblowers
• Privacy Advocates: Anyone who values truly private communication
• Censorship Circumvention: Users in restrictive internet environments

Security Audits

Ether will undergo comprehensive security audits by:

• Independent cryptography experts
• Open-source security community
• Professional penetration testing firms

Get Early Access

Interested in beta testing Ether?

Beta sign-up coming soon

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Ether - Where privacy meets security.