ShadowChat is a privacy-first decentralized social platform, enabling users to engage in anonymous discussions, form hidden communities, and communicate securely without revealing their real-world identities. By leveraging ZK-Rollup technology, ShadowChat ensures censorship-resistant interactions with end-to-end encryption and decentralized storage.

ShadowChat is designed for privacy-first, censorship-resistant communication with:

• 🔒 Anonymous Identity – No personal details required; engage freely.
• 🛡️ End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) – Messages and media stay fully encrypted and private.
• 🔗 Zero-Knowledge Authentication – Verify access without exposing personal data.
• 🏛️ Decentralized Communities – Join and create groups with secure, hidden interactions.
• ⚖️ Smart Contract-Based Chatting – Tamper-proof conversations with no central control.
• 📜 On-Chain Governance – Community-driven DAO voting for decision-making.
• 🚫 Censorship-Resistant – No authority can modify or delete content.

• Current Version: Stable
• Development Status: Active
• Latest Updates: Performance improvements and UI enhancements

• Frontend: Next.js
• Smart Contracts: Cairo
• Storage: IPFS & Arweave (decentralized)
• Messaging: XMTP & Libp2p
• Authentication:
• Encryption: End-to-end encryption protocols

git clone https://github.com/username/ShadowChat.git

npm install  # or yarn or pnpm install or bun install

npm run dev  # or yarn dev or pnpm dev or bun dev

npm run build

1. Connect your wallet to access the platform.
2. Set up an anonymous identity – No personal details required.
3. Join or create private communities to engage in encrypted, censorship-resistant discussions.
4. Send secure messages** that remain private, tamper-proof, and end-to-end encrypted.
5. Participate in decentralized governance by voting on community rules via smart contracts.

ShadowChat is an open-source privacy-focused social network, and we welcome contributions from developers, designers, and privacy advocates!

• 📜 Follow our Contribution Guide to learn how you can get involved.
• 🛠 Refer to our Setup Guide for instructions on setting up the project locally.
• 🐛 Report Issues & Request Features – Submit bug reports or feature requests via GitHub Issues.

Want to be part of this list? Start contributing today!

• 💬 Join Discussions – Connect with other users and developers in our Telegram Group.
• 🌟 Follow Development Updates – Star our GitHub Repository to stay updated on new features and releases.
• 📢 Spread the Word – Share ShadowChat with your network and help us build a censorship-resistant future!

ShadowChat is released under the MIT License