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Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists and anyone looking for a safe, easy and reliable way to communicate.
Unlike traditional messaging tools such as email, Twitter or Telegram, Briar does not rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between users' devices. If the internet is disconnected, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, ensuring continuity in crisis situations. If the Internet works, Briar is able to synchronize through the Tor network, protecting users and their contacts from being followed.
This release allows users to securely add each other to contacts by exchanging links. Previously, users were required to meet in person, or ask for a mutual contact to introduce them.
Most instant messengers upload a list of your contacts to the server in order to find them later. Because Briar is designed to protect metadata, it uses the Tor network to connect directly and securely to the person you add, without exposing your contact list to anyone.
For technical details, see the Bramble Rendezvous protocol documentation .
This feature was designed and tested by Ura Design. This feature was supported by the Open Technology Fund.
Briar has received funding from Small Media, Open Internet Tools Project, Access, Open Technology Fund, Prototype Fund, and Internews.
- Official website: https://briarproject.org/
- Download from Google Play
- Download from F-Droid
