DeChat : A Blockchain Based Chat Application

DeChat is a decentralized, Peer-to-Peer chat application that works on the Ethereum Blockchain. Unlike other chatting applications or websites, DeChat does not store user data on any centralized server. It works in a trustless environment to protect user’s data. Data stored in a centralized server can be hacked by anybody or be used maliciously against the user. Making chatting P2P will ensure that data will not be shared with a third party at any point, and that it can be deleted whenever the user wants to, protecting privacy. The need for decentralization is at an all-time high due to corporations violating user privacy, authoritative and oppressive governments using data to spy on citizens, and increasing cyber-attacks that leak private data of users. There is no trust on the internet. Software that doesn’t rely on trust are needed to combat privacy grievances. This project hopes to aid in this effort.