ZChat Protocol (zchat.live) | P2P Encrypted Web3 Messenger & Polygon Escrow
Browser-native peer-to-peer encrypted messaging terminal and non-custodial smart contract escrow on Polygon PoS. Zero registration, sovereign communication.
Private Relay Architecture on Polygon
Peer-to-Peer Payload Transport via Ephemeral Signaling (No Central Message Database). Messages and media travel directly peer-to-peer and are never retained on disk or centralized databases. Ephemeral signaling coordinates initial handshakes only and never holds decryption keys.
Direct P2P Data Channels (No Intermediary)
Peer-to-Peer Payload Transport via Ephemeral Signaling (No Central Message Database). Direct peer-to-peer encrypted tunnels between browsers with zero intermediate inspection.
Zero-Trace Self-Destructing State (Zero Local/Server Logs)
All messages, media packets, and room keys exist exclusively in temporary volatile RAM. Nothing is ever saved or written to persistent disk storage or centralized databases.
Decentralized Private Relays (Censorship Resistant)
A distributed network of community-operated private relays bypassing restrictive firewalls with Zero Central Database Storage — Ephemeral P2P sessions with telemetry-stripped signaling architecture.
Why ZChat: Self-Destructing Zero-Trace Privacy
Our Peer-to-Peer Payload Transport via Ephemeral Signaling (No Central Message Database) ensures reliable direct P2P connections without centralized data harvesting. True privacy and sovereign communication cannot exist behind credit card forms, subscriptions, or paywalled tollbooths.
Peer-to-Peer Payload Transport via Ephemeral Signaling (No Central Message Database)
Messages and media travel directly peer-to-peer and are never retained on disk or centralized databases. Ephemeral signaling coordinates initial handshakes only and never holds decryption keys.
Cryptographic & Environmental Trust Boundaries: While in-transit payloads are authenticated and peer-to-peer encrypted, intermediaries cannot decrypt, read, or retain message payloads. Explicit protocol trust limits include: ISP packet timing observation, recipient screenshots, public-chain records, and link possession access rules. Endpoints remain responsible for local device hygiene.
Privacy Without Paywalls
True anonymity cannot exist behind credit card forms, subscriptions, or corporate data harvesting. ZChat is engineered by architectural omission rather than discretionary policy.
Community & DePIN Sustained
Peer-to-Peer Payload Transport via Ephemeral Signaling (No Central Message Database) ensures direct connection resilience. The network is sustained through open-source contributions and community relay node incentives.
Tokenomics & $ZCHAT Utility (Master Whitepaper v1.0)
Verified ERC-20 smart contract on Polygon PoS (0x9D9fefb494EA7cc2a3FE18D8CEF3dD198c172bEE) with a strict, non-mintable 100,000,000 $ZCHAT total supply.
| Allocation Category | % Supply | Token Amount | Vesting & Lock Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Presale | 40% | 40,000,000 | 50% unlocked at TGE, remaining 50% linear over 60 days |
| DEX Liquidity Pool | 25% | 25,000,000 | Allocated for post-presale DEX listing (POL/USDT). 100% liquidity to be locked at pool creation. |
| Relay Runners & Network | 15% | 15,000,000 | Distributed via proof-of-relay incentives |
| Community Airdrop & Quests | 10% | 10,000,000 | Unlocked via task verification & community milestones |
| Project Development & Core | 10% | 10,000,000 | 6-month initial cliff, followed by 18-month linear vesting |
| TOTAL FIXED SUPPLY | 100% | 100,000,000 | Non-mintable ERC-20 |
Fee Structure & Deflationary Mechanics
Direct P2P transfers: 0% protocol fee (standard Polygon gas applies). In-chat Escrow transactions: Baseline In-Chat Escrow Fee: ~1.0% (50% of collected in-chat escrow settlement fees routed to dead address (burn), 50% to protocol treasury). Multi-chain escrow smart contracts supporting POL, USDT, and USDC with timeout/refund paths scheduled for deployment in Phase 3 (Q1–Q2 2027) [Phase 3 Expansion].
Frequently Asked Questions
How does ZChat handle message transport and zero-log confidentiality?
Zero Central Database Storage — Ephemeral P2P sessions with telemetry-stripped signaling architecture. Messages and media travel directly peer-to-peer and are never retained on disk or centralized databases. Ephemeral signaling coordinates initial handshakes only and never holds decryption keys.
What are the realistic trust boundaries and threat model limits?
In strict alignment with cryptographic integrity, ZChat explicitly acknowledges realistic operational trust limits: ISP packet timing observation, recipient screenshots, public-chain records, and link possession access rules. Intermediaries cannot decrypt, read, or retain message payloads; however, local endpoint compromise and recipient actions reside outside protocol boundaries.
What is the role of the Polygon network and $ZCHAT token?
$ZCHAT is a fixed-supply utility token (100,000,000 cap, address 0x9D9fefb494EA7cc2a3FE18D8CEF3dD198c172bEE) on Polygon PoS. Token utilities are strictly restricted to: Escrow fee discounts, Relay node rewards, Token-gated room admission, and Governance signaling.
Do I need to create an account, verify an email, or download an app?
Instant browser access (Zero downloads required); optional mobile PWA install available. No account creation, zero email addresses, and zero phone numbers required. Every session is initialized with temporary private keys.
What happens when I trigger Panic Wipe?
Pressing the Escape key three times rapidly triggers an instant emergency wipe across browser memory, closes all active connections, and immediately redirects your browser to an unlogged destination.
How do I claim the 10,000,000 $ZCHAT Zealy airdrop?
Visit the official Zealy quest portal, complete community quests, test encrypted rooms, and earn your share of the 10% community airdrop allocation.
Founder & Sovereign Mission
Sameer Sahu — Founder
“I believe private conversations should stay strictly between the people having them—without anyone watching, listening, or saving your history. Building ZChat to give people back full control over their own personal space online.”
Privacy Policy
ZChat is engineered for zero-trace operation. All active messages, audio/video data packets, encryption keys, and room tokens exist strictly in temporary, volatile browser RAM. Nothing is ever written to persistent hard disks, cookies, local database tables, or server archives. Data flows directly between participants via encrypted WebRTC DataChannels with ephemeral signaling.
Terms of Service
ZChat Protocol is open-source software built for sovereign individuals under Unlicense terms. All smart contract interactions and escrow settlements execute directly on Polygon PoS through user-signed EVM transactions. The protocol maintains zero custody of digital assets.
About ZChat Protocol
Founded by Sameer Sahu, ZChat gives individuals back full control over their personal space online. Powered by $ZCHAT (Polygon PoS contract: 0x9D9fefb494EA7cc2a3FE18D8CEF3dD198c172bEE) with a fixed supply of 100,000,000 tokens. Official channels: @zchatlive on X, Telegram, Instagram, and Threads.