Messaging
Jack Dorsey Unveils Bitchat: Offline, Encrypted Messaging Inspired by Bitcoin
Much like Bitcoin eliminates reliance on centralized intermediaries in finance, Bitchat would removes central authorities from digital communication.

Yoz Labs Raises $3.5M to Build Web3 Notification System
Led by early-stage venture firm Electric Capital, the funding round included several well-known Web3 investors and angels.

Unstoppable Domains to Roll Out Web3 Messaging Service on Polygon
The domain provider will allow users to send encrypted messages to one another, helping Web3 projects foster community.

Telegram CEO Durov Plans to Build Crypto Wallets, Decentralized Exchange
The messaging app is pushing ahead with its buildout of crypto infrastructure.

Communications Startup Dialect Issues Tech Specs for ‘Smarter Messaging’ in Crypto
"If we look at how standards get adopted, its a chaotic mix of right time right place," said CEO Chris Osborn.

Nansen Seeks to Reshape Crypto Messaging With Blockchain-Compatible App
Nansen’s app will initially be available for subscribers and certain NFT holders.

Crypto Added to Telegram by TON Stewards, Opening Path to Payments
Users can use a bot to buy bitcoin and toncoin within the app, and can send the latter to other users.

Avalanche Users Can Now Buy Polygon or BSC Assets in a Single Transaction
Cross-chain messaging protocol Router Protocol has added support for Avalanche’s C-Chain, allowing users to conduct transactions across various networks.

MobileCoin Raises $66M to Build Out Privacy-Focused Payments Tech
The round, joined by Alameda Research, Coinbase Ventures and others, looks to put MobileCoin in more messaging apps.

Encrypted Messaging App Signal Now Accepts Crypto Donations
The nonprofit behind the popular messaging app is accepting donations in 12 cryptocurrencies through The Giving Block.

