CollaChat vs Trim Chat

CollaChat is an open source private and decentralized messaging app owned by no one and everyone. It is aimed to leverage blockchain technology to put users back in control of their digital communication, while preserve user experiences that they know and love. Distinguished from the traditional messaging apps, CollaChat has three most important features which revolutionize the communication infrastructure: - Decentralized Colla Network is an unstoppable Web3 decentralized peer-to-peer communication and storage network, Colla DApp (e.g. CollaChat) connects to it via Colla Node. There is no centralized storage and control of user data, users can specify which Node(s) or even easily setup own Node(s) to connect to. - End-to-End Encrypted All messages are end-to-end encrypted, only author and intended recipients can see the content. - Open Source Both Colla Network client side (i.e. Colla DApp, e.g. CollaChat) and server side (i.e. Colla Node) are free and open source for anyone to download, install, run and build own deployment. CollaChat supports Web/Mobile/Desktop and Multi-device. It has most popular messaging and social functions: - Chat (supports text, emoji, voice, photo, video, file, card, supports group chat, supports offline messaging) - Voice/Video Call (supports group call) - Collection & Note - Channel Moreover, it provides some useful privacy protection functions: - Message Self-destruction - Message Recall - Contact/Chat Lock

Trim Chat, the minimalist messaging app, is designed for short-lived exchanges, without the use of personal contact details like phone number, social media account, or contact list. As messages reach an age threshold, they are automatically deleted. If an inactive chat drops to zero messages, it too is deleted. Always trim, your list of chats contains only those most active and relevant. FEATURES Private - no phone number, social media account, contact list, advertising, or tracking Simple - connect with QR code or expiring link Secure - end-to-end encryption Trim - automatic removal of inactive conversations GET STARTED IN 3 STEPS 1. Enter your name. 2. Create a trim-chat with just a title. 3. Invite others to your trim-chat via QR code or expiring link. USE CASES New (untrusted or temporary) contacts - connect without exposing your contact details by scanning a QR code 3rd party coordination - connect your contacts with each other without exposing their contact details by sharing an expiring link Short-lived topics with your existing contacts - create lightweight, topical trim-chats by sharing an expiring link THEMES Choose from a variety of color themes!