A P2P messenger with dual network modes (Fast and Tor)
Hello HN, I have been working on a desktop P2P messenger called Kiyeovo for the last ~8 months, and I just published its beta version. Quick backstory: It started out as a CLI application for my Graduate Thesis, where I tried to make the most secure and private messenger application possible. Then, I transformed it into a desktop application, gave it "clearnet" support and added a bunch of features. Short summary: The app runs in 2 completely isolated modes: - fast mode: relay/DCUtR -> lower latency, calls support - anonymous mode: Tor message routing -> slower, anonymous These modes…
A P2P messenger with dual network modes (Fast and Tor) launched on April 2, 2026 with 39 votes, #909 of 21,248 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Kiyeovo is a desktop peer-to-peer messenger that operates in two distinct modes: a fast mode with relay support for lower latency and calling, and an anonymous mode using Tor for privacy-focused communication. The application routes messages directly between users when both are online, with fallback storage on a distributed hash table for offline scenarios. Built from a graduate thesis project focused on security and privacy, it targets users seeking alternatives to centralized messaging platforms. The application is now available in beta.
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From the sources
Kiyeovo is a decentralized peer-to-peer messenger. Realtime direct messages are end-to-end encrypted Messages can fall back to offline delivery when the other side is not online Fast mode is for normal day-to-day use: lower latency, and 1:1 audio/video calling Tor mode provides better anonymity, but is slower and less convenient Group chats, encrypted file transfer, and trusted profile import/export No central account or message server; you can use the default bootstrap/relay setup or self-host
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In the maker’s words, at launch
Hello HN, I have been working on a desktop P2P messenger called Kiyeovo for the last ~8 months, and I just published its beta version. Quick backstory: It started out as a CLI application for my Graduate Thesis, where I tried to make the most secure and private messenger application possible. Then, I transformed it…
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