Session

Session is a cross-platform end-to-end encrypted instant messaging application, focused on confidentiality and anonymity for the user. It is developed by The Oxen Project under the non-profit Oxen Privacy Tech Foundation. It uses a blockchain-based decentralized network for transmission. Users can send one-to-one and group messages, which can include files, voice notes, images and videos. Session offers applications for multiple platforms, including macOS, Windows, and Linux, in addition to mobile clients available on both iOS and Android. Features Session does not require a telephone number or email address to create an account. It uses a randomly generated 66-digit alpha-numeric number for user creation/identification. Communication (messages, voice clips, photos, and files) between users is end-to-end encrypted using the Session protocol. The Loki blockchain network is used by Session for transmissions. There was an independent review by the third party Quarkslab in 2021 that verified these claims.