White Noise2026-07-04 06:30:14White Noise: Anonymous Nostr DMs and Encrypted Group ChatWhite Noise, a new privacy-centric messaging app, launched its alpha v0.1.0 in public beta. Built on Nostr’s Bitcoin-native, decentralized identity system and the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, it aims to hide sensitive metadata while enabling end-to-end encrypted group chats and direct messages.450
White Noise2026-07-03 01:00:14White Noise Alpha: Anonymous Nostr DMs and Encrypted Group Chat on Bitcoin-Native IdentityWhite Noise, a new privacy-centric messaging app, launched its alpha v0.1.0 in public beta. Built on Nostr's decentralized identity system using Bitcoin keys and the IETF's Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, it introduces an anonymization protocol that hides sensitive metadata. Paired with end-to-end encrypted group chats and direct messages, it promises to turn Nostr from an early-adopter technology into a viable alternative to WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram. Founder Max Hillebrand (former Wasabi Wallet contributor) aims to solve Nostr's lack of private group chats and anonymous DMs. The open-source alpha invites audits from the privacy and Bitcoin community.460
White Noise2026-07-03 00:45:14White Noise Alpha Launch: Anonymous DMs and Encrypted Group Chats on Nostr Enhance PrivacyA new privacy-centric messaging app called White Noise has launched its alpha v0.1.0 public beta. Built on Nostr's decentralized identity system and the MLS encryption protocol, it promises end-to-end encrypted group chats and direct messages while anonymizing metadata. Founder Max Hillebrand (ex-Wasabi Wallet) aims to solve Nostr's privacy gaps, enabling the protocol to compete with centralized apps like Signal and WhatsApp. Open-source alpha invites community audits. Available at whitenoise.chat.420
