RetroShare

What is RetroShare?

RetroShare is an open-source, cross-platform, private, and secure decentralized communication system that enables users to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more. It utilizes OpenPGP for peer authentication and OpenSSL to encrypt all communications. RetroShare offers a range of features that cater to various communication and collaboration needs

Highlights

• Secure Chat: Allows users to securely chat with friends, express emotions using a rich smiley set, and engage in distant chat with friends-of-friends
• Voice and Video Calling: Provides a VoIP plugin for free and secure voice and video calls, enabling face-to-face conversations
• Encrypted Messaging: Enables users to send encrypted messages to other members of the network, with the ability to store messages on friends' nodes for offline delivery
• Decentralized File Sharing: Allows users to share files with friends or the entire network, using a search function to find files. Retroshare employs swarming technology similar to BitTorrent to accelerate downloads, and offers anonymous tunnels to protect user privacy.