Wave

Privacy first messaging for your inner circle

A private place for your closest people.

Wave is made for the people you actually want to talk to. It is about meaningful conversations, not collecting connections. Message directly, share freely, and keep every conversation in your control.

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End to end encryptedDecentralizedZero trackingZero spamPowered by XMTP
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A private conversation in Wave

Messaging that feels familiar.
Privacy that goes further.

Wave feels like the messenger you already know, with privacy and control built in. Chat one to one or in groups, share what matters, and decide how people reach you.

Zero spam

Your inbox should feel like yours.

Wave keeps your inbox focused on people you choose to connect with. No noisy requests or unwanted clutter. Just conversations that matter.

Everything you expect.
With more control.

Everything you need to chat, share, and stay close, with privacy built into every conversation.

Private conversations

Send encrypted direct messages and create private group conversations without giving up control of your identity.

  • Direct messages
  • Private groups
Wave direct message conversation

Rich messaging

Share photos, voice messages, GIFs, stickers, links, replies, and reactions. Everything stays within one thoughtful conversation experience.

  • Photos
  • Voice messages
  • GIFs
  • Stickers
  • Links
  • Replies
  • Reactions
Wave chat showing messages and shared media

Disappearing messages

Choose when messages disappear and keep sensitive conversations temporary.

Easy ways to connect

Connect in person by scanning a QR code, or share your Wave link when you are apart. Starting a conversation stays simple either way.

  • QR scanning
  • Shareable links
Wave profile with QR code for contact sharing

Groups that feel manageable

Create a group, manage members and roles, and choose when you want notifications. Simple controls keep every conversation easy to manage.

Bring everyone in.
Keep the noise under control.

Privacy, built in

Private from the
first message.

Wave uses XMTP to provide end to end encrypted messaging. Your conversations are designed to remain between you and the people you choose.

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  1. End to end encrypted messaging
  2. User controlled messaging identity
  3. Notification privacy controls
  4. Conversation controls
  5. Disappearing message options
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Wave × Bluesky

Find your people.
Keep the conversation private.

Connect your Bluesky account to discover people in your network who have a linked Wave/XMTP inbox, then begin a private conversation without unnecessary app switching.

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How it works

Getting started
is simple.

  1. 01

    Connect with your people

    Show or scan a QR code when you are together, or share your Wave link when you are apart.

  2. 02

    Start talking

    Send messages, photos, voice notes, replies, reactions, and whatever keeps the conversation going.

Small details.
Better conversations.

Direct messages

A quiet place for the people who matter.

Replies, reactions, read receipts, media, and voice messages keep every conversation flowing.

Wave direct message screen

Inside Wave

  • Direct messages
  • Group conversations
  • Voice messages
  • Media gallery
  • Reactions and replies
  • Disappearing messages
  • Notification controls

“Everything a conversation needs. Nothing it doesn’t.”

Conversation controls

Mute. Archive. Block.
You decide.

The essentials

Questions,
answered.

Everything you need to know before starting a conversation.

What is Wave?

Wave is a privacy first messaging app powered by XMTP. It supports encrypted direct and group conversations, rich media, profiles, and conversation controls.

What is XMTP?

XMTP is a decentralized messaging protocol for end to end encrypted communication. It operates across an open network instead of relying on one company’s private messaging system.

Are Wave messages end to end encrypted?

Yes. Wave uses XMTP to provide end to end encrypted messaging for direct and group conversations.

Can I create group conversations?

Yes. You can create groups, manage members and roles, and control group notifications.

Can I connect my Bluesky account?

Yes. Connect Bluesky to discover people in your network who have a linked Wave/XMTP inbox and begin a private conversation.

What content can I send?

Wave supports text, images, GIFs, stickers, voice messages, and links, along with replies and reactions.

How do disappearing messages work?

You can choose when messages in a conversation disappear, making it easier to keep sensitive conversations temporary.

It starts with a message

Make your
conversations yours.

Start messaging privately with Wave.

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