Cairn

Questions and answers

• No ads
  Cairn does not show any advertisements to users.
• Demo available
  You can try a demo version to see how Cairn works, but some data may be reset.
• Planned videos
  Videos can be served securely using existing content delivery networks (CDNs).
• Private groups
  Group messages are only for members and are encrypted with a shared key.
• Direct messages
  Private messages between two people are encrypted with a special method and change daily.
• Built-in privacy
  Privacy is part of how data is formatted, not just a policy you agree to.
• Files and images
  Files and images are encrypted and only accessible to who has the key inside the message.
• All data is signed
  Posts, replies, follows, and profiles are signed so no one can forge or change them without permission.
• Backup is your account
  Your backup file acts as your account and can be used on any device.
• Create keys in browser
  Your account keys are generated quickly in your browser with no email or password needed.
• Public content reading
  Anyone can read public posts, reactions, and follows without seeing your IP address.
• Public posts are signed
  Anything you post publicly is signed so others can check it was really yours.
• No passwords or registry
  You don’t need to create a password or register anything to use Cairn.
• No sign-up or phone needed
  You can use Cairn without creating an account or giving your phone number.
• Relays are interchangeable
  If one relay goes down, your app quickly switches to another one without losing data.
• Content is stored on relays
  Data is stored on relays, which share and back up each other, making the network reliable.
• Private messages are encrypted
  Private messages are encrypted before leaving your browser, so only you and the recipient can read them.
• No one can silently change posts
  Posts that are public cannot be secretly edited or changed after posting.