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Status
Zug, Switzerland
What it is
Status combines a cryptocurrency wallet, messenger, and browser in one application. The wallet supports sending, swapping, and bridging crypto, with a token list that updates from decentralized exchanges across multiple chains. Messaging is decentralized and provides metadata privacy with end-to-end encryption by default. Status says users do not need a phone number, email, bank card, or social media account. Token-gated communities are supported, and the desktop app can create and administer them. Running Status Desktop contributes to decentralizing the Waku peer-to-peer messaging network. The Status Wallet Connector browser extension connects the app to decentralized applications while keeping keys inside Status. Keycard is a secure contactless hardware wallet that can be used with Status. The project is open source, so anyone can build, contribute to, or fork its code. Status is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and as an extension. The free plan costs nothing, with no ads, paid tier, or imposed limits. Status Research & Development GmbH is the maker.
For and against
For
- Combines wallet, messenger, and browser
- End-to-end encryption is enabled by default
- No phone or email required
- Supports token-gated communities
- Available across major desktop and mobile platforms
Against
- Maximum group size is 20 members
- Crypto functions require managing digital assets
- Desktop network contribution requires running Status Desktop
- No paid tier or imposed limits are listed
The verdict
Status brings crypto transactions, decentralized communication, and dapp access into one open-source project. Its broad platform support and account-free identity requirements distinguish its approach, while communities and desktop participation add network functions.
Who it suits
It suits people seeking crypto tools and private messaging without phone or email registration. Users interested in token-gated communities or contributing to an open-source network may also find it relevant.
Plans and prices
Status
No ads · No paid tier · No imposed limits
Read 7 Oct 2026 · status.app
On the record
- Chains
- Status offers a live-updating token list synced from DEXes across multiple chains.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Communities
- Status supports token-gated communities, and its desktop app can create and administer communities.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Dapp connection
- The Status Wallet Connector browser extension connects Status to dapps while keeping keys inside Status.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Desktop network role
- Running Status Desktop contributes to keeping the Waku peer-to-peer messaging network decentralised.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Keycard
- Keycard is described as a secure contactless hardware wallet that can be used with Status.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site identifies the maker as Status Research & Development GmbH.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Messaging
- The messenger offers decentralised messaging with metadata privacy and end-to-end encryption.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Status says its community project is open source and anyone can build, contribute to or fork its code.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Status combines a wallet, messenger and browser in one app.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Pseudonymous use
- Status says users do not need a phone number, email, bank card or social media account to use it.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security reporting
- Status directs users to report security incidents by email and vulnerabilities through its HackenProof bounty programme.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Wallet
- The wallet supports sending, swapping and bridging crypto.status.app · read 7 Oct 2026