SecureBit Chat v0.1.0 - Initial Beta Release 🎉
Release Date: December 28, 2025
Status: Public Beta
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
🚀 Welcome to SecureBit Chat Desktop!
This is the first public beta release of SecureBit Chat desktop applications. Built on our battle-tested open-source cryptographic core, these native desktop apps bring secure, peer-to-peer messaging to Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What's New in v0.1.0
Core Security Features
- End-to-End Encryption - All messages encrypted with industry-standard algorithms
- Zero-Knowledge Architecture - No servers, no data collection
- P2P Direct Connections - WebRTC-based peer-to-peer communication
- SAS Verification - Visual security indicators for identity verification
- Perfect Forward Secrecy - Keys rotated to prevent past message decryption
- ECDH Key Exchange - Secure key agreement protocol
- DTLS Security Layer - Transport layer security for WebRTC
Messaging Features
- Real-time Text Messaging - Instant message delivery
- File Sharing - Send files up to 100MB (encrypted)
- Message History - Local encrypted message storage
- Online/Offline Status - See when contacts are available
- Typing Indicators - Know when someone is typing
- Read Receipts - Message delivery confirmation
- Emoji Support - Full Unicode emoji support
What We Don't Collect
- No personal information
- No phone numbers or emails
- No contact lists on servers
- No message content or metadata
- No telemetry or analytics
- No usage statistics
- No IP addresses logged
Technical Details
System Requirements
Windows:
- Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 200 MB disk space
macOS:
- macOS 11 Big Sur or later
- Intel or Apple Silicon
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 200 MB disk space
Linux:
- Ubuntu 20.04+ / Debian 11+ / Fedora 35+
- GLIBC 2.31+
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 200 MB disk space
General Bugs
GitHub: https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop/issues
Include:
- OS version
- App version (v0.1.0)
- Steps to reproduce
- Log files (Help → Export Logs)
Feature Requests
💡 Discussions: https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop/discussions
🗓️ What's Next?
Roadmap
- Q1 2026: Store submissions (Windows Store, Mac App Store, Snap Store)
- Q2 2026: Mobile apps (iOS/Android)
- Q3 2026: Quantum-resistant cryptography
See full roadmap: https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop#-roadmap
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to:
- Our security researchers and auditors
- The Tauri team for the excellent framework
- The Rust community
- All beta testers and contributors
📄 Verification
📜 License
- Desktop Apps: Proprietary (Free for personal & commercial use)
- Core Library: Apache License 2.0
- Web Version: MIT License
See LICENSE file for details.
Thank You!
Thank you for trying SecureBit Chat v0.1.0!
This is just the beginning. Your feedback will help shape the future of secure communication.
**Stay secure, stay private! **
Built with 🔒 by the SecureBit Team
December 28, 2025