Big Picture

Hushcode is (going to be) a URL and QR-code that you can use to start new - private - relationships with other people.

Example

https://hushcode.dev/#/hush/mEsNJWrHJD2vivS2Tl_WqaalTv0

You will be able to print this code or show it to another person on your device. And once you received their code you will be connected and can send each other private messages. With or without a server involved.

It is (going to be) a way to ...

• store addresses ... its an address book
• exchange public keys with each other.
• privately exchange your user address information with each other.
• update each other if any personal information has changed.
• use it for 2 factor authentication.
• integrate it with other services.
• do it all in a decentralized and private manner.

Connect

As mentioned before Martin Heidegger is working on this alone at the moment. If you find this interesting, talk to Martin!

Questions

What state is it in?

This project is unfortunately not ready yet. Stay tuned or help out!

Is this another chat software?

No. It is purposefully just an address book. It is possible to build chat software on top of hushcodes though!

Does this have anything to do with crypto currency?

No. (well: not really) It is purposefully just an address book. It is going to be possible to register a wallet address though and build a crypto wallet on top of hushcodes though!

Will the server know who I am?

Not always. The identity keys are purposefully as anonymous as possible. A server may want to know who you are on sign-up where you will need to share your identity

Who pays for the servers?

Servers can decide themselves if and how they want to accept users. It may be tied to other (paid) service offerings (Web Services).

What if I want to change servers?

Part of the specification is going to have a a concept called "revocation". With this a user can revoke a hushcode but also, optionally, supply a new hushcode that can act in it's stead at any other hushcode server.

Can this be used to login/authenticate someone?

Yes. Once a communication is established, this can be used as a means of authentication. Think: MFA/2FA but also as replacement to user/password.

Is there a Desktop App?

Not yet. I am looking for funding & like-minded folks. Talk to me!

Is there a mobile App?

Not yet. I am looking for funding & like-minded folks. Talk to me!

Is this decentralized?

Yes. Very much so.

Can this replace my traditional Address book?

Yes, theoretically.

What if I loose my device/secret key?

You can combine different devices/secret keys into one Identity! If you loose access/possession of one device

Can there be a hushcode server with user/password logins?

Yes, that is possible. Though be aware that this means at the moment to

Does hushcode have a government body?

No. Not yet. I am looking for people who think this is a good idea and want to help me make sure this is going places!