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Status
Status combines private messaging with a Web3 wallet and browser, presenting communication and decentralized finance tools in one app.
About Status
Status combines messaging, a crypto wallet and browsing in one app. Messaging includes end-to-end encryption, metadata privacy, and use without a phone number or email. The wallet can send, swap and bridge tokens, show a multi-chain token list synced from DEXes and NFTs listed on external platforms, and buy crypto through external on-ramp partners.
Token-gated communities are included, but the site states they are powered exclusively by members running the desktop app. A portfolio tracker is offered as a Chrome extension in beta, and hardware wallet use is supported through Keycard.
Key features
- Send, swap and bridge crypto in built-in wallet
- Buy crypto via on-ramp partners with credit card or Apple Pay
- Collect and display NFTs listed on OpenSea and other platforms
- Chat without providing phone number, email or social account
- End-to-end encrypted messaging with metadata privacy
- Join token-gated communities
Best for: People who want decentralized messaging and self-custodied crypto tools in a single app.
Good for
- No phone number, email, or bank card required to use messaging.
- Self-custodial keys for wallets and messages.
- Downloads listed for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
Watch out for
- Communities are powered exclusively by members running the desktop app.
- Portfolio Wallet extension is labeled as Beta.
- Legacy mobile app users are directed to migrate to the current version.
Status at a glance
- Website
- status.app
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Encrypted Messaging
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Status FAQ
Do I need a phone number or email to use Status?
No. Status states no phone number, email, bank card or other social media is required.
Can I buy crypto inside Status?
Yes. Status says crypto can be bought via on-ramp partners with a credit card or Apple Pay.
How are Communities supported?
Communities are powered exclusively by members running the Status desktop app.
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