Observed arrival · 2026-10-12

Shum: one message, two routes

getshum.tech Visit website

Editorial interest 77/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

Shum is a decentralized messenger that says it works without a phone number, using Bluetooth for nearby messages and Nostr relays for internet delivery.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-12 issue.

For: People seeking nearby, phone-number-free messaging
Worth noticing: Desktop previews are listed at version 0.1.2; Android and the Linux CLI are marked as in development.

Field notes

The site describes profiles as using a key kept on the user's device, with contacts found through a QR code, link, or meeting nearby. Desktop previews are listed at version 0.1.2; the browser preview is limited to internet delivery, while Android and the Linux CLI are marked in development. A separate security-model page is linked from the homepage.

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◎NicheUnusually specific use

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