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Messaging vs Decentralized Messaging vs Simplex
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Comparison Summary
Messaging, Decentralized Messaging and Simplex each address unique challenges in the web3 ecosystem, offering complementary strengths for builders. dm3 is a decentralized, open, and secure web3 messaging protocol leveraging ENS and IPFS with end-to-end encryption. A decentralized messaging protocol designed to enable secure, censorship-resistant communication on Web3. A fully private chat platform designed to protect user connection graphs and ensure privacy by design. Together, these tools serve different but overlapping user needs, making them valuable components in a modern web3 development stack.
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| Core Capabilities | Modular Package Architecture, Delivery Service and Message Proxy Support, Integration with ENS and IPFS | Peer-to-peer messaging, SDK and API support, Encrypted message storage | Metadata protection, Decentralized or peer-to-peer architecture |
| Chain Support |     +38 |     +5 | — |
| Best For | Infrastructure Developers, Identity/Social Developers | — | Identity/Social Developers |
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| Free Tier | Open Source | Open Source | — |
| Paid Features | — | — | — |
| Custom Plans | — | — | — |