Session messenger
Private messenger with no phone number, onion-routed messages and a node network paid in the SESH token.
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Session key facts
| Category | Web3 messaging |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Token | SESH |
| Open source | Yes, public repositories on GitHub |
| Company | Session Technology Foundation (Switzerland) |
| US availability | Yes, listed in the US App Store |
What is Session?
Session is an end-to-end encrypted messenger that needs no phone number or email and sends messages over onion-routed paths through community-run nodes. Nodes stake the SESH token and earn rewards. It is stewarded by the Session Technology Foundation, a Swiss foundation, and its code is open source.
Session pros and cons
- No phone number or email required
- Messages routed through onion paths across community nodes
- Apps for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux
- Perfect forward secrecy is missing until Session Protocol V2, per its FAQ
- Home page carries a funding appeal for continued development
- Some features sit behind paid Session Pro
Session FAQ
What is Session?
Session is an end-to-end encrypted messenger that needs no phone number or email and sends messages over onion-routed paths through community-run nodes. Nodes stake the SESH token and earn rewards. It is stewarded by the Session Technology Foundation, a Swiss foundation, and its code is open source.
Is Session available in the US?
Yes, listed in the US App Store, according to Session’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Session: official site, Session Token: Home page, Session Foundation: GitHub organization. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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