Towns Protocol
Group chat app and open protocol on Base with paid memberships, tips and encrypted messages.
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Towns key facts
| Category | Web3 messaging |
|---|---|
| Chains | Base, plus its own Towns Chain |
| Platforms | Web, iOS |
| Token | TOWNS |
| Chains | Base (smart contracts), plus Towns Chain |
| Open source | Yes, public repositories on GitHub |
| US availability | Yes, listed in the US App Store |
What is Towns?
Towns is a group chat app and open-source protocol for decentralized messaging. Communities, called Spaces, can charge onchain memberships and take tips, with smart contracts deployed on Base. Node operators stake the TOWNS token, and fees flow into automatic buy and burn. The site footer names River Eridanus Association, Switzerland.
Towns pros and cons
- Onchain paid memberships for group chats
- End-to-end encrypted messages
- Protocol code public on GitHub
- Staking yield on the token page is marked as variable
- Featured groups center on trading and money topics
- Fees route to TOWNS buy and burn, so costs track that token
Towns FAQ
What is Towns?
Towns is a group chat app and open-source protocol for decentralized messaging. Communities, called Spaces, can charge onchain memberships and take tips, with smart contracts deployed on Base. Node operators stake the TOWNS token, and fees flow into automatic buy and burn. The site footer names River Eridanus Association, Switzerland.
Which chains does Towns support?
Base, plus its own Towns Chain.
Is Towns available in the US?
Yes, listed in the US App Store, according to Towns’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Towns: official site, Towns: Token, Towns Protocol: GitHub organization. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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