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EPHEMERE is a privacy-focused, self-hosted Matrix messaging service designed for ephemeral communication, automatic redaction, and SHORT data retention.

about.

Hardened communications for those who require absolute anonymity. Our Matrix Tor server eliminates every point of failure: no phone numbers, no emails, no metadata, and no persistent storage. Just secure, private, and truly anonymous messaging.



You deserve a chat platform that doesn’t collect you. Choose your Matrix client - FluffyChat, Element, or any other compatible app, connect to our server, and start conversations that will redact automatically. Unlike standard Matrix setups, ours is built to support this functionality by default along with hardened extras.


All messages and data are end-to-end encrypted in line with the Matrix protocol. Only you and the recipient can read them. 


Matrix Protocols:

Olm ( 1-to-1) and Megolm (groups)

1-to-1 Security parity with Signal.


Groups:

Optimised for huge scale and high-performance in large rooms.


Forward Secrecy:

Full forward secrecy for 1-to-1; optimised in groups to support multi-device history sync.





Ephemeral by design.
Hardened by default.


Features.

What sets our server apart from a typical Matrix server?
Non-Federated Private federation configuration keeps you within our walls only—no leaks into the wider Matrix structure. Hosted on dedicated Full LUKS encrypted physical hardware.
No Phone or Email We do not require any personal information. Unlike most servers, we don't need an email for registration or password resets.
12h Auto Redaction Automatic redaction for all messages and media, including emojis and stickers—a feature virtually unheard of in the Matrix ecosystem.
1 Day Retention All data older than 1 day is purged. Even with E2E encryption, we take the extra step to ensure data is kept to an absolute minimum.
TOR Access Access via Tor and clear web, all routed over encrypted tunnels for the highest standard of anonymity.
Minimal Logs Only short-lived, rotated logs are kept for operational integrity. We do NOT log user data.
No IP Logging Your IP address is never logged, regardless of whether you connect via the clearnet or Tor.
LUKS Encrypted Full-disk LUKS encryption provides layered protection. Even though messages are E2EE, we encrypt the entire physical storage layer.
Weekly Cleanups Forced weekly logouts clear device caches and sessions. We handle the security maintenance so you don't have to.
Registration Tokens Single-use registration tokens are valid for 24 hours, helping keep the system closed and protected against abuse.
No Message Recovery Designed for the most ephemeral chat experience possible. No data should remain; we save nothing.
Weekly Security Tips Weekly tips and tricks delivered to help you further secure your own local device and more.

SEE THE DIFFERENCE.

Our Matrix Server Typical Matrix Server Signal
Non-Federated —
Direct Tor Access
Automatic 12hr Redaction Optional
1 Day Retention
Weekly Logouts
Customer Support
No Phone or Email
IP Logging
Message Recovery
Metadata Stored
Ephemeral

server data.

UTC Time
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Redaction: 30m interval, 12h TTL.
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Progress
REDACTION IN PROGRESS...
Retention: 60m interval, 24h TTL.
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RETENTION IN PROGRESS...
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why this architecture.

Standard Matrix homeservers are designed to store and retain data; ours is built to avoid creating that data in the first place. Instead of depending on policies, review processes, or promises about how information will be handled later, privacy is baked into the system architecture from the start. That means the service is engineered so there is as little information as possible to capture, process, or accidentally log.


In practical terms, there’s nothing to “clean up” after the fact because the sensitive data never exists in a usable form on the server. No message content is collected, no meaningful metadata is retained, and no recovery keys are stored.


If data is ever requested, there is nothing of value to provide — not because it was hidden away, but because it was never kept in the first place.

CONTACT.


Email communication is unencrypted and not secure for sharing personal or sensitive information.
Do not send personal details through email, and consider using an email alias and nickname instead of your full name for additional privacy protection.

Please reach out via - SimpleX Messenger or provide another secure communication channel via email.

Ephemere Chat

Built for ephemeral, privacy-focused communication.

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