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Anonymous peer-to-peer instant messaging
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# Ricochet Refresh



## R2: Ricochet Refresh

Ricochet Refresh is the new updated version of Ricochet, supported by Blueprint for Free Speech. We are a non-government, not-for-profit organisation working to safeguard the freedom of expression for whistleblowers, activists, and everybody else, worldwide. To find out more, check out our profile, or head to [blueprintforfreespeech.net](https://blueprintforfreespeech.net). Blueprint was the original sponsor of Ricochet, written by developer J. Brooks.



Ricochet Refresh is currently available for OS X (10.12 or later), Linux, and Windows. Visit the [releases page](https://github.com/blueprint-freespeech/ricochet-refresh/releases) for the latest version and changelog.



### What is Ricochet Refresh?

Ricochet Refresh is an instant messenger where no one knows your identity, who you're talking to, or what you're talking about.

  * You can talk to whoever you want, without them knowing your identity (or IP address)

  * No one can know who you're talking to, or when you're talking to them* (no metadata)

  * You talk *directly* to your contact - there's no middleman server that could be compromised, putting you at risk.

  * It's cross-platform, easy to install, and easy to use!

  * It's open source, and open to contribution!



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![Screenshot](ricochetscreen.png) 



### How does it work?

Ricochet Refresh uses the [Tor network](https://www.torproject.org/docs/hidden-services.html.en) to establish a peer-to-peer connection between you and your contact. Ricochet Refresh creates a service on the Tor network which contacts can connect to. Tor's rendezvous system makes it extremely difficult for anyone to learn the identity of a Tor user, including you.



Ricochet Refresh is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, The Tor Project.



For more information about Tor, you can [read about Tor](https://www.torproject.org/about/overview.html.en)

For more information about Ricochet Refresh, you can:

  * [Learn about its design](https://github.com/blueprint-freespeech/ricochet-refresh/blob/main/doc/design.md)

  * [Learn about the protocol](https://github.com/blueprint-freespeech/ricochet-refresh/blob/main/doc/protocol.md)



### Disclaimer

Security and anonymity are difficult, complicated, and deep topics. We strongly encourage you to evaluate your risks, threats, and exposure with any software. *Do not rely on Ricochet Refresh for your safety*. We believe Ricochet Refresh does a really good job at protecting your privacy and anonymity, however, we can not guarantee this protection. 



### Downloads

Ricochet Refresh is currently available for OS X (10.12 or later), Linux, and Windows. Visit the [releases page](https://github.com/blueprint-freespeech/ricochet-refresh/releases) or [AUR page](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/ricochet-refresh) for the latest version and changelog.



### Building from source

See [BUILDING](https://github.com/blueprint-freespeech/ricochet-refresh/blob/master/BUILDING.md) for Linux, OS X, and Windows build instructions.



### Other

Bugs can be reported on the [issue tracker](https://github.com/blueprint-freespeech/ricochet-refresh/issues).



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You should support [The Tor Project](https://www.torproject.org/donate/donate.html.en), [EFF](https://www.eff.org/), and [run a Tor relay](https://www.torproject.org/docs/tor-relay-debian.html.en).