Hey everyone! 👋 I'm Hugo, the founder of OSHI. I built OSHI around a simple question: what happens to our communication when the Internet or traditional networks aren't available? Most messaging apps depend on infrastructure we take for granted every day. But networks can become overloaded, unavailable, unreliable, or inaccessible — whether you're at a crowded event, travelling, outdoors, or facing a network outage. OSHI is a privacy-focused messenger exploring decentralized and mesh-based communication, designed to reduce dependence on traditional connectivity while keeping the experience simple and familiar. Our goal isn't to replace WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal overnight. We're interested in building an additional layer of communication for situations where traditional infrastructure isn't enough — while making it useful enough for everyday use. We're still early and actively building, so I'd genuinely love your feedback. 🙏 I'd especially love to hear your thoughts on: Would you use a messenger that can remain useful in limited-connectivity situations? Which use cases matter most to you: travel, festivals, outdoor activities, emergencies, privacy, or something else? What would make you switch from your current messenger, even temporarily? Happy to answer any questions about the product, the technology, or why I'm building OSHI. Thanks for checking it out! 🚀

OSHI Messenger

The French alternative to Bitchat and Telegram for messaging

The French alternative to Bitchat and Telegram for messaging