Private one-to-one messaging without sharing your phone number.

Talk with someone you choose. Velixnet brings end-to-end encrypted chats and photo sharing to Android, with a Velix ID as your contact name.

Request a testing invitation Read technical notes

Currently being tested with a small group. You can request an invitation to the upcoming Google Play test; there is no fixed public release date.

How it works.

Once you and your contact have the app, getting started is straightforward.

Create your Velix IDChoose the name your contacts will use to find you.
Verify your contact with QRCompare identity information directly with the person you intend to message.
Start a conversationWrite your first message or share a photo with your contact.

A look inside the app

Explore screens from the current app. Tap a screenshot to open the full-size image in a new tab. Swipe or scroll sideways to see more.

Velixnet conversation with blue and yellow message bubbles — **1-to-1 messaging**Keep your conversation in view, with your contact’s Velix ID and connection status above the messages.

A photo shared alongside messages in a Velixnet conversation — **Share a photo**Share photos alongside your messages, with the camera button within easy reach during the conversation.

Privacy shield dimming and blurring the conversation — **Privacy shield**Obscure much of your conversation with the privacy shield, making messages less visible to nearby eyes.

My identity QR screen with a Velix ID and identity fingerprint — **Check identities**Show your identity QR and scan your contact’s code to compare your identity information with each other.

Settings for text size, theme, chat colours and message bubble appearance — **Make it comfortable**Choose text sizes, light or dark themes, and chat colours to make your conversations comfortable to read.

Why VXN?

A few deliberate choices shape how Velixnet works.

Velix ID

Your unique account name gives people a way to reach you while keeping your personal contact details separate.

Built on established cryptography

Modern encryption libraries protect message content. The technical notes explain how they are used and what still needs verification.

Check who you connect with

When you meet in person, scan a QR code to check that you are connecting with the intended person's device.

Room to focus

No public feeds, follower counts or recommendation algorithms. Open the app to talk with someone you know.

It started with curiosity.

Why I built Velixnet / VXN.

I publish as Krughan Henderson. A Daniel Hirsch youtube video about a Caesar cipher sparked the experiment that grew into VXN. That was a learning exercise. The app now uses established encryption libraries.

My friends and I have shaped the app through everyday use. Wider testing is the next step, with an independent security review still to come.

From your device to theirs.

End-to-end encryption keeps readable message content on the devices at either end. Here is what happens along the way.

The delivery service handles the encrypted message. It still needs some information about the connection and delivery, such as who is communicating and when. This is called metadata; encryption does not make that information disappear.

EncryptYour app locks the message before it leaves your device.
SendThe service delivers protected message data, not readable text.
DecryptThe recipient's app opens the message on their device.
MetadataThe service still needs some delivery information, such as account, timing, and connection details.

Privacy has limits. We explain them clearly.

Before joining the test, consider these practical limits. An independent security review has not yet been completed.

Message content is encrypted; connection and delivery metadata still exists
Your device and the person you message remain part of the security picture
The privacy shield obscures the screen; it does not replace a device lock
Testing may involve interruptions, changes or resets
Use the current test for ordinary conversations, not emergencies or high-risk situations

Look closer at the technology.

The technical notes explain the message flow, the information the service can see, and what still needs verification.

Read technical notes Network guide

Reserve your Velix ID.

Your account and sign-in details are saved for testing and public release. No email is needed to reserve an ID; a testing invitation uses a separate contact email.

Reserve your Velix ID

Learn about optional recovery before you start.

Before you try it.

The next testing round will help improve the app before a wider release. Here is what to expect.

An Android phone

The upcoming test is for Android through Google Play. Your saved Velix ID carries through testing and public release. App access requires a separate invitation.

Someone to talk with

You and your contact both need access to VXN. If you would like to test together, you can each request an invitation.

Feedback from real use

Tell me what feels clear, what is confusing and what fails. Everyday experience helps guide the next improvements.

Request a testing invitation.

Interested in trying VXN on Android? Leave your name and email below. I’m preparing the next Google Play testing round over the coming weeks. When places are ready, I’ll email invited testers the app link and instructions for joining the testing Google Group.

There is no fixed invitation or public release date. This is a request to take part, not an immediate download or a guaranteed place. You can also use the optional note to ask a question.

I’ll review your request and use your email to reply or arrange your testing invitation. For general questions, email vxn@velixnet.com. Please leave out passwords, private keys and private conversations. Read how contact data is handled.