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Status vs Mixin Messenger: catalog facts
Status	Mixin Messenger
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free to download, with no extra trading service fees according to the developer.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Decentralised messaging with self-custodial keys Built-in crypto wallet and web3 browser	Self-custodial wallet across many blockchains Messaging uses the Signal Protocol for end-to-end encryption
Crypto wallet and token features add complexity for people who only want chat Communities depend on members running the desktop app	Built mainly around cryptocurrency, which many users will not need Includes futures trading features that carry financial risk
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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