@ratspeakorg

Ratspeak is a decentralized encrypted mesh network built on the Reticulum protocol, enabling private peer-to-peer communication without accounts or servers.

The project launched in March 2026 with working apps for desktop, mobile, and MCU devices, using cryptographic identities instead of traditional sign-ups.

Version 1.0.19 recently added YubiKey support and BIP39 seed phrases, with active development of physical node hardware for community distribution.

Green flags: Working mainnet product with cross-platform apps (desktop, mobile, hardware devices) and regular updates · Very early stage: <1.3k followers, 3-month-old account, small community footprint · Fully open source on GitHub with transparent technical foundation (Reticulum protocol) · Real technical differentiation: true mesh networking, transport-agnostic (WiFi/LoRa/5G/BLE), no servers · Building physical node infrastructure for community (node factory, Manhattan/Brooklyn coverage mentioned)

Red flags: Anonymous founder (@defidude) for infrastructure project raises trust questions · No visible team beyond single founder, limited organizational transparency · No token mentioned despite being crypto-adjacent (could be intentional design choice)