what's Status?
Status is an open-source, decentralized messaging platform and mobile browser designed for the Ethereum ecosystem. It enables secure, private communication through peer-to-peer messaging while integrating a crypto wallet for managing Ethereum-based assets and interacting with decentralized applications (dApps). Users can access Web3 services directly from their mobile devices without relying on centralized intermediaries, emphasizing censorship resistance and user sovereignty. The platform operates on Ethereum and supports ERC-20 tokens, including its native utility token SNT, which facilitates network operations such as messaging, transactions, and governance. Status leverages Ethereum's smart contracts for features like token swaps via integrated protocols and ENS domain resolution, fostering a seamless experience for DeFi, NFTs, and other blockchain interactions. It prioritizes privacy with end-to-end encryption and optional anonymity features, making it suitable for Web3 users seeking a unified app for communication and finance.
Status v2.37 update features privacy mode, Linea chain, Ethereum social graph, and mobile dApp support.
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Released v2.37 update with third-party services disabled mode, Linea chain support, Ethereum Follow Protocol (EFP) integration for on-chain social graph and ENS-based identity networks, SDS protocol for community message delivery, Keycard and dApp connection support on mobile, and smart QR scanner.
Raised $102M in 2017 for a messaging app.
Launched Spanish language support for its application.
Launches a gasless Layer 2 blockchain solution.
Pre-deposit vaults launch offering earning opportunities, powered by Aragon partnership.
Status Desktop v2.36 launches with built-in private browser, full emoji reactions, and improved on-device backups for chats and communities.
Funding rate arbitrage for $SNT offers 369.34% APR yield opportunity.
Leads developer activity among Ethereum-linked projects this month together with Chainlink and Ethereum, advancing from previous #2 ranking.
Ranks #2 in development activity among Ethereum-based projects, climbing from previous #6 position with upward trend according to Santiment data.
Status L2 (Layer 2 solution) presented alongside wallet and network products by team member 0xcyp.
Ranks #6 in development activity among Ethereum-based projects, climbing from previous #7 position with upward trend according to Santiment data.
Launched unified mobile app on iOS and Android on February 16, 2026.
Pre-deposit vaults are live through an infrastructure partnership as the project prepares for mainnet launch.
Ranks #7 in development activity among Ethereum-based projects, with ranking position declining since last month according to Santiment data.
Added 23,070 ETH ($56M) to the Total Strategic Ethereum Reserve