Eclipse Veil gives you end-to-end encrypted messaging, a zero-knowledge encrypted vault, one-time view media, and panic mode — all in one platform built from the ground up with privacy as the architecture, not an afterthought.
AES-256-GCM on your device. Keys generated locally. Server sees only ciphertext.
Most apps treat privacy as a setting. We built the architecture so privacy is the only possible outcome — not a promise, not a policy, but a structural guarantee.
Registration takes under two minutes. No phone number. No real name. No verification email required. Here is exactly what to expect when you join.
Pick a pseudonymous username — your entire identity on Eclipse Veil. No real name, no phone number, no email required. Just a handle and a passphrase.
You receive a BIP39 recovery phrase — 12 words that are your cryptographic identity. Write them down and store them safely. This phrase is the only way to recover your account. We never store it.
Send your first encrypted message, upload a vault file — all from a single inbox. The free Civilian tier includes unlimited end-to-end encrypted messaging, 100 MB vault storage, and full encryption protection. No time limit, no credit card.
Each feature built encryption-first. Not bolted on — the foundation. Six capabilities no other messaging app offers together in one place.
AES-256-GCM end-to-end encryption. Messages encrypted before leaving your device. The server is a blind relay — it routes ciphertext, nothing more.
Disappearing messages from 5 seconds to 30 days. One-time view photos that vanish permanently after opening. No server-side traces. No recovery possible.
Encrypted file and note storage where your recovery phrase is the only key. We store ciphertext only. Not even a legal demand changes what we can provide.
No phone number. No real name. Create a handle-based identity with a BIP39 recovery phrase. You own your identity entirely. No SIM exploitation possible.
Emergency lockdown at one tap. Wipes sessions, purges cached decryption keys, and makes your account invisible. Built for journalists, lawyers, activists — real risk scenarios.
Messaging, vault, backup, voice messages, group chats, multi-device sync, and AI-powered threat analysis — one seamless ecosystem for your entire private digital life.
Panic mode is built for real-risk situations. A journalist at a border crossing. A lawyer under pressure. An activist at risk. One tap triggers a complete, irreversible lockdown. Here is the sequence, step by step.
Navigate to your profile and tap the Panic Mode button — or use the quick-access gesture. No confirmation dialog slows you down.
All decryption keys are wiped from device memory and session storage. Any cached plaintext is overwritten. This happens in under 500ms.
Your account becomes invisible to all contacts. Incoming messages cannot reach you. Your profile does not appear in searches or contact lists.
All active sessions — on all devices — are destroyed server-side. You are logged out everywhere simultaneously, with no residual session tokens.
When it is safe to return, use your 12-word BIP39 recovery phrase to restore access. Your messages remain encrypted on the server — only you, with your phrase, can decrypt them. Without the phrase, no one can recover your data, including us.
Signal is the gold standard for private messaging — and a platform we respect. Here is an honest comparison of what Eclipse Veil adds, and where the differences lie.
| Capability | Eclipse Veil | Signal | Telegram | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always-on end-to-end encryption | Always | Always | Always | Optional |
| Built-in encrypted vault | Built in | None | None | None |
| No phone number required | Never | Required | Required | Required |
| Panic mode / emergency wipe | Yes | No | No | No |
| No ads / no data selling | Never | Never | Meta-owned | Less clear |
| Zero-knowledge encrypted backup | Yes | No | No | No |
| One-time view media | Yes | Limited | Limited | No |
| Pseudonymous / no real identity | Yes | No | No | Partial |
Signal is excellent for encrypted messaging and we recommend it to anyone who needs a proven, audited messenger. Eclipse Veil is a different product — it adds capabilities Signal was not designed to provide.
Signal requires a phone number to register — which ties your identity to a SIM card that can be subpoenaed, tracked, or ported. Eclipse Veil uses a pseudonymous handle. No phone, no carrier, no exposure vector.
Signal is a messenger. Eclipse Veil is also a zero-knowledge encrypted file and note vault. Store case briefs, identity documents, medical records, and source files — all encrypted before they reach the server.
One tap wipes your decryption keys, makes your account invisible, and destroys all sessions on all devices — in under two seconds. Signal has no equivalent emergency response. Eclipse Veil was designed for real-risk scenarios.
Eclipse Veil has not completed an independent security audit (it is planned). Signal has. If a proven, audited messenger is your primary need, Signal is the right choice. Eclipse Veil offers additional capabilities for users who need the full privacy suite.
Not claims — architecture. Every layer is designed so we hold only ciphertext: your keys never leave your device, which means we have nothing to hand over — even under legal pressure.
Authenticated encryption for every message. Elliptic-curve Diffie-Hellman key exchange. Keys generated on your device and never transmitted in plaintext — mathematically sound, not policy-dependent.
All communication uses TLS 1.3. HSTS enforced with a 1-year max-age. Content Security Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and zero-trust session management protect every layer.
The server stores only ciphertext. PBKDF2 key derivation means your passphrase stays local. We have nothing to hand over — not because of policy, but because we never held your keys in the first place. A legal demand can only produce what we store: encrypted data.
Full report published quarterly at eclipse-veil.com/transparency
Eclipse Veil serves anyone who needs genuine privacy — not just the privacy-curious, but professionals and individuals operating in real-risk environments.
Protect sources, communicate off-the-record, and store evidence securely. Panic Mode provides instant protection when crossing borders or under surveillance pressure.
Attorney-client privilege demands zero-knowledge storage. Vault your case briefs, store confidential documents, and communicate with clients knowing no third party can access the content.
Coordinate vulnerability disclosures, share sensitive findings, and collaborate securely. The encrypted group chat and vault handle the most sensitive technical communications.
Board communications, M&A discussions, and strategic planning require absolute confidentiality. Multi-seat organization features built for teams — Shadow Director tier.
HIPAA-sensitive communications, patient notes, and referral documents — stored encrypted and accessible only to you. No cloud sync that compromises patient data.
You don't need to be a high-risk professional to deserve privacy. Personal correspondence, private documents, and secure backups — everyone benefits from zero-knowledge architecture.
Most privacy tools are built reactively — security bolted onto a product designed without it. Eclipse Veil started from a different question: what if the architecture made privacy inevitable?
Every major platform says "we respect your privacy" — and means "we choose to, today, under current laws." That's a policy, not a guarantee. The only real privacy guarantee is one enforced by mathematics: if we never hold your keys, we can never reveal what we cannot access.
Every feature in Eclipse Veil — messaging, vault, panic mode, backups — was designed around the encryption layer, not added on top of it. This means the user experience sometimes has real constraints: no phone recovery if you lose your phrase, no plaintext search, no metadata-free magic. Real privacy has real tradeoffs. We're honest about them.
Eclipse Veil is a new platform. We haven't been independently audited yet — our security whitepaper is published and open for expert review. We don't have famous backers. What we have is a clearly documented cryptographic architecture, a public transparency report, and a product you can start using today at no cost. Judge us by the architecture, not the marketing.
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Eclipse Veil runs in your browser right now — no installation required. Native iOS and Android apps are in development and launching soon. Join the waitlist to be notified the moment they are live.
Full-featured secure messaging and vault. Works on any browser, desktop or mobile. No install required.
Native iPhone and iPad app with full biometric lock, background protection, and Secure Enclave integration.
Native Android app with full Play Store distribution, widget support, and system-level notification privacy.
Already testing? Open Eclipse Veil in your phone's browser for the full mobile experience today. All features — including encrypted messaging, vault, and panic mode — work on mobile browsers.
Eclipse Veil is developed with a single focus — give people genuine control over their data and communications through architecture that enforces privacy, not just policy.
Founder and architect of Eclipse Veil, leading the vision for a privacy-first communication platform with no compromises.
A U.S.-registered company operating Eclipse Veil as part of the Eclipse AI Ecosystem — a suite of intelligent, privacy-first digital platforms.
The engineering team behind Eclipse Veil's encryption architecture, AI systems, and platform infrastructure.
End-to-end encrypted messaging, zero-knowledge vault storage, pseudonymous accounts, panic mode, and an AI that keeps your data private — all in one platform. Start free, no credit card required.