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Generate local keys
The goal is to establish encryption keys on your device, keeping private key material out of Telegram and our infrastructure.
INDEPENDENT SECURITY RESEARCH / PRIVATE ALPHA
Privacy beyond
today.
Built for tomorrow.
Meet T-Shield — a free, community-supported project researching an additional post-quantum encryption layer for Telegram. Built with transparency. Designed for resilience.
Research stage: encrypted Telegram messaging isn't available yet. Please don't use this prototype for sensitive conversations.
◇ Open research✧ Post-quantum focus⬡ Independent project♡ Free & donation-supported
THE CONCEPT
How T-Shield is intended to work
Telegram transports the messages. A separate client would handle encryption before content reaches Telegram.
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Transport ciphertext
An opt-in companion client would encrypt messages locally and send only ciphertext through Telegram.
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Verify identities
People must verify cryptographic identities independently. Telegram usernames alone cannot guarantee who's on the other end.
Not a Telegram modification. T-Shield cannot make Telegram's own chats quantum-safe or conceal metadata such as account identities and communication timing.
DESIGNED WITH INTENTION
Privacy starts with honest boundaries.
No miracle claims. No invented cryptography. No hidden paywalls.
Post-quantum research
Our local experiments use standardized ML-KEM. An authenticated, reviewed messaging protocol is still required.
Keys stay with users
Our design goal is to keep private keys and readable messages on users' devices rather than on a relay.
Private development
Bot access is restricted to approved accounts. The Telegram client and encryption transport are still being built.
Free, always
We plan no subscriptions, paid encryption, advertising, or user-data sales. Development is supported by optional donations.
BUILDING IN THE OPEN
Project status
Clear milestones instead of vague security promises.
Development roadmap
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Telegram bot connectivityPrivate account allowlist & local polling
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Local encryption researchFunctional ML-KEM experiment and tests
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Authenticated conversationsReviewed sessions, identity and ratcheting
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Telegram Mini AppEncrypted client, security validation
PlannedHow to get involved
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Follow the research
Read our updates and review the project's security limitations.
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Private alpha access
Testing is currently invitation-only. Bot access is limited to approved Telegram accounts.
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Read frequently asked questions →Test when ready
Secure messaging will not be enabled until the required protocol work and review are complete.
Support T-Shield
A stronger privacy ecosystem should be accessible to everyone. Voluntary support could help cover infrastructure, development and independent security audits.
Donations opening later
Payment details aren't configured yet. We won't accept donations through an unverified address or payment link.STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
Security claims should be precise. Here's what T-Shield does — and doesn't — promise.
Is T-Shield a secure messenger today?
No. The available implementation is a local encryption research demo plus Telegram bot connectivity tests. There is no working Telegram encrypted messaging feature and no independent security audit.
Does it make Telegram post-quantum secure?
No. The plan is to encrypt selected content separately before it enters Telegram. Telegram's own protocol, account metadata and standard chats remain unchanged.
Is it developed by Telegram?
No. T-Shield is an independent research project, not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Telegram.
Will basic encryption ever cost money?
Our policy is free access, without advertising or selling data. Donations will be voluntary once a verified contribution method is available.
Can I use it now?
The bot is currently restricted to approved development accounts. We won't invite general users to transmit sensitive material until secure communications are implemented and reviewed.