About Pondchat
Pondchat is a privacy-focused peer-to-peer video and text chat that runs natively in web browsers. No accounts, no app install — share a link and talk.
Our Mission
Starting a video call should not require creating an account, installing software, or navigating complex menus. Pondchat reduces friction while keeping media off our storage path whenever peers can connect directly.
How It Works
- Open pondchat.com and create a pond (or open a shared room URL).
- Your browser connects to signaling over WebSocket on Cloudflare Workers and Durable Objects.
- Video and audio negotiate a direct WebRTC path between peers (TURN only if needed).
- Text chat is encrypted on the client with a key derived from the room name.
What Stays Private
- Media (video, audio, screen) is not recorded on Pondchat servers.
- Text chat ciphertext exists on the server only while the pond is occupied, then is wiped.
- Anonymous Google Analytics may record page views, not conversation content.
For Agents and Developers
Agents mint web ponds via POST /api/agent/pond and share roomUrl with humans. Docs: agent-pond.md, /llms.txt, api-catalog, agent-skills, mcp-server-card, agent-card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pondchat free to use without registration?
Yes. Pondchat is 100% free with no account creation, sign-up forms, credit cards, or premium subscriptions required for standard rooms.
Do I need to download an app or create an account?
No. Pondchat runs entirely in your web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, iOS, Android). Simply create a room and share the link.
Are my video calls and text chats private and secure?
Video, audio, and screen sharing use peer-to-peer WebRTC with DTLS-SRTP encryption and are never recorded on servers. Text chat is encrypted client-side with AES-GCM (key derived from the room name); the server copy is wiped when the pond empties.
How many participants can join a Pondchat room?
Pondchat is optimized for 2–6 participants using an ultra-low-latency WebRTC mesh topology with no server media transcoding.
Does Pondchat work on mobile devices and smartphones?
Yes. Pondchat is fully responsive and works natively in iOS Safari and Android Chrome without installing any mobile application.
How is Pondchat different from a Telegram video call?
Telegram calls ring like a phone. Pondchat is a pond: you invite with Join Chat, people join when ready, and the room wipes when empty. Up to 2–6 people. Guests without Telegram can join at pondchat.com.
Can I share my screen or enable noise cancellation?
Yes. Pondchat supports high-definition screen sharing with system audio and local AI-powered background noise cancellation via RNNoise WebAssembly.