4 IT professionals from Lviv created a messenger that works during power outages

The messenger can work during power outages, when there are problems with poor internet. The idea of ​​creating the service appeared in the summer of 2024, when the power outage schedules were in effect.

This was reported by Dev.ua.

Main about Bridge

WebSocket is used to connect to the server in the messenger. The application can work with weak Internet due to effective data compression and rational use of traffic.

The messenger has added a recommendation feed, a widget system, and other functions that can become a full-fledged space for communication and user interaction.

The AIT team also developed:

• «Panic button» for instant deletion of all data;
• end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for data protection;
• temporary accounts that can be created without entering personal data;
• advanced automation for business without third-party tools.

Startup team

A team of four developers who had already created products together worked on the application:

• Ivan Yarema — CO-CEO;
• Volodymyr Hryniv — CTO/Backend Developer;
• Ihor Kharkholiuk — CIO/Frontend Developer;
• Volodymyr Shpodarunok — CO-CEO/Designer.

«We combine our employment in IT outsourcing with development of our messenger and plan to fully focus on the messenger as receives investment. We work as an equal team, where each person is responsible for his/her area of ​​expertise. This approach allows us to make decisions quickly and adapt to changes», — Ivan Yarema told.

When will the release take place

The first version of the messenger was launched on October 29, 2024. More than five thousand users took part in the beta testing, which is still ongoing. The full version is planned to be released in the second quarter of 2025.