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Developer Builds Decentralized Messenger to Navigate Russian Laws 149-FZ and 152-FZ

A solo developer has created a lightweight messenger called Gram using the $mol framework and HyperBaza technology, designed to operate without collecting personal data or requiring logins. The project specifically examines compliance with Russian Federal Laws 149-FZ and 152-FZ, which regulate instant messaging services and personal data processing. The application supports encrypted peer-to-peer messaging, group chats via registries, and proof-of-work spam protection, while running primarily offline with optional decentralized nodes. Because messages remain encrypted on servers and no user identification occurs, the developer argues that obligations under the laws do not apply to private or home use. Public nodes must be shut down to avoid legal requirements such as phone-based identification and six-month message storage. The full source code is available on GitHub, and the service can be forked for deployment outside Russian jurisdiction.