Bonfire provides a blockchain-native messaging protocol that developers can embed into any dApp to enable on‑chain group chats, private messaging, and token‑gated discussions. Using wallet authentication and decentralized storage, it ensures secure, verifiable identities and transparent data ownership while offering SDKs and UI components for rapid integration.
Funding
$6.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Businesses and developers need a simple way to integrate real-time, on-chain communication and community features directly into decentralized applications without relying on external chat platforms.
Solution
Bonfire offers a blockchain-native messaging protocol that can be embedded into any dApp, enabling on-chain group chats, private messaging, and token-gated discussions. The platform uses wallet-based authentication to verify user identities and enforce access controls, ensuring that conversations remain secure and owned by the community. Developers can add communication features with minimal code through Bonfire’s SDKs and pre-built UI components, which handle message routing, storage, and moderation on decentralized infrastructure. By keeping all interactions on-chain, Bonfire eliminates the need for third-party services, reduces phishing and spam risks, and provides transparent data ownership for users and developers alike.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Web3 developers and dApp teams seeking to embed native, secure communication tools within their platforms, as well as community managers of token-based projects.
Features
- On-chain messaging with wallet authentication for secure, verifiable identities
- Token-gated chat rooms and role-based access control for community segmentation
- SDKs and UI widgets for rapid integration into Web3 applications
- Decentralized storage of messages with built-in anti-spam and governance mechanisms
- Support for both group channels and direct peer-to-peer conversations