Chhaya emerges as a fully peer-to-peer, serverless messaging protocol built in async Rust, combining libp2p networking with military-grade cryptography to guarantee confidentiality, integrity, and availability without centralized control. Its architecture features verifiable key transparency, hardened secret management, and modular design for auditable security—offering developers a blueprint for truly decentralized communication. Currently in active development under AGPLv3, Chhaya invites contributors to shape a privacy-first alternative to traditional messaging platforms.