# Offline Protocol > Powering People Offline Protocol builds censorship-resistant communication and transaction tools that work without internet connectivity. Offline Protocol creates a resilient ecosystem for users to connect, communicate, and transact without relying on internet or centralized services. The platform includes OfflineID for portable social profiles, infrastructure layers for connecting apps and protocols, and developer tooling. Users can maintain full communication capabilities and control their data even without constant internet access. - Type: Project - Sector: Privacy & Confidentiality - Status: Announced - Founded: 2022-12-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/offline_protocol ## Products - [OfflineID](https://thegrid.id/profiles/offline_protocol): OfflineID is a universal decentralized identity system that connects devices, wallets, and social ties into a single, censorship-resistant profile. The system enables users to maintain portable social profiles that function without internet connectivity through privacy-first, encrypted peer-to-peer interactions and offline discovery capabilities. (Decentralised Identity, Live) - [Fernweh](https://thegrid.id/profiles/offline_protocol): Fernweh is a fully offline, end-to-end encrypted communication platform that enables secure messaging without internet connectivity. The system leverages local-first storage, offline cryptographic identity verification, and peer-to-peer message delivery through Bluetooth and BLE connections for direct communication in zero-connectivity zones or censored regions. (Messaging Protocol, Live) - [Offline Infra](https://thegrid.id/profiles/offline_protocol): Offline Infra is the infrastructure layer designed to connect applications, protocols, and users within the Offline Protocol ecosystem. The system provides the foundational infrastructure to enable offline-first functionality across the platform's various products and services. (Social Infrastructure, In Development, Main Product) - [Offline ID SDK](https://thegrid.id/profiles/offline_protocol): Offline ID SDK is a developer toolkit that enables applications to integrate OfflineID functionality, providing developers with the tools to implement identity and cross-protocol access capabilities within their applications. (Developer Tooling, In Development) - [Offline App Layer](https://thegrid.id/profiles/offline_protocol): Offline App Layer is a platform designed to serve as a central hub for discovering and interacting with applications built on Offline Protocol. The system provides users with a unified interface for accessing interactions, rewards, and experiences across the ecosystem. (Social Platform, In Development) - [OfflinePay](https://thegrid.id/profiles/offline_protocol): OfflinePay is a fully offline-enabled financial system designed for private peer-to-peer digital payments without internet connectivity. The system enables users to send and receive payments within local networks, providing financial transaction capabilities in remote or disrupted environments for the unbanked and underbanked. (Peer to Peer & Remittance, In Development) ## Links - [Main](https://www.offlineprotocol.com) - [Documentation](https://docs.offlineprotocol.com) - [Blog](https://www.offlineprotocol.com/blog) - [Twitter / X](https://x.com/OfflineProtocol) - [Telegram](https://t.me/offlineprotocol) - [GitHub](https://github.com/Offline-Protocol) - [Instagram](https://instagram.com/offlineprotocol) - [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/offlineprotocol) ## Legal This data is provided under two licensing models. Model 1 - open data. 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