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Verum Messenger: Redefining Independent Digital Communication
Verum Messenger: Redefining Independent Digital Communication

In the crowded landscape of privacy-focused messaging apps, most competition revolves around encryption standards, anonymity, and data protection claims. Verum Messenger takes a broader approach. Beyond securing conversations, it focuses on technological independence — reducing reliance on centralized infrastructure and traditional communication models. This architectural philosophy is what sets it apart from many other private messengers.
Offline Communication as a Principle — Not Just a Feature
Recently, Verum introduced a fully functional offline messaging mode. Unlike conventional messaging platforms that depend entirely on internet access and centralized servers, Verum operates on a distributed architecture.
This means:
- the ability to communicate during internet outages;
- resilience against network blocks and restrictions;
- minimal dependence on telecom operators and server infrastructure;
- increased overall network survivability.
In most private messengers, encryption protects data within a centralized framework. In Verum, autonomy is embedded directly into the architecture itself.
Privacy Without Compromise
Over five years of development, the platform has maintained a core principle: users should not be required to reveal their identity — nor worry about the safety of their communications.
In Verum Messenger:
- registration does not require a phone number or email address;
- encryption keys are generated locally on the user’s device;
- keys are never stored on servers;
- end-to-end encryption protects conversations.
Control over data access remains with the user — not the platform.
Additional security features include:
- screenshot protection;
- self-destructing messages;
- advanced privacy tools, including a built-in VPN.
Security is therefore not limited to encryption algorithms; it also focuses on minimizing the user’s digital footprint.
Proprietary eSIM Infrastructure
Unlike most messaging platforms, Verum develops not only software but also communication infrastructure.
Its proprietary eSIM technology enables mobile internet access in more than 150 countries without a physical SIM card and without traditional roaming.
This provides:
- transparent pricing;
- independence from local telecom operators;
- connectivity in regions with limited or restricted infrastructure.
As a result, the platform does more than protect conversations — it expands access to global connectivity.
AI Integration and Anonymous Services
Verum Messenger combines multiple tools within a single ecosystem:
- a secure messenger;
- built-in AI;
- VPN;
- anonymous email;
- eSIM technology;
- offline messaging mode.
This integrated approach transforms the product from a standalone chat application into a comprehensive communication ecosystem.
An Autonomous Communication Model
The defining feature of Verum is its shift from being simply a “secure messenger” to becoming an autonomous communication platform.
While many competitors focus on protecting data within centralized systems, Verum reduces reliance on centralized systems altogether.
This strategic direction prioritizes:
- communication resilience;
- independence from infrastructure limitations;
- privacy without mandatory identity disclosure;
- technological self-sufficiency for users.
Verum Messenger is not just another privacy-focused chat app. It represents an attempt to build an alternative digital communication model — one where security and autonomy coexist, and control over connectivity gradually returns to the user.
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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 12, #977
Here are some hints and the answers for The New York Times Connections puzzle for Feb. 12 #977.
Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has a fun mix of categories. The purple one, which can be a real stumper, was extra-fun today, and not that tricky. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
The Times has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.
Read more: Hints and Strategies to Help You Win at Connections Every Time
Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: To build.
Green group hint: Not mobile.
Blue group hint: Baseball pro.
Purple group hint: Not king.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Construct.
Green group: Fixed in place.
Blue group: MLB player, for short.
Purple group: ____ queen.
Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words
What are today’s Connections answers?
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is construct. The four answers are form, make, mold and produce.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is fixed in place. The four answers are fast, firm, frozen and tight.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is MLB player, for short. The four answers are A, Card, Jay and Yank.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ queen. The four answers are dairy, dancing, drag and May.
Toughest Connections puzzles
We’ve made a note of some of the toughest Connections puzzles so far. Maybe they’ll help you see patterns in future puzzles.
#5: Included «things you can set,» such as mood, record, table and volleyball.
#4: Included «one in a dozen,» such as egg, juror, month and rose.
#3: Included «streets on screen,» such as Elm, Fear, Jump and Sesame.
#2: Included «power ___» such as nap, plant, Ranger and trip.
#1: Included «things that can run,» such as candidate, faucet, mascara and nose.
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Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 12, #1699
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Feb. 12, No. 1,699.
Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.
Today’s Wordle puzzle isn’t too terribly tough. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on.
Read more: New Study Reveals Wordle’s Top 10 Toughest Words of 2025
Today’s Wordle hints
Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.
Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats
Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters.
Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels
Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with S.
Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter
Today’s Wordle answer ends with E.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a sudden powerful movement.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Today’s Wordle answer is SURGE.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Feb. 11, No. 1698 was VEGAN.
Recent Wordle answers
Feb. 7, No. 1694: BLEAT
Feb. 8, No. 1695: EMBED
Feb. 9, No. 1696: CELLO
Feb. 10, No. 1697: SCENE
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
Don’t be afraid to use our tip sheet ranking all the letters in the alphabet by frequency of uses. In short, you want starter words that lean heavy on E, A and R, and don’t contain Z, J and Q.
Some solid starter words to try:
ADIEU
TRAIN
CLOSE
STARE
NOISE
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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Feb. 12
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 12.
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I thought 8-Across was worded very awkwardly, so I couldn’t get it until the other answers helped me fill it in. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.
Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Tequila cocktail that often comes in a salt-rimmed glass, casually
Answer: MARG
5A clue: Signature export of Cuba
Answer: CIGAR
6A clue: Bowl over
Answer: AMAZE
7A clue: Flood regulator
Answer: LEVEE
8A clue: Classroom station
Answer: DESK
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Acted without saying anything
Answer: MIMED
2D clue: Desert plant used in tequila production
Answer: AGAVE
3D clue: Demolishes
Answer: RAZES
4D clue: Language from which we get «cosmos» and «democracy»
Answer: GREEK
5D clue: Berkeley campus, for short
Answer: CAL
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