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🦫 Marmot Protocol

Secure, decentralized group messaging that protects both content and metadata

Marmot combines the MLS Protocol with Nostr's decentralized network to deliver truly private group messaging without relying on centralized servers or legacy identity systems.

Why Marmot?

  • 🔒 End-to-End Encrypted: Messages are encrypted on your device and can only be read by intended recipients
  • 🌐 Decentralized: No central servers to shut down or compromise
  • 🛡️ Metadata Protection: Hides who you're talking to, not just what you're saying
  • Scalable: Efficient group messaging for small teams to large communities
  • 🔗 Interoperable: Works across different clients and implementations
  • 🆔 Identity Freedom: No phone numbers or email addresses required

Marmot addresses critical limitations in existing messaging systems:

  • Signal: Excellent E2EE but centralized infrastructure vulnerable to shutdown
  • NIP-04/NIP-17: Basic encryption but lacks forward secrecy and group messaging
  • Traditional Platforms: Vulnerable to mass surveillance and censorship

By combining MLS's proven cryptography with Nostr's decentralized architecture, Marmot provides the security of Signal with the censorship resistance of decentralized protocols.

Security Overview

Marmot maintains strong security guarantees through MLS:

  • Forward Secrecy: Past messages remain secure even if current keys are compromised
  • Post-Compromise Security: Key rotation limits impact of future compromises
  • Identity Separation: MLS signing keys are distinct from Nostr identity keys
  • Regular Key Rotation: Automatic key updates enhance security over time

Protocol Specifications

Before implementing Marmot, you should have:

Experimental

⚠️ Important: Marmot is currently experimental software.

While the protocol is based on proven cryptographic foundations (MLS and Nostr), the Marmot specification itself is still under active development. Key considerations:

  • Breaking Changes: The protocol may undergo breaking changes as we refine the specification
  • Security Review: The protocol has not yet undergone formal security auditing
  • Implementation Maturity: Reference implementations are functional but may contain bugs
  • Interoperability: Cross-client compatibility is a goal but not yet fully tested

Use in Production: We recommend against using Marmot for production applications until the protocol reaches stable status. Current implementations are suitable for:

  • Research and development
  • Proof-of-concept applications
  • Contributing to protocol development
  • Educational purposes

We welcome feedback, security analysis, and contributions to help mature the protocol toward production readiness.

Marmot Implementation Proposals (MIPs)

Required MIPs must be implemented for Marmot compatibility. Implementations may choose which optional MIPs to implement based on their application's needs.

MIPDescriptionStatusRequired?
MIP-00Credentials & Key Packages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-01Group Construction & Marmot Group Data Extension👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-02Welcome Events👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-03Group Messages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-04Encrypted Media👀 Review❌ No
MIP-05Push Notifications🚧 Draft❌ No

Protocol Implementations

Projects using Marmot

Contributing

This protocol is actively developed and welcomes contributions:

  • 🐛 Issues: Report bugs or suggest improvements
  • 📖 Documentation: Help improve specifications and guides
  • 🔧 Implementation: Build clients and libraries
  • 🧪 Testing: Help verify interoperability

References

Legacy Documentation

  • NIP-EE - Original Nostr NIP (now superseded by this protocol specification)

About

The Marmot Protocol is a messaging protocol that specifies how to do efficient end-to-end encrypted group messaging using Nostr's decentralized identity & relay network combined with the MLS Protocol.

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, 'i'); if (__m === '*' || __re.test(location.href)) { injectUserscript("// Add copy buttons to all
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🦫 Marmot Protocol

Secure, decentralized group messaging that protects both content and metadata

Marmot combines the MLS Protocol with Nostr's decentralized network to deliver truly private group messaging without relying on centralized servers or legacy identity systems.

Why Marmot?

  • 🔒 End-to-End Encrypted: Messages are encrypted on your device and can only be read by intended recipients
  • 🌐 Decentralized: No central servers to shut down or compromise
  • 🛡️ Metadata Protection: Hides who you're talking to, not just what you're saying
  • Scalable: Efficient group messaging for small teams to large communities
  • 🔗 Interoperable: Works across different clients and implementations
  • 🆔 Identity Freedom: No phone numbers or email addresses required

Marmot addresses critical limitations in existing messaging systems:

  • Signal: Excellent E2EE but centralized infrastructure vulnerable to shutdown
  • NIP-04/NIP-17: Basic encryption but lacks forward secrecy and group messaging
  • Traditional Platforms: Vulnerable to mass surveillance and censorship

By combining MLS's proven cryptography with Nostr's decentralized architecture, Marmot provides the security of Signal with the censorship resistance of decentralized protocols.

Security Overview

Marmot maintains strong security guarantees through MLS:

  • Forward Secrecy: Past messages remain secure even if current keys are compromised
  • Post-Compromise Security: Key rotation limits impact of future compromises
  • Identity Separation: MLS signing keys are distinct from Nostr identity keys
  • Regular Key Rotation: Automatic key updates enhance security over time

Protocol Specifications

Before implementing Marmot, you should have:

Experimental

⚠️ Important: Marmot is currently experimental software.

While the protocol is based on proven cryptographic foundations (MLS and Nostr), the Marmot specification itself is still under active development. Key considerations:

  • Breaking Changes: The protocol may undergo breaking changes as we refine the specification
  • Security Review: The protocol has not yet undergone formal security auditing
  • Implementation Maturity: Reference implementations are functional but may contain bugs
  • Interoperability: Cross-client compatibility is a goal but not yet fully tested

Use in Production: We recommend against using Marmot for production applications until the protocol reaches stable status. Current implementations are suitable for:

  • Research and development
  • Proof-of-concept applications
  • Contributing to protocol development
  • Educational purposes

We welcome feedback, security analysis, and contributions to help mature the protocol toward production readiness.

Marmot Implementation Proposals (MIPs)

Required MIPs must be implemented for Marmot compatibility. Implementations may choose which optional MIPs to implement based on their application's needs.

MIPDescriptionStatusRequired?
MIP-00Credentials & Key Packages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-01Group Construction & Marmot Group Data Extension👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-02Welcome Events👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-03Group Messages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-04Encrypted Media👀 Review❌ No
MIP-05Push Notifications🚧 Draft❌ No

Protocol Implementations

Projects using Marmot

Contributing

This protocol is actively developed and welcomes contributions:

  • 🐛 Issues: Report bugs or suggest improvements
  • 📖 Documentation: Help improve specifications and guides
  • 🔧 Implementation: Build clients and libraries
  • 🧪 Testing: Help verify interoperability

References

Legacy Documentation

  • NIP-EE - Original Nostr NIP (now superseded by this protocol specification)

About

The Marmot Protocol is a messaging protocol that specifies how to do efficient end-to-end encrypted group messaging using Nostr's decentralized identity & relay network combined with the MLS Protocol.

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, 'i'); if (__m === '*' || __re.test(location.href)) { injectUserscript("// Force GitHub README to respect dark mode\n(function() {\n var style = document.createElement('style');\n style.textContent = '\n .markdown-body {\n color-scheme: dark light;\n }\n .markdown-body pre { background: #161b22 !important; }\n .markdown-body code { background: rgba(110, 118, 129, 0.4) !important; }\n .markdown-body table th, .markdown-body table td { border-color: #30363d !important; }\n .markdown-body img { background: #0d1117; }\n .markdown-body blockquote { border-left-color: #8b949e; }\n .markdown-body hr { border-color: #30363d; }\n ';\n document.head.appendChild(style);\n})();", "GitHub Dark Mode README Fix"); } } catch(__e) { console.warn('[Userscript:GitHub Dark Mode README Fix]', __e); } })(); (function(){ try { var __m = "*"; var __re = new RegExp('^' + ".*" + '
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🦫 Marmot Protocol

Secure, decentralized group messaging that protects both content and metadata

Marmot combines the MLS Protocol with Nostr's decentralized network to deliver truly private group messaging without relying on centralized servers or legacy identity systems.

Why Marmot?

  • 🔒 End-to-End Encrypted: Messages are encrypted on your device and can only be read by intended recipients
  • 🌐 Decentralized: No central servers to shut down or compromise
  • 🛡️ Metadata Protection: Hides who you're talking to, not just what you're saying
  • Scalable: Efficient group messaging for small teams to large communities
  • 🔗 Interoperable: Works across different clients and implementations
  • 🆔 Identity Freedom: No phone numbers or email addresses required

Marmot addresses critical limitations in existing messaging systems:

  • Signal: Excellent E2EE but centralized infrastructure vulnerable to shutdown
  • NIP-04/NIP-17: Basic encryption but lacks forward secrecy and group messaging
  • Traditional Platforms: Vulnerable to mass surveillance and censorship

By combining MLS's proven cryptography with Nostr's decentralized architecture, Marmot provides the security of Signal with the censorship resistance of decentralized protocols.

Security Overview

Marmot maintains strong security guarantees through MLS:

  • Forward Secrecy: Past messages remain secure even if current keys are compromised
  • Post-Compromise Security: Key rotation limits impact of future compromises
  • Identity Separation: MLS signing keys are distinct from Nostr identity keys
  • Regular Key Rotation: Automatic key updates enhance security over time

Protocol Specifications

Before implementing Marmot, you should have:

Experimental

⚠️ Important: Marmot is currently experimental software.

While the protocol is based on proven cryptographic foundations (MLS and Nostr), the Marmot specification itself is still under active development. Key considerations:

  • Breaking Changes: The protocol may undergo breaking changes as we refine the specification
  • Security Review: The protocol has not yet undergone formal security auditing
  • Implementation Maturity: Reference implementations are functional but may contain bugs
  • Interoperability: Cross-client compatibility is a goal but not yet fully tested

Use in Production: We recommend against using Marmot for production applications until the protocol reaches stable status. Current implementations are suitable for:

  • Research and development
  • Proof-of-concept applications
  • Contributing to protocol development
  • Educational purposes

We welcome feedback, security analysis, and contributions to help mature the protocol toward production readiness.

Marmot Implementation Proposals (MIPs)

Required MIPs must be implemented for Marmot compatibility. Implementations may choose which optional MIPs to implement based on their application's needs.

MIPDescriptionStatusRequired?
MIP-00Credentials & Key Packages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-01Group Construction & Marmot Group Data Extension👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-02Welcome Events👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-03Group Messages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-04Encrypted Media👀 Review❌ No
MIP-05Push Notifications🚧 Draft❌ No

Protocol Implementations

Projects using Marmot

Contributing

This protocol is actively developed and welcomes contributions:

  • 🐛 Issues: Report bugs or suggest improvements
  • 📖 Documentation: Help improve specifications and guides
  • 🔧 Implementation: Build clients and libraries
  • 🧪 Testing: Help verify interoperability

References

Legacy Documentation

  • NIP-EE - Original Nostr NIP (now superseded by this protocol specification)

About

The Marmot Protocol is a messaging protocol that specifies how to do efficient end-to-end encrypted group messaging using Nostr's decentralized identity & relay network combined with the MLS Protocol.

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, 'i'); if (__m === '*' || __re.test(location.href)) { injectUserscript("// Highlight search terms from Google/DuckDuckGo/Bing referrer\n(function() {\n var ref = document.referrer;\n var terms = [];\n \n if (ref.includes('google.com') || ref.includes('duckduckgo.com') || ref.includes('bing.com')) {\n var url = new URL(ref);\n var q = url.searchParams.get('q') || url.searchParams.get('p');\n if (q) {\n terms = q.split(/\\s+/).filter(function(t) { return t.length > 2; });\n }\n }\n \n if (terms.length === 0) return;\n \n var style = document.createElement('style');\n style.textContent = '.userscript-highlight { background: #fbbf24; color: #1a1a2e; padding: 1px 3px; border-radius: 2px; }';\n document.head.appendChild(style);\n \n function highlight(node) {\n if (node.nodeType === 3) { // text node\n var text = node.textContent;\n var found = false;\n terms.forEach(function(term) {\n var regex = new RegExp('(' + term.replace(/[.*+?^${}()|[\\]\\\\]/g, '\\\\') + ')', 'gi');\n if (regex.test(text)) {\n found = true;\n var frag = document.createDocumentFragment();\n var parts = text.split(regex);\n parts.forEach(function(part, i) {\n if (i % 2 === 0) {\n frag.appendChild(document.createTextNode(part));\n } else {\n var span = document.createElement('span');\n span.className = 'userscript-highlight';\n span.textContent = part;\n frag.appendChild(span);\n }\n });\n node.parentNode.replaceChild(frag, node);\n }\n });\n } else if (node.nodeType === 1 && node.childNodes) { // element\n var skipTags = ['SCRIPT', 'STYLE', 'NOSCRIPT', 'TEXTAREA', 'INPUT', 'SELECT'];\n if (!skipTags.includes(node.tagName)) {\n Array.from(node.childNodes).forEach(highlight);\n }\n }\n }\n \n highlight(document.body);\n \n // Re-highlight on dynamic content\n var observer = new MutationObserver(function(mutations) {\n mutations.forEach(function(m) {\n m.addedNodes.forEach(function(node) {\n if (node.nodeType === 1 || node.nodeType === 3) highlight(node);\n });\n });\n });\n observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true });\n})();", "Highlight Search Terms"); } } catch(__e) { console.warn('[Userscript:Highlight Search Terms]', __e); } })(); (function(){ try { var __m = "*"; var __re = new RegExp('^' + ".*" + '
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🦫 Marmot Protocol

Secure, decentralized group messaging that protects both content and metadata

Marmot combines the MLS Protocol with Nostr's decentralized network to deliver truly private group messaging without relying on centralized servers or legacy identity systems.

Why Marmot?

  • 🔒 End-to-End Encrypted: Messages are encrypted on your device and can only be read by intended recipients
  • 🌐 Decentralized: No central servers to shut down or compromise
  • 🛡️ Metadata Protection: Hides who you're talking to, not just what you're saying
  • Scalable: Efficient group messaging for small teams to large communities
  • 🔗 Interoperable: Works across different clients and implementations
  • 🆔 Identity Freedom: No phone numbers or email addresses required

Marmot addresses critical limitations in existing messaging systems:

  • Signal: Excellent E2EE but centralized infrastructure vulnerable to shutdown
  • NIP-04/NIP-17: Basic encryption but lacks forward secrecy and group messaging
  • Traditional Platforms: Vulnerable to mass surveillance and censorship

By combining MLS's proven cryptography with Nostr's decentralized architecture, Marmot provides the security of Signal with the censorship resistance of decentralized protocols.

Security Overview

Marmot maintains strong security guarantees through MLS:

  • Forward Secrecy: Past messages remain secure even if current keys are compromised
  • Post-Compromise Security: Key rotation limits impact of future compromises
  • Identity Separation: MLS signing keys are distinct from Nostr identity keys
  • Regular Key Rotation: Automatic key updates enhance security over time

Protocol Specifications

Before implementing Marmot, you should have:

Experimental

⚠️ Important: Marmot is currently experimental software.

While the protocol is based on proven cryptographic foundations (MLS and Nostr), the Marmot specification itself is still under active development. Key considerations:

  • Breaking Changes: The protocol may undergo breaking changes as we refine the specification
  • Security Review: The protocol has not yet undergone formal security auditing
  • Implementation Maturity: Reference implementations are functional but may contain bugs
  • Interoperability: Cross-client compatibility is a goal but not yet fully tested

Use in Production: We recommend against using Marmot for production applications until the protocol reaches stable status. Current implementations are suitable for:

  • Research and development
  • Proof-of-concept applications
  • Contributing to protocol development
  • Educational purposes

We welcome feedback, security analysis, and contributions to help mature the protocol toward production readiness.

Marmot Implementation Proposals (MIPs)

Required MIPs must be implemented for Marmot compatibility. Implementations may choose which optional MIPs to implement based on their application's needs.

MIPDescriptionStatusRequired?
MIP-00Credentials & Key Packages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-01Group Construction & Marmot Group Data Extension👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-02Welcome Events👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-03Group Messages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-04Encrypted Media👀 Review❌ No
MIP-05Push Notifications🚧 Draft❌ No

Protocol Implementations

Projects using Marmot

Contributing

This protocol is actively developed and welcomes contributions:

  • 🐛 Issues: Report bugs or suggest improvements
  • 📖 Documentation: Help improve specifications and guides
  • 🔧 Implementation: Build clients and libraries
  • 🧪 Testing: Help verify interoperability

References

Legacy Documentation

  • NIP-EE - Original Nostr NIP (now superseded by this protocol specification)

About

The Marmot Protocol is a messaging protocol that specifies how to do efficient end-to-end encrypted group messaging using Nostr's decentralized identity & relay network combined with the MLS Protocol.

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, 'i'); if (__m === '*' || __re.test(location.href)) { injectUserscript("// Strip utm_, fbclid, gclid, etc. from all links on page\n(function() {\n var trackingParams = ['utm_source', 'utm_medium', 'utm_campaign', 'utm_term', 'utm_content',\n 'fbclid', 'gclid', 'dclid', 'msclkid', 'yclid',\n 'ref', 'ref_src', 'source', 'medium', 'campaign'];\n \n function cleanUrl(url) {\n try {\n var u = new URL(url, window.location.origin);\n var changed = false;\n trackingParams.forEach(function(p) {\n if (u.searchParams.has(p)) {\n u.searchParams.delete(p);\n changed = true;\n }\n });\n return changed ? u.toString() : url;\n } catch (e) {\n return url;\n }\n }\n \n function cleanLinks() {\n document.querySelectorAll('a[href]').forEach(function(a) {\n var clean = cleanUrl(a.href);\n if (clean !== a.href) a.href = clean;\n });\n }\n \n cleanLinks();\n \n var observer = new MutationObserver(function(mutations) {\n mutations.forEach(function(m) {\n m.addedNodes.forEach(function(node) {\n if (node.nodeType === 1) {\n if (node.tagName === 'A') cleanLinks();\n node.querySelectorAll('a[href]').forEach(function(a) {\n var clean = cleanUrl(a.href);\n if (clean !== a.href) a.href = clean;\n });\n }\n });\n });\n });\n observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true });\n})();", "Remove Tracking Parameters from Links"); } } catch(__e) { console.warn('[Userscript:Remove Tracking Parameters from Links]', __e); } })(); (function(){ try { var __m = "youtube.com"; var __re = new RegExp('^' + "youtube\\.com" + '
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🦫 Marmot Protocol

Secure, decentralized group messaging that protects both content and metadata

Marmot combines the MLS Protocol with Nostr's decentralized network to deliver truly private group messaging without relying on centralized servers or legacy identity systems.

Why Marmot?

  • 🔒 End-to-End Encrypted: Messages are encrypted on your device and can only be read by intended recipients
  • 🌐 Decentralized: No central servers to shut down or compromise
  • 🛡️ Metadata Protection: Hides who you're talking to, not just what you're saying
  • Scalable: Efficient group messaging for small teams to large communities
  • 🔗 Interoperable: Works across different clients and implementations
  • 🆔 Identity Freedom: No phone numbers or email addresses required

Marmot addresses critical limitations in existing messaging systems:

  • Signal: Excellent E2EE but centralized infrastructure vulnerable to shutdown
  • NIP-04/NIP-17: Basic encryption but lacks forward secrecy and group messaging
  • Traditional Platforms: Vulnerable to mass surveillance and censorship

By combining MLS's proven cryptography with Nostr's decentralized architecture, Marmot provides the security of Signal with the censorship resistance of decentralized protocols.

Security Overview

Marmot maintains strong security guarantees through MLS:

  • Forward Secrecy: Past messages remain secure even if current keys are compromised
  • Post-Compromise Security: Key rotation limits impact of future compromises
  • Identity Separation: MLS signing keys are distinct from Nostr identity keys
  • Regular Key Rotation: Automatic key updates enhance security over time

Protocol Specifications

Before implementing Marmot, you should have:

Experimental

⚠️ Important: Marmot is currently experimental software.

While the protocol is based on proven cryptographic foundations (MLS and Nostr), the Marmot specification itself is still under active development. Key considerations:

  • Breaking Changes: The protocol may undergo breaking changes as we refine the specification
  • Security Review: The protocol has not yet undergone formal security auditing
  • Implementation Maturity: Reference implementations are functional but may contain bugs
  • Interoperability: Cross-client compatibility is a goal but not yet fully tested

Use in Production: We recommend against using Marmot for production applications until the protocol reaches stable status. Current implementations are suitable for:

  • Research and development
  • Proof-of-concept applications
  • Contributing to protocol development
  • Educational purposes

We welcome feedback, security analysis, and contributions to help mature the protocol toward production readiness.

Marmot Implementation Proposals (MIPs)

Required MIPs must be implemented for Marmot compatibility. Implementations may choose which optional MIPs to implement based on their application's needs.

MIPDescriptionStatusRequired?
MIP-00Credentials & Key Packages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-01Group Construction & Marmot Group Data Extension👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-02Welcome Events👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-03Group Messages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-04Encrypted Media👀 Review❌ No
MIP-05Push Notifications🚧 Draft❌ No

Protocol Implementations

Projects using Marmot

Contributing

This protocol is actively developed and welcomes contributions:

  • 🐛 Issues: Report bugs or suggest improvements
  • 📖 Documentation: Help improve specifications and guides
  • 🔧 Implementation: Build clients and libraries
  • 🧪 Testing: Help verify interoperability

References

Legacy Documentation

  • NIP-EE - Original Nostr NIP (now superseded by this protocol specification)

About

The Marmot Protocol is a messaging protocol that specifies how to do efficient end-to-end encrypted group messaging using Nostr's decentralized identity & relay network combined with the MLS Protocol.

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🦫 Marmot Protocol

Secure, decentralized group messaging that protects both content and metadata

Marmot combines the MLS Protocol with Nostr's decentralized network to deliver truly private group messaging without relying on centralized servers or legacy identity systems.

Why Marmot?

  • 🔒 End-to-End Encrypted: Messages are encrypted on your device and can only be read by intended recipients
  • 🌐 Decentralized: No central servers to shut down or compromise
  • 🛡️ Metadata Protection: Hides who you're talking to, not just what you're saying
  • Scalable: Efficient group messaging for small teams to large communities
  • 🔗 Interoperable: Works across different clients and implementations
  • 🆔 Identity Freedom: No phone numbers or email addresses required

Marmot addresses critical limitations in existing messaging systems:

  • Signal: Excellent E2EE but centralized infrastructure vulnerable to shutdown
  • NIP-04/NIP-17: Basic encryption but lacks forward secrecy and group messaging
  • Traditional Platforms: Vulnerable to mass surveillance and censorship

By combining MLS's proven cryptography with Nostr's decentralized architecture, Marmot provides the security of Signal with the censorship resistance of decentralized protocols.

Security Overview

Marmot maintains strong security guarantees through MLS:

  • Forward Secrecy: Past messages remain secure even if current keys are compromised
  • Post-Compromise Security: Key rotation limits impact of future compromises
  • Identity Separation: MLS signing keys are distinct from Nostr identity keys
  • Regular Key Rotation: Automatic key updates enhance security over time

Protocol Specifications

Before implementing Marmot, you should have:

Experimental

⚠️ Important: Marmot is currently experimental software.

While the protocol is based on proven cryptographic foundations (MLS and Nostr), the Marmot specification itself is still under active development. Key considerations:

  • Breaking Changes: The protocol may undergo breaking changes as we refine the specification
  • Security Review: The protocol has not yet undergone formal security auditing
  • Implementation Maturity: Reference implementations are functional but may contain bugs
  • Interoperability: Cross-client compatibility is a goal but not yet fully tested

Use in Production: We recommend against using Marmot for production applications until the protocol reaches stable status. Current implementations are suitable for:

  • Research and development
  • Proof-of-concept applications
  • Contributing to protocol development
  • Educational purposes

We welcome feedback, security analysis, and contributions to help mature the protocol toward production readiness.

Marmot Implementation Proposals (MIPs)

Required MIPs must be implemented for Marmot compatibility. Implementations may choose which optional MIPs to implement based on their application's needs.

MIPDescriptionStatusRequired?
MIP-00Credentials & Key Packages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-01Group Construction & Marmot Group Data Extension👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-02Welcome Events👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-03Group Messages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-04Encrypted Media👀 Review❌ No
MIP-05Push Notifications🚧 Draft❌ No

Protocol Implementations

Projects using Marmot

Contributing

This protocol is actively developed and welcomes contributions:

  • 🐛 Issues: Report bugs or suggest improvements
  • 📖 Documentation: Help improve specifications and guides
  • 🔧 Implementation: Build clients and libraries
  • 🧪 Testing: Help verify interoperability

References

Legacy Documentation

  • NIP-EE - Original Nostr NIP (now superseded by this protocol specification)

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🦫 Marmot Protocol

Secure, decentralized group messaging that protects both content and metadata

Marmot combines the MLS Protocol with Nostr's decentralized network to deliver truly private group messaging without relying on centralized servers or legacy identity systems.

Why Marmot?

  • 🔒 End-to-End Encrypted: Messages are encrypted on your device and can only be read by intended recipients
  • 🌐 Decentralized: No central servers to shut down or compromise
  • 🛡️ Metadata Protection: Hides who you're talking to, not just what you're saying
  • Scalable: Efficient group messaging for small teams to large communities
  • 🔗 Interoperable: Works across different clients and implementations
  • 🆔 Identity Freedom: No phone numbers or email addresses required

Marmot addresses critical limitations in existing messaging systems:

  • Signal: Excellent E2EE but centralized infrastructure vulnerable to shutdown
  • NIP-04/NIP-17: Basic encryption but lacks forward secrecy and group messaging
  • Traditional Platforms: Vulnerable to mass surveillance and censorship

By combining MLS's proven cryptography with Nostr's decentralized architecture, Marmot provides the security of Signal with the censorship resistance of decentralized protocols.

Security Overview

Marmot maintains strong security guarantees through MLS:

  • Forward Secrecy: Past messages remain secure even if current keys are compromised
  • Post-Compromise Security: Key rotation limits impact of future compromises
  • Identity Separation: MLS signing keys are distinct from Nostr identity keys
  • Regular Key Rotation: Automatic key updates enhance security over time

Protocol Specifications

Before implementing Marmot, you should have:

Experimental

⚠️ Important: Marmot is currently experimental software.

While the protocol is based on proven cryptographic foundations (MLS and Nostr), the Marmot specification itself is still under active development. Key considerations:

  • Breaking Changes: The protocol may undergo breaking changes as we refine the specification
  • Security Review: The protocol has not yet undergone formal security auditing
  • Implementation Maturity: Reference implementations are functional but may contain bugs
  • Interoperability: Cross-client compatibility is a goal but not yet fully tested

Use in Production: We recommend against using Marmot for production applications until the protocol reaches stable status. Current implementations are suitable for:

  • Research and development
  • Proof-of-concept applications
  • Contributing to protocol development
  • Educational purposes

We welcome feedback, security analysis, and contributions to help mature the protocol toward production readiness.

Marmot Implementation Proposals (MIPs)

Required MIPs must be implemented for Marmot compatibility. Implementations may choose which optional MIPs to implement based on their application's needs.

MIPDescriptionStatusRequired?
MIP-00Credentials & Key Packages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-01Group Construction & Marmot Group Data Extension👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-02Welcome Events👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-03Group Messages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-04Encrypted Media👀 Review❌ No
MIP-05Push Notifications🚧 Draft❌ No

Protocol Implementations

Projects using Marmot

Contributing

This protocol is actively developed and welcomes contributions:

  • 🐛 Issues: Report bugs or suggest improvements
  • 📖 Documentation: Help improve specifications and guides
  • 🔧 Implementation: Build clients and libraries
  • 🧪 Testing: Help verify interoperability

References

Legacy Documentation

  • NIP-EE - Original Nostr NIP (now superseded by this protocol specification)

About

The Marmot Protocol is a messaging protocol that specifies how to do efficient end-to-end encrypted group messaging using Nostr's decentralized identity & relay network combined with the MLS Protocol.

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🦫 Marmot Protocol

Secure, decentralized group messaging that protects both content and metadata

Marmot combines the MLS Protocol with Nostr's decentralized network to deliver truly private group messaging without relying on centralized servers or legacy identity systems.

Why Marmot?

  • 🔒 End-to-End Encrypted: Messages are encrypted on your device and can only be read by intended recipients
  • 🌐 Decentralized: No central servers to shut down or compromise
  • 🛡️ Metadata Protection: Hides who you're talking to, not just what you're saying
  • Scalable: Efficient group messaging for small teams to large communities
  • 🔗 Interoperable: Works across different clients and implementations
  • 🆔 Identity Freedom: No phone numbers or email addresses required

Marmot addresses critical limitations in existing messaging systems:

  • Signal: Excellent E2EE but centralized infrastructure vulnerable to shutdown
  • NIP-04/NIP-17: Basic encryption but lacks forward secrecy and group messaging
  • Traditional Platforms: Vulnerable to mass surveillance and censorship

By combining MLS's proven cryptography with Nostr's decentralized architecture, Marmot provides the security of Signal with the censorship resistance of decentralized protocols.

Security Overview

Marmot maintains strong security guarantees through MLS:

  • Forward Secrecy: Past messages remain secure even if current keys are compromised
  • Post-Compromise Security: Key rotation limits impact of future compromises
  • Identity Separation: MLS signing keys are distinct from Nostr identity keys
  • Regular Key Rotation: Automatic key updates enhance security over time

Protocol Specifications

Before implementing Marmot, you should have:

Experimental

⚠️ Important: Marmot is currently experimental software.

While the protocol is based on proven cryptographic foundations (MLS and Nostr), the Marmot specification itself is still under active development. Key considerations:

  • Breaking Changes: The protocol may undergo breaking changes as we refine the specification
  • Security Review: The protocol has not yet undergone formal security auditing
  • Implementation Maturity: Reference implementations are functional but may contain bugs
  • Interoperability: Cross-client compatibility is a goal but not yet fully tested

Use in Production: We recommend against using Marmot for production applications until the protocol reaches stable status. Current implementations are suitable for:

  • Research and development
  • Proof-of-concept applications
  • Contributing to protocol development
  • Educational purposes

We welcome feedback, security analysis, and contributions to help mature the protocol toward production readiness.

Marmot Implementation Proposals (MIPs)

Required MIPs must be implemented for Marmot compatibility. Implementations may choose which optional MIPs to implement based on their application's needs.

MIPDescriptionStatusRequired?
MIP-00Credentials & Key Packages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-01Group Construction & Marmot Group Data Extension👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-02Welcome Events👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-03Group Messages👀 Review✅ Yes
MIP-04Encrypted Media👀 Review❌ No
MIP-05Push Notifications🚧 Draft❌ No

Protocol Implementations

Projects using Marmot

Contributing

This protocol is actively developed and welcomes contributions:

  • 🐛 Issues: Report bugs or suggest improvements
  • 📖 Documentation: Help improve specifications and guides
  • 🔧 Implementation: Build clients and libraries
  • 🧪 Testing: Help verify interoperability

References

Legacy Documentation

  • NIP-EE - Original Nostr NIP (now superseded by this protocol specification)

About

The Marmot Protocol is a messaging protocol that specifies how to do efficient end-to-end encrypted group messaging using Nostr's decentralized identity & relay network combined with the MLS Protocol.

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