Nullroom.io – Experimental, stateless P2P messaging and file sharing

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Hi HN, I’ve been experimenting with WebRTC and Rails 8 to see if it's possible to build a messaging utility that is truly "stateless". I wanted to create something for those moments when you need to move a snippet of text or a file between devices without leaving a trace on a server, a database, or a third-party cloud. The AI Collaboration: I also want to mention that this project has been a deep dive into collaborating with AI. I used AI to brainstorm the "Zero-Trace" architecture, help me harden the infrastructure after a security audit. How it works: Zero-Trace Architecture: No accounts, no cookies (beyond basic security), and absolutely no server-side logging. Client-Side Encryption: Encryption keys stay in the URL fragment (#). Since fragments are never sent to the server, the signaling layer is cryptographically blind to your data. P2P Signaling: We use ActionCable for the initial handshake. Once the WebRTC DataChannel is established, the conversation and file transfers happen directly between browsers. Zero Third-Party Dependencies: No external fonts, scripts, or trackers. Everything is served from the origin to prevent IP leakage to third-party providers. The Beta Experiment: I'm currently testing the stability of the P2P signaling. I’ve enabled file transfers (up to 24MB) for everyone during this phase. I’m curious to see how the connection logic handles different network environments. The Tech Stack: Framework: Rails 8 Deployment: Kamal 2 on a single VPS I’d love to get your thoughts on the UX and any edge cases you find with the WebRTC handshake!

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