Why chat in Qaxa isn't just another feed
We have reached peak notification fatigue. Modern chat apps are designed like social networks—optimized for engagement, dopamine loops, and the fear of missing out. But in a workspace, "engagement" is often just a synonym for distraction.
By separating where you talk from where you build, traditional tools force you to constantly switch contexts, turning your workflow into a fragmented mess of open tabs and lost threads.
The work doomscroll
In many tools, chat becomes a distraction engine. Threads live on their own, completely disconnected from the actual work. You constantly jump between tabs, chasing context, while your focus fades in the process. It’s a doomscroll, just with a paycheck attached.
Communication in context
We keep the signal where the work happens. Talk inside a Space, a Task, Note, or one-on-one. No switching context. No hunting for that one specific instruction. The conversation stays physically attached to the objective.
How it works
The Secure Channel
Chat one-on-one or with the whole team—right inside the Space. Because the Space is isolated, the chat inherits that security. Every message is encrypted, contained, and invisible to the outside world.
Talk inside the work
Need clarity on a specific objective? Don't clutter the main channel. Comment directly inside the Task or Note. The discussion stays attached to the file, not lost in a general feed.
Tactical comms (signal over noise)
It’s secure, but it isn’t dry.
- Mentions: Tag specific teammates only when necessary.
- Reactions: Acknowledge receipt with a reaction rather than typing "Okay" and spamming everyone's feed.
- Uploads: Drop evidence directly into the stream.
PGP by default
Most chat apps encrypt only in transit. We encrypt end-to-end with PGP. No middlemen. No scanning algorithms. Only you and the people in the Space hold the keys to read the message.
The result
Chat stops being a feed you have to "manage." It becomes a thread running through your work—private, connected, and exactly where you need it.
What’s next
We’re exploring global message search, threaded replies within Spaces, and markdown formatting. But the foundation won’t change—chat in Qaxa is signal, not noise.
