A client-facing history of how CRIV keeps expanding private exchange.
This page is the public feature log for CRIV. We use it to show what has already shipped, what changed in each major version, and how the platform is growing as a private relationship network instead of a generic messenger.
If you want the short version: CRIV began with encrypted files, expanded into voice and video calls, added manual-decrypt live chat, and now includes group rooms, encrypted file sharing inside calls and chats, support chat, affiliate tools, and relationship-based controls.
- Only logged-in registered users can use calls and live chat features.
- Free receiver access remains focused on decrypting delivered text or files, not joining calls or live chat.
- This page will continue to be updated as new client-facing features ship.
Version 7.0 is the current public feature set.
From encrypted relay to private relationship network
Encrypted files and private delivery
CRIV started as a private relay for encrypted text and file exchange with alias-based contacts, receiver access, and website or PWA decryption.
Registered-user voice and video calls
The second major release added private voice and video calls for registered CRIV users who saved each other deliberately.
Manual-decrypt live chat
CRIV then added near-instant live chat with manual decrypt as the default secure model and short server retention.
Version 4.0
The latest CRIV release expands the platform into a private relationship network with groups, richer permissions, support workflows, and versioned client features.
Version 5.0
CRIV now lets active video calls share a chosen screen, tab, or window with optional browser-provided audio and switch the shared source during the same call.
Version 6.0
CRIV now sends account email alerts for key secure text, file, and call notifications, and the public homepage now explains that activity can be waiting before you log in.
Version 7.0
CRIV now supports annual BTC or PAYG billing, with wallet top-ups, usage-based pricing for send and call actions, one-year credit validity, and low-balance alerts.
What each version introduced
Version 1.0
Encrypted files and private delivery
- Encrypted text and file delivery
- Alias-based address book
- Receiver access through the website or PWA
- Minimal registration with email and password
Version 2.0
Registered-user voice and video calls
- One-to-one voice calls
- One-to-one video calls
- Secure voice mail and video mail
- Incoming ringtone plus mute and pause controls
Version 3.0
Manual-decrypt live chat
- Encrypted live chat for saved registered contacts
- Manual decrypt for each incoming message
- Save chat to device before leaving
- Server-side chat purge when the last participant leaves
Version 4.0
Version 4.0
- Group voice calls up to 10 and group video calls up to 6
- Group live chat with approval-based invitations
- Encrypted file sending in live chats and active calls, including groups
- Encrypted support chat inside the app
- Affiliate system with paid-user referral unlock
- Security event tracking and relationship-level controls
Version 5.0
Version 5.0
- Screen sharing during active video calls
- Browser picker support for choosing a display, tab, or single window
- Audio sharing when the browser offers it
- Change Shared Window during the same call
- Stop sharing and return to the camera without ending the call
Version 6.0
Version 6.0
- Email alerts when important account notifications are created
- Alerts direct users to sign in and open their Notifications page
- Coverage for secure delivery and call-related notification events
- New homepage feature card explaining waiting activity alerts
Version 7.0
Version 7.0
- Registration now includes annual BTC or PAYG plan choice
- PAYG rates for text, file send, voice calls/mail, and video calls/mail
- Caller-only billing for voice and video sessions
- Receiving texts and receiving calls remain free
- Minimum top-up and low-balance alerts for PAYG wallets
- PAYG credits are non-transferable and valid for one year
- Upgrade from PAYG to annual with PAYG credit applied to annual due