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Null Groups
Encrypted communication for communities, teams, DAOs, creators, and private networks.
Updated August 2026 · 5 minute read
Null Groups provides encrypted communication for communities, teams, DAOs, creators, and private networks.
Group types
| Group type | Description |
|---|---|
| Private | Invitation required |
| Token-gated | Access based on an approved asset or credential |
| Paid | Membership paid through a supported asset |
| Team | Organization roles and policies |
| Public discovery | Public listing with encrypted member content |
| Temporary | Automatically expires after an event or period |
Roles
- Owner
- Administrator
- Moderator
- Member
- Guest
- Bot or Integration
Group features
- encrypted messages;
- threads;
- announcements;
- polls;
- shared files;
- group payments;
- membership credentials;
- role permissions;
- moderation logs;
- optional message retention policy.
Membership flow
Eligibility is verified before group encryption state is distributed to a new member.
flowchart TD
A[User requests access] --> B[Prove invitation, payment, or credential]
B --> C[Group verifies eligibility]
C --> D[Issue membership permission]
D --> E[Distribute group encryption state]
E --> F[User enters encrypted group]Related records