Ricochet Refresh is an instant messaging application that protects identity, contacts, and conversation content. Communication occurs directly between users through the Tor network, without central servers storing metadata or logs. No entity can learn the IP addresses of the participants, who is communicating with whom, or the timing of the communication. The application generates a unique identifier (Ricochet ID) for each user, eliminating the need to provide a phone number, email address, or any personal data.