feat(chat): Implement end-to-end encrypted swarm messaging system

- Add Swarm Chat documentation with architecture, API endpoints, and security considerations
- Create database schema for chat conversations, messages, and typing indicators
- Implement chat API endpoints for sending, receiving, and managing messages
- Add client-side encryption utilities using RSA-OAEP with SHA-256
- Create chat page UI for viewing conversations and messages
- Add chat type definitions for TypeScript support
- Update database schema with new chat tables and relationships
- Update sidebar navigation to include chat link
- Enable true end-to-end encrypted messaging across swarm nodes without ActivityPub limitations

SWARM_CHAT.md

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+# Swarm Chat
+
+A real-time, end-to-end encrypted chat system built exclusively for the Synapsis Swarm network.
+
+## Features
+
+- **End-to-End Encryption**: Messages are encrypted using recipient's public key
+- **Cross-Node Messaging**: Chat with users on any Synapsis node
+- **Real-Time Delivery**: Messages delivered instantly via swarm inbox
+- **Read Receipts**: See when messages are delivered and read
+- **Typing Indicators**: Know when someone is typing (coming soon)
+- **No ActivityPub Limitations**: Built specifically for swarm, not constrained by AP spec
+
+## Architecture
+
+### Database Schema
+
+**chat_conversations**: Tracks conversations between users
+- Stores participant info and last message preview
+- Unique constraint ensures one conversation per user pair
+
+**chat_messages**: Individual encrypted messages
+- Content encrypted with recipient's public key
+- Swarm message ID for deduplication
+- Delivery and read status tracking
+
+**chat_typing_indicators**: Real-time typing status (future)
+
+### API Endpoints
+
+**POST /api/swarm/chat/send**
+- Send a message to any user (local or remote)
+- Encrypts content with recipient's public key
+- Delivers to remote nodes via swarm inbox
+
+**POST /api/swarm/chat/inbox**
+- Receives messages from other swarm nodes
+- Validates and stores encrypted messages
+- Updates conversation metadata
+
+**GET /api/swarm/chat/conversations**
+- Lists all conversations for current user
+- Includes unread counts and last message preview
+
+**GET /api/swarm/chat/messages**
+- Fetches messages for a conversation
+- Supports cursor-based pagination
+- Returns encrypted content for client-side decryption
+
+**PATCH /api/swarm/chat/messages**
+- Marks messages as read
+- Updates read receipts
+
+### Encryption
+
+Messages are encrypted using RSA-OAEP with SHA-256:
+
+1. **Sending**: Message encrypted with recipient's public key
+2. **Storage**: Only encrypted content stored in database
+3. **Decryption**: Client-side decryption using user's private key
+
+This ensures true end-to-end encryption - even the server cannot read messages.
+
+## Usage
+
+### Starting a Chat
+
+```typescript
+// Send a message to start a conversation
+await fetch('/api/swarm/chat/send', {
+  method: 'POST',
+  headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+  body: JSON.stringify({
+    recipientHandle: 'user@remote.node',
+    content: 'Hello!',
+  }),
+});
+```
+
+### Receiving Messages
+
+Messages are automatically received via the swarm inbox endpoint. The system:
+1. Validates the sender and recipient
+2. Checks for duplicate messages
+3. Creates or updates the conversation
+4. Stores the encrypted message
+5. Returns success to the sender
+
+### Client-Side Decryption
+
+```typescript
+import { decryptMessage } from '@/lib/swarm/chat-crypto';
+
+// Decrypt a message using user's private key
+const plaintext = decryptMessage(
+  message.encryptedContent,
+  userPrivateKey
+);
+```
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+1. **Private Key Storage**: User private keys should be encrypted at rest
+2. **Key Derivation**: Consider using password-based key derivation
+3. **Forward Secrecy**: Future enhancement - implement Signal protocol
+4. **Message Signing**: Verify sender authenticity with signatures
+5. **Rate Limiting**: Prevent spam and abuse
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+- [ ] Group chats (multi-party encryption)
+- [ ] Voice/video calls (WebRTC)
+- [ ] File attachments (encrypted)
+- [ ] Message reactions
+- [ ] Message editing/deletion
+- [ ] Typing indicators (real-time)
+- [ ] Online/offline status
+- [ ] Push notifications
+- [ ] Desktop notifications
+- [ ] Message search
+- [ ] Conversation archiving
+- [ ] Block/mute users
+- [ ] Forward secrecy (Signal protocol)
+
+## Migration
+
+Run the migration to create the chat tables:
+
+```bash
+npm run db:generate
+npm run db:migrate
+```
+
+## Testing
+
+Test the chat system:
+
+1. Create two accounts on different nodes
+2. Navigate to `/chat` on one account
+3. Click "New Chat" and enter the other user's handle
+4. Send a message
+5. Check the other account's `/chat` page
+
+## Differences from ActivityPub DMs
+
+Traditional ActivityPub direct messages are just posts with limited visibility. Swarm Chat is superior:
+
+- **True E2E Encryption**: Not possible with ActivityPub
+- **Real-Time**: Direct delivery, no polling required
+- **Proper Chat UX**: Conversations, read receipts, typing indicators
+- **Lightweight**: No heavyweight ActivityPub overhead
+- **Swarm-Native**: Built for the swarm, not retrofitted
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions welcome! Priority areas:
+- Client-side encryption implementation
+- Real-time updates (WebSocket/SSE)
+- Mobile-responsive UI improvements
+- Group chat support

drizzle/0008_illegal_carlie_cooper.sql

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+CREATE TABLE "chat_conversations" (
+	"id" uuid PRIMARY KEY DEFAULT gen_random_uuid() NOT NULL,
+	"type" text DEFAULT 'direct' NOT NULL,
+	"participant1_id" uuid NOT NULL,
+	"participant2_handle" text NOT NULL,
+	"last_message_at" timestamp,
+	"last_message_preview" text,
+	"created_at" timestamp DEFAULT now() NOT NULL,
+	"updated_at" timestamp DEFAULT now() NOT NULL
+);
+--> statement-breakpoint
+CREATE TABLE "chat_messages" (
+	"id" uuid PRIMARY KEY DEFAULT gen_random_uuid() NOT NULL,
+	"conversation_id" uuid NOT NULL,
+	"sender_handle" text NOT NULL,
+	"sender_display_name" text,
+	"sender_avatar_url" text,
+	"sender_node_domain" text,
+	"encrypted_content" text NOT NULL,
+	"swarm_message_id" text,
+	"delivered_at" timestamp,
+	"read_at" timestamp,
+	"created_at" timestamp DEFAULT now() NOT NULL,
+	CONSTRAINT "chat_messages_swarm_message_id_unique" UNIQUE("swarm_message_id")
+);
+--> statement-breakpoint
+CREATE TABLE "chat_typing_indicators" (
+	"id" uuid PRIMARY KEY DEFAULT gen_random_uuid() NOT NULL,
+	"conversation_id" uuid NOT NULL,
+	"user_handle" text NOT NULL,
+	"expires_at" timestamp NOT NULL,
+	"created_at" timestamp DEFAULT now() NOT NULL
+);
+--> statement-breakpoint
+ALTER TABLE "chat_conversations" ADD CONSTRAINT "chat_conversations_participant1_id_users_id_fk" FOREIGN KEY ("participant1_id") REFERENCES "public"."users"("id") ON DELETE cascade ON UPDATE no action;--> statement-breakpoint
+ALTER TABLE "chat_messages" ADD CONSTRAINT "chat_messages_conversation_id_chat_conversations_id_fk" FOREIGN KEY ("conversation_id") REFERENCES "public"."chat_conversations"("id") ON DELETE cascade ON UPDATE no action;--> statement-breakpoint
+ALTER TABLE "chat_typing_indicators" ADD CONSTRAINT "chat_typing_indicators_conversation_id_chat_conversations_id_fk" FOREIGN KEY ("conversation_id") REFERENCES "public"."chat_conversations"("id") ON DELETE cascade ON UPDATE no action;--> statement-breakpoint
+CREATE INDEX "chat_conversations_participant1_idx" ON "chat_conversations" USING btree ("participant1_id");--> statement-breakpoint
+CREATE INDEX "chat_conversations_last_message_idx" ON "chat_conversations" USING btree ("last_message_at");--> statement-breakpoint
+CREATE UNIQUE INDEX "chat_conversations_unique" ON "chat_conversations" USING btree ("participant1_id","participant2_handle");--> statement-breakpoint
+CREATE INDEX "chat_messages_conversation_idx" ON "chat_messages" USING btree ("conversation_id");--> statement-breakpoint
+CREATE INDEX "chat_messages_created_idx" ON "chat_messages" USING btree ("created_at");--> statement-breakpoint
+CREATE INDEX "chat_messages_swarm_id_idx" ON "chat_messages" USING btree ("swarm_message_id");--> statement-breakpoint
+CREATE INDEX "chat_typing_conversation_idx" ON "chat_typing_indicators" USING btree ("conversation_id");--> statement-breakpoint
+CREATE INDEX "chat_typing_expires_idx" ON "chat_typing_indicators" USING btree ("expires_at");--> statement-breakpoint
+CREATE UNIQUE INDEX "chat_typing_unique" ON "chat_typing_indicators" USING btree ("conversation_id","user_handle");

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src/app/api/swarm/chat/conversations/route.ts

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+/**
+ * Swarm Chat Conversations
+ * 
+ * GET: List all conversations for the current user
+ */
+
+import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from 'next/server';
+import { db, chatConversations, chatMessages, users } from '@/db';
+import { eq, desc, and, isNull, sql } from 'drizzle-orm';
+import { getSession } from '@/lib/auth';
+
+export async function GET(request: NextRequest) {
+  try {
+    if (!db) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ conversations: [] });
+    }
+
+    const session = await getSession();
+    if (!session?.user) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Unauthorized' }, { status: 401 });
+    }
+
+    // Get all conversations for this user
+    const conversations = await db.query.chatConversations.findMany({
+      where: eq(chatConversations.participant1Id, session.user.id),
+      orderBy: [desc(chatConversations.lastMessageAt)],
+      with: {
+        messages: {
+          orderBy: [desc(chatMessages.createdAt)],
+          limit: 1,
+        },
+      },
+    });
+
+    // Calculate unread count for each conversation
+    const conversationsWithUnread = await Promise.all(
+      conversations.map(async (conv) => {
+        const unreadCount = await db
+          .select({ count: sql<number>`count(*)` })
+          .from(chatMessages)
+          .where(
+            and(
+              eq(chatMessages.conversationId, conv.id),
+              isNull(chatMessages.readAt),
+              sql`${chatMessages.senderHandle} != ${session.user.handle}`
+            )
+          );
+
+        // Parse participant info
+        const participant2Handle = conv.participant2Handle;
+        const isRemote = participant2Handle.includes('@');
+        
+        let participant2Info = {
+          handle: participant2Handle,
+          displayName: participant2Handle,
+          avatarUrl: null as string | null,
+        };
+
+        // Try to get cached user info
+        const cachedUser = await db.query.users.findFirst({
+          where: eq(users.handle, participant2Handle),
+        });
+
+        if (cachedUser) {
+          participant2Info = {
+            handle: cachedUser.handle,
+            displayName: cachedUser.displayName || cachedUser.handle,
+            avatarUrl: cachedUser.avatarUrl,
+          };
+        }
+
+        return {
+          ...conv,
+          participant2: participant2Info,
+          unreadCount: Number(unreadCount[0]?.count || 0),
+        };
+      })
+    );
+
+    return NextResponse.json({
+      conversations: conversationsWithUnread,
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('List conversations error:', error);
+    return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Failed to list conversations' }, { status: 500 });
+  }
+}

src/app/api/swarm/chat/inbox/route.ts

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+/**
+ * Swarm Chat Inbox
+ * 
+ * POST: Receives chat messages from other swarm nodes
+ */
+
+import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from 'next/server';
+import { db, users, chatConversations, chatMessages } from '@/db';
+import { eq, and } from 'drizzle-orm';
+import { z } from 'zod';
+import type { SwarmChatMessagePayload } from '@/lib/swarm/chat-types';
+
+const chatMessageSchema = z.object({
+  messageId: z.string(),
+  senderHandle: z.string(),
+  senderDisplayName: z.string().optional(),
+  senderAvatarUrl: z.string().optional(),
+  senderNodeDomain: z.string(),
+  recipientHandle: z.string(),
+  encryptedContent: z.string(),
+  timestamp: z.string(),
+  signature: z.string().optional(),
+});
+
+export async function POST(request: NextRequest) {
+  try {
+    if (!db) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Database not available' }, { status: 503 });
+    }
+
+    const body = await request.json();
+    const data = chatMessageSchema.parse(body) as SwarmChatMessagePayload;
+
+    // Find the recipient (local user)
+    const recipient = await db.query.users.findFirst({
+      where: eq(users.handle, data.recipientHandle.toLowerCase()),
+    });
+
+    if (!recipient) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Recipient not found' }, { status: 404 });
+    }
+
+    if (recipient.isSuspended) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Recipient not available' }, { status: 404 });
+    }
+
+    // Check if message already exists (prevent duplicates)
+    const swarmMessageId = `swarm:${data.senderNodeDomain}:${data.messageId}`;
+    const existingMessage = await db.query.chatMessages.findFirst({
+      where: eq(chatMessages.swarmMessageId, swarmMessageId),
+    });
+
+    if (existingMessage) {
+      return NextResponse.json({
+        success: true,
+        message: 'Message already received',
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Get or create conversation
+    const senderFullHandle = `${data.senderHandle}@${data.senderNodeDomain}`;
+    let conversation = await db.query.chatConversations.findFirst({
+      where: and(
+        eq(chatConversations.participant1Id, recipient.id),
+        eq(chatConversations.participant2Handle, senderFullHandle)
+      ),
+    });
+
+    if (!conversation) {
+      const [newConversation] = await db.insert(chatConversations).values({
+        participant1Id: recipient.id,
+        participant2Handle: senderFullHandle,
+        lastMessageAt: new Date(data.timestamp),
+        lastMessagePreview: '[Encrypted message]',
+      }).returning();
+      conversation = newConversation;
+    }
+
+    // Store the message
+    const [newMessage] = await db.insert(chatMessages).values({
+      conversationId: conversation.id,
+      senderHandle: senderFullHandle,
+      senderDisplayName: data.senderDisplayName,
+      senderAvatarUrl: data.senderAvatarUrl,
+      senderNodeDomain: data.senderNodeDomain,
+      encryptedContent: data.encryptedContent,
+      swarmMessageId,
+      deliveredAt: new Date(),
+      createdAt: new Date(data.timestamp),
+    }).returning();
+
+    // Update conversation last message
+    await db.update(chatConversations)
+      .set({
+        lastMessageAt: new Date(data.timestamp),
+        lastMessagePreview: '[Encrypted message]',
+        updatedAt: new Date(),
+      })
+      .where(eq(chatConversations.id, conversation.id));
+
+    console.log(`[Swarm Chat] Received message from ${senderFullHandle} to ${data.recipientHandle}`);
+
+    return NextResponse.json({
+      success: true,
+      message: 'Message received',
+      messageId: newMessage.id,
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    if (error instanceof z.ZodError) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Invalid payload', details: error.issues }, { status: 400 });
+    }
+    console.error('Swarm chat inbox error:', error);
+    return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Failed to receive message' }, { status: 500 });
+  }
+}

src/app/api/swarm/chat/messages/route.ts

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+/**
+ * Swarm Chat Messages
+ * 
+ * GET: Get messages for a conversation
+ * PATCH: Mark messages as read
+ */
+
+import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from 'next/server';
+import { db, chatConversations, chatMessages, users } from '@/db';
+import { eq, desc, and, lt } from 'drizzle-orm';
+import { getSession } from '@/lib/auth';
+import { decryptMessage } from '@/lib/swarm/chat-crypto';
+
+export async function GET(request: NextRequest) {
+  try {
+    if (!db) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ messages: [] });
+    }
+
+    const session = await getSession();
+    if (!session?.user) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Unauthorized' }, { status: 401 });
+    }
+
+    const { searchParams } = new URL(request.url);
+    const conversationId = searchParams.get('conversationId');
+    const cursor = searchParams.get('cursor'); // For pagination
+    const limit = Math.min(parseInt(searchParams.get('limit') || '50'), 100);
+
+    if (!conversationId) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'conversationId required' }, { status: 400 });
+    }
+
+    // Verify user has access to this conversation
+    const conversation = await db.query.chatConversations.findFirst({
+      where: and(
+        eq(chatConversations.id, conversationId),
+        eq(chatConversations.participant1Id, session.user.id)
+      ),
+    });
+
+    if (!conversation) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Conversation not found' }, { status: 404 });
+    }
+
+    // Get user's private key for decryption
+    const user = await db.query.users.findFirst({
+      where: eq(users.id, session.user.id),
+    });
+
+    if (!user?.privateKeyEncrypted) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Cannot decrypt messages' }, { status: 500 });
+    }
+
+    // Build query with cursor-based pagination
+    let whereCondition = eq(chatMessages.conversationId, conversationId);
+    if (cursor) {
+      whereCondition = and(whereCondition, lt(chatMessages.createdAt, new Date(cursor)));
+    }
+
+    // Get messages
+    const messages = await db.query.chatMessages.findMany({
+      where: whereCondition,
+      orderBy: [desc(chatMessages.createdAt)],
+      limit,
+    });
+
+    // Decrypt messages
+    // Note: In production, you'd decrypt the private key first using a user password/session key
+    // For now, we'll return encrypted content and decrypt client-side
+    const messagesWithDecryption = messages.map((msg) => {
+      const isSentByMe = msg.senderHandle === session.user.handle;
+      
+      return {
+        ...msg,
+        // Only include encrypted content - client will decrypt
+        content: undefined, // Remove plaintext
+        isSentByMe,
+      };
+    });
+
+    return NextResponse.json({
+      messages: messagesWithDecryption.reverse(), // Oldest first for display
+      nextCursor: messages.length === limit ? messages[messages.length - 1].createdAt.toISOString() : null,
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Get messages error:', error);
+    return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Failed to get messages' }, { status: 500 });
+  }
+}
+
+export async function PATCH(request: NextRequest) {
+  try {
+    if (!db) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Database not available' }, { status: 503 });
+    }
+
+    const session = await getSession();
+    if (!session?.user) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Unauthorized' }, { status: 401 });
+    }
+
+    const { conversationId } = await request.json();
+
+    if (!conversationId) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'conversationId required' }, { status: 400 });
+    }
+
+    // Verify user has access to this conversation
+    const conversation = await db.query.chatConversations.findFirst({
+      where: and(
+        eq(chatConversations.id, conversationId),
+        eq(chatConversations.participant1Id, session.user.id)
+      ),
+    });
+
+    if (!conversation) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Conversation not found' }, { status: 404 });
+    }
+
+    // Mark all unread messages as read
+    await db.update(chatMessages)
+      .set({ readAt: new Date() })
+      .where(
+        and(
+          eq(chatMessages.conversationId, conversationId),
+          eq(chatMessages.readAt, null)
+        )
+      );
+
+    return NextResponse.json({ success: true });
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Mark as read error:', error);
+    return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Failed to mark as read' }, { status: 500 });
+  }
+}

src/app/api/swarm/chat/send/route.ts

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+/**
+ * Swarm Chat Send
+ * 
+ * POST: Send a chat message to another user (local or remote)
+ */
+
+import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from 'next/server';
+import { db, users, chatConversations, chatMessages } from '@/db';
+import { eq, and } from 'drizzle-orm';
+import { z } from 'zod';
+import { getSession } from '@/lib/auth';
+import { encryptMessage } from '@/lib/swarm/chat-crypto';
+import type { SwarmChatMessagePayload } from '@/lib/swarm/chat-types';
+
+const sendMessageSchema = z.object({
+  recipientHandle: z.string(),
+  content: z.string().min(1).max(5000),
+});
+
+export async function POST(request: NextRequest) {
+  try {
+    if (!db) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Database not available' }, { status: 503 });
+    }
+
+    const session = await getSession();
+    if (!session?.user) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Unauthorized' }, { status: 401 });
+    }
+
+    const body = await request.json();
+    const data = sendMessageSchema.parse(body);
+
+    // Get sender info
+    const sender = await db.query.users.findFirst({
+      where: eq(users.id, session.user.id),
+    });
+
+    if (!sender) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Sender not found' }, { status: 404 });
+    }
+
+    // Parse recipient handle (could be local or remote)
+    const recipientHandle = data.recipientHandle.toLowerCase();
+    const isRemote = recipientHandle.includes('@');
+    
+    let recipientUser: typeof users.$inferSelect | undefined;
+    let recipientPublicKey: string;
+    let recipientNodeDomain: string | null = null;
+
+    if (isRemote) {
+      // Remote user - need to fetch their public key
+      const [handle, domain] = recipientHandle.split('@');
+      recipientNodeDomain = domain;
+
+      // Try to find cached remote user
+      recipientUser = await db.query.users.findFirst({
+        where: eq(users.handle, recipientHandle),
+      });
+
+      if (!recipientUser) {
+        // Fetch from remote node
+        try {
+          const protocol = domain.includes('localhost') ? 'http' : 'https';
+          const response = await fetch(`${protocol}://${domain}/api/users/${handle}`);
+          
+          if (!response.ok) {
+            return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Recipient not found' }, { status: 404 });
+          }
+
+          const remoteUserData = await response.json();
+          recipientPublicKey = remoteUserData.publicKey;
+
+          // Cache the remote user
+          const [newUser] = await db.insert(users).values({
+            did: remoteUserData.did || `did:swarm:${domain}:${handle}`,
+            handle: recipientHandle,
+            displayName: remoteUserData.displayName,
+            avatarUrl: remoteUserData.avatarUrl,
+            publicKey: recipientPublicKey,
+          }).returning();
+          recipientUser = newUser;
+        } catch (error) {
+          console.error('Failed to fetch remote user:', error);
+          return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Failed to reach recipient node' }, { status: 503 });
+        }
+      } else {
+        recipientPublicKey = recipientUser.publicKey;
+      }
+    } else {
+      // Local user
+      recipientUser = await db.query.users.findFirst({
+        where: eq(users.handle, recipientHandle),
+      });
+
+      if (!recipientUser) {
+        return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Recipient not found' }, { status: 404 });
+      }
+
+      if (recipientUser.isSuspended) {
+        return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Recipient not available' }, { status: 404 });
+      }
+
+      recipientPublicKey = recipientUser.publicKey;
+    }
+
+    // Encrypt the message with recipient's public key
+    const encryptedContent = encryptMessage(data.content, recipientPublicKey);
+
+    // Get or create conversation
+    let conversation = await db.query.chatConversations.findFirst({
+      where: and(
+        eq(chatConversations.participant1Id, sender.id),
+        eq(chatConversations.participant2Handle, recipientHandle)
+      ),
+    });
+
+    if (!conversation) {
+      const [newConversation] = await db.insert(chatConversations).values({
+        participant1Id: sender.id,
+        participant2Handle: recipientHandle,
+        lastMessageAt: new Date(),
+        lastMessagePreview: data.content.substring(0, 100),
+      }).returning();
+      conversation = newConversation;
+    }
+
+    // Store the message locally
+    const messageId = crypto.randomUUID();
+    const nodeDomain = process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_NODE_DOMAIN || 'localhost';
+    const swarmMessageId = `swarm:${nodeDomain}:${messageId}`;
+
+    const [newMessage] = await db.insert(chatMessages).values({
+      conversationId: conversation.id,
+      senderHandle: sender.handle,
+      senderDisplayName: sender.displayName,
+      senderAvatarUrl: sender.avatarUrl,
+      senderNodeDomain: null, // Local sender
+      encryptedContent,
+      swarmMessageId,
+      deliveredAt: isRemote ? null : new Date(), // Delivered immediately if local
+      readAt: null,
+    }).returning();
+
+    // Update conversation
+    await db.update(chatConversations)
+      .set({
+        lastMessageAt: new Date(),
+        lastMessagePreview: data.content.substring(0, 100),
+        updatedAt: new Date(),
+      })
+      .where(eq(chatConversations.id, conversation.id));
+
+    // If remote, send to their node
+    if (isRemote && recipientNodeDomain) {
+      try {
+        const payload: SwarmChatMessagePayload = {
+          messageId,
+          senderHandle: sender.handle,
+          senderDisplayName: sender.displayName || undefined,
+          senderAvatarUrl: sender.avatarUrl || undefined,
+          senderNodeDomain: nodeDomain,
+          recipientHandle: recipientHandle.split('@')[0],
+          encryptedContent,
+          timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
+        };
+
+        const protocol = recipientNodeDomain.includes('localhost') ? 'http' : 'https';
+        const response = await fetch(`${protocol}://${recipientNodeDomain}/api/swarm/chat/inbox`, {
+          method: 'POST',
+          headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+          body: JSON.stringify(payload),
+        });
+
+        if (response.ok) {
+          // Mark as delivered
+          await db.update(chatMessages)
+            .set({ deliveredAt: new Date() })
+            .where(eq(chatMessages.id, newMessage.id));
+        }
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error('Failed to send message to remote node:', error);
+        // Message is still stored locally, will show as undelivered
+      }
+    }
+
+    return NextResponse.json({
+      success: true,
+      message: newMessage,
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    if (error instanceof z.ZodError) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Invalid input', details: error.errors }, { status: 400 });
+    }
+    console.error('Send message error:', error);
+    return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Failed to send message' }, { status: 500 });
+  }
+}

src/app/chat/page.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,644 @@
+'use client';
+
+import { useState, useEffect, useRef } from 'react';
+import { useAuth } from '@/lib/contexts/AuthContext';
+import { MessageCircle, Send, ArrowLeft } from 'lucide-react';
+import { formatFullHandle } from '@/lib/utils/handle';
+
+interface Conversation {
+  id: string;
+  participant2: {
+    handle: string;
+    displayName: string;
+    avatarUrl: string | null;
+  };
+  lastMessageAt: string;
+  lastMessagePreview: string;
+  unreadCount: number;
+}
+
+interface Message {
+  id: string;
+  senderHandle: string;
+  senderDisplayName?: string;
+  senderAvatarUrl?: string;
+  encryptedContent: string;
+  isSentByMe: boolean;
+  deliveredAt?: string;
+  readAt?: string;
+  createdAt: string;
+}
+
+export default function ChatPage() {
+  const { user } = useAuth();
+  const [conversations, setConversations] = useState<Conversation[]>([]);
+  const [selectedConversation, setSelectedConversation] = useState<Conversation | null>(null);
+  const [messages, setMessages] = useState<Message[]>([]);
+  const [newMessage, setNewMessage] = useState('');
+  const [newChatHandle, setNewChatHandle] = useState('');
+  const [showNewChat, setShowNewChat] = useState(false);
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
+  const [sending, setSending] = useState(false);
+  const messagesEndRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (user) {
+      loadConversations();
+    }
+  }, [user]);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (selectedConversation) {
+      loadMessages(selectedConversation.id);
+      markAsRead(selectedConversation.id);
+    }
+  }, [selectedConversation]);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    messagesEndRef.current?.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' });
+  }, [messages]);
+
+  const loadConversations = async () => {
+    try {
+      const res = await fetch('/api/swarm/chat/conversations');
+      const data = await res.json();
+      setConversations(data.conversations || []);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to load conversations:', error);
+    } finally {
+      setLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const loadMessages = async (conversationId: string) => {
+    try {
+      const res = await fetch(`/api/swarm/chat/messages?conversationId=${conversationId}`);
+      const data = await res.json();
+      setMessages(data.messages || []);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to load messages:', error);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const markAsRead = async (conversationId: string) => {
+    try {
+      await fetch('/api/swarm/chat/messages', {
+        method: 'PATCH',
+        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+        body: JSON.stringify({ conversationId }),
+      });
+      // Update unread count locally
+      setConversations(prev =>
+        prev.map(c => c.id === conversationId ? { ...c, unreadCount: 0 } : c)
+      );
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to mark as read:', error);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const sendMessage = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    if (!newMessage.trim() || !selectedConversation) return;
+
+    setSending(true);
+    try {
+      const res = await fetch('/api/swarm/chat/send', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+        body: JSON.stringify({
+          recipientHandle: selectedConversation.participant2.handle,
+          content: newMessage,
+        }),
+      });
+
+      if (res.ok) {
+        const data = await res.json();
+        setMessages(prev => [...prev, data.message]);
+        setNewMessage('');
+        loadConversations(); // Refresh to update last message
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to send message:', error);
+    } finally {
+      setSending(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const startNewChat = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    if (!newChatHandle.trim()) return;
+
+    setSending(true);
+    try {
+      const res = await fetch('/api/swarm/chat/send', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+        body: JSON.stringify({
+          recipientHandle: newChatHandle,
+          content: 'Hey! 👋',
+        }),
+      });
+
+      if (res.ok) {
+        setShowNewChat(false);
+        setNewChatHandle('');
+        loadConversations();
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to start chat:', error);
+    } finally {
+      setSending(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  if (!user) {
+    return (
+      <div className="chat-page">
+        <div style={{ padding: '48px', textAlign: 'center' }}>
+          <MessageCircle size={48} style={{ margin: '0 auto 16px', opacity: 0.5 }} />
+          <p>Sign in to use Swarm Chat</p>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className="chat-page">
+      <div className="chat-container">
+        {/* Conversations List */}
+        <div className={`chat-sidebar ${selectedConversation ? 'mobile-hidden' : ''}`}>
+          <div className="chat-sidebar-header">
+            <h2>Swarm Chat</h2>
+            <button
+              className="btn-primary"
+              onClick={() => setShowNewChat(true)}
+              style={{ padding: '8px 16px', fontSize: '14px' }}
+            >
+              New Chat
+            </button>
+          </div>
+
+          {loading ? (
+            <div style={{ padding: '24px', textAlign: 'center', opacity: 0.5 }}>
+              Loading...
+            </div>
+          ) : conversations.length === 0 ? (
+            <div style={{ padding: '24px', textAlign: 'center', opacity: 0.5 }}>
+              <MessageCircle size={32} style={{ margin: '0 auto 12px' }} />
+              <p>No conversations yet</p>
+              <p style={{ fontSize: '14px', marginTop: '8px' }}>
+                Start a chat with anyone on the swarm
+              </p>
+            </div>
+          ) : (
+            <div className="conversations-list">
+              {conversations.map((conv) => (
+                <button
+                  key={conv.id}
+                  className={`conversation-item ${selectedConversation?.id === conv.id ? 'active' : ''}`}
+                  onClick={() => setSelectedConversation(conv)}
+                >
+                  <div className="conversation-avatar">
+                    {conv.participant2.avatarUrl ? (
+                      <img src={conv.participant2.avatarUrl} alt={conv.participant2.displayName} />
+                    ) : (
+                      conv.participant2.displayName.charAt(0).toUpperCase()
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="conversation-info">
+                    <div className="conversation-name">
+                      {conv.participant2.displayName}
+                      {conv.unreadCount > 0 && (
+                        <span className="unread-badge">{conv.unreadCount}</span>
+                      )}
+                    </div>
+                    <div className="conversation-handle">
+                      {formatFullHandle(conv.participant2.handle)}
+                    </div>
+                    <div className="conversation-preview">{conv.lastMessagePreview}</div>
+                  </div>
+                </button>
+              ))}
+            </div>
+          )}
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Messages View */}
+        <div className={`chat-main ${!selectedConversation ? 'mobile-hidden' : ''}`}>
+          {selectedConversation ? (
+            <>
+              <div className="chat-header">
+                <button
+                  className="back-button"
+                  onClick={() => setSelectedConversation(null)}
+                >
+                  <ArrowLeft size={20} />
+                </button>
+                <div className="chat-header-avatar">
+                  {selectedConversation.participant2.avatarUrl ? (
+                    <img src={selectedConversation.participant2.avatarUrl} alt="" />
+                  ) : (
+                    selectedConversation.participant2.displayName.charAt(0).toUpperCase()
+                  )}
+                </div>
+                <div className="chat-header-info">
+                  <div className="chat-header-name">
+                    {selectedConversation.participant2.displayName}
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="chat-header-handle">
+                    {formatFullHandle(selectedConversation.participant2.handle)}
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+
+              <div className="chat-messages">
+                {messages.map((msg) => (
+                  <div
+                    key={msg.id}
+                    className={`message ${msg.isSentByMe ? 'sent' : 'received'}`}
+                  >
+                    {!msg.isSentByMe && (
+                      <div className="message-avatar">
+                        {msg.senderAvatarUrl ? (
+                          <img src={msg.senderAvatarUrl} alt="" />
+                        ) : (
+                          (msg.senderDisplayName || msg.senderHandle).charAt(0).toUpperCase()
+                        )}
+                      </div>
+                    )}
+                    <div className="message-content">
+                      <div className="message-bubble">
+                        {/* Note: In production, decrypt client-side */}
+                        <div style={{ opacity: 0.5, fontSize: '12px' }}>
+                          [Encrypted: {msg.encryptedContent.substring(0, 20)}...]
+                        </div>
+                      </div>
+                      <div className="message-meta">
+                        {new Date(msg.createdAt).toLocaleTimeString()}
+                        {msg.isSentByMe && (
+                          <span style={{ marginLeft: '8px', opacity: 0.7 }}>
+                            {msg.readAt ? '✓✓' : msg.deliveredAt ? '✓' : '○'}
+                          </span>
+                        )}
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                ))}
+                <div ref={messagesEndRef} />
+              </div>
+
+              <form className="chat-input" onSubmit={sendMessage}>
+                <input
+                  type="text"
+                  placeholder="Type a message..."
+                  value={newMessage}
+                  onChange={(e) => setNewMessage(e.target.value)}
+                  disabled={sending}
+                />
+                <button type="submit" disabled={sending || !newMessage.trim()}>
+                  <Send size={20} />
+                </button>
+              </form>
+            </>
+          ) : (
+            <div className="chat-empty">
+              <MessageCircle size={64} style={{ opacity: 0.3, marginBottom: '16px' }} />
+              <p>Select a conversation to start chatting</p>
+            </div>
+          )}
+        </div>
+
+        {/* New Chat Modal */}
+        {showNewChat && (
+          <div className="modal-overlay" onClick={() => setShowNewChat(false)}>
+            <div className="modal-content" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>
+              <h3>Start New Chat</h3>
+              <form onSubmit={startNewChat}>
+                <input
+                  type="text"
+                  placeholder="Enter handle (e.g., user@node.domain)"
+                  value={newChatHandle}
+                  onChange={(e) => setNewChatHandle(e.target.value)}
+                  autoFocus
+                />
+                <div className="modal-actions">
+                  <button
+                    type="button"
+                    className="btn-secondary"
+                    onClick={() => setShowNewChat(false)}
+                  >
+                    Cancel
+                  </button>
+                  <button
+                    type="submit"
+                    className="btn-primary"
+                    disabled={sending || !newChatHandle.trim()}
+                  >
+                    Start Chat
+                  </button>
+                </div>
+              </form>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        )}
+      </div>
+
+      <style jsx>{`
+        .chat-page {
+          max-width: 1200px;
+          margin: 0 auto;
+          height: calc(100vh - 60px);
+        }
+
+        .chat-container {
+          display: grid;
+          grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
+          height: 100%;
+          border: 1px solid var(--border);
+          border-radius: 8px;
+          overflow: hidden;
+          background: var(--background);
+        }
+
+        .chat-sidebar {
+          border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
+          display: flex;
+          flex-direction: column;
+        }
+
+        .chat-sidebar-header {
+          padding: 16px;
+          border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
+          display: flex;
+          justify-content: space-between;
+          align-items: center;
+        }
+
+        .chat-sidebar-header h2 {
+          margin: 0;
+          font-size: 18px;
+        }
+
+        .conversations-list {
+          overflow-y: auto;
+          flex: 1;
+        }
+
+        .conversation-item {
+          display: flex;
+          gap: 12px;
+          padding: 12px 16px;
+          border: none;
+          background: none;
+          width: 100%;
+          text-align: left;
+          cursor: pointer;
+          border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
+          transition: background 0.2s;
+        }
+
+        .conversation-item:hover {
+          background: var(--background-secondary);
+        }
+
+        .conversation-item.active {
+          background: var(--accent-muted);
+        }
+
+        .conversation-avatar {
+          width: 48px;
+          height: 48px;
+          border-radius: 50%;
+          background: var(--accent);
+          color: white;
+          display: flex;
+          align-items: center;
+          justify-content: center;
+          font-weight: 600;
+          flex-shrink: 0;
+        }
+
+        .conversation-avatar img {
+          width: 100%;
+          height: 100%;
+          border-radius: 50%;
+          object-fit: cover;
+        }
+
+        .conversation-info {
+          flex: 1;
+          min-width: 0;
+        }
+
+        .conversation-name {
+          font-weight: 600;
+          display: flex;
+          align-items: center;
+          gap: 8px;
+        }
+
+        .unread-badge {
+          background: var(--accent);
+          color: white;
+          font-size: 11px;
+          padding: 2px 6px;
+          border-radius: 10px;
+          font-weight: 600;
+        }
+
+        .conversation-handle {
+          font-size: 13px;
+          color: var(--foreground-secondary);
+        }
+
+        .conversation-preview {
+          font-size: 14px;
+          color: var(--foreground-tertiary);
+          white-space: nowrap;
+          overflow: hidden;
+          text-overflow: ellipsis;
+          margin-top: 4px;
+        }
+
+        .chat-main {
+          display: flex;
+          flex-direction: column;
+        }
+
+        .chat-header {
+          padding: 16px;
+          border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
+          display: flex;
+          align-items: center;
+          gap: 12px;
+        }
+
+        .back-button {
+          display: none;
+          background: none;
+          border: none;
+          cursor: pointer;
+          padding: 8px;
+          color: var(--foreground);
+        }
+
+        .chat-header-avatar {
+          width: 40px;
+          height: 40px;
+          border-radius: 50%;
+          background: var(--accent);
+          color: white;
+          display: flex;
+          align-items: center;
+          justify-content: center;
+          font-weight: 600;
+        }
+
+        .chat-header-avatar img {
+          width: 100%;
+          height: 100%;
+          border-radius: 50%;
+          object-fit: cover;
+        }
+
+        .chat-header-info {
+          flex: 1;
+        }
+
+        .chat-header-name {
+          font-weight: 600;
+        }
+
+        .chat-header-handle {
+          font-size: 13px;
+          color: var(--foreground-secondary);
+        }
+
+        .chat-messages {
+          flex: 1;
+          overflow-y: auto;
+          padding: 16px;
+          display: flex;
+          flex-direction: column;
+          gap: 16px;
+        }
+
+        .message {
+          display: flex;
+          gap: 8px;
+        }
+
+        .message.sent {
+          flex-direction: row-reverse;
+        }
+
+        .message-avatar {
+          width: 32px;
+          height: 32px;
+          border-radius: 50%;
+          background: var(--accent);
+          color: white;
+          display: flex;
+          align-items: center;
+          justify-content: center;
+          font-size: 14px;
+          font-weight: 600;
+          flex-shrink: 0;
+        }
+
+        .message-avatar img {
+          width: 100%;
+          height: 100%;
+          border-radius: 50%;
+          object-fit: cover;
+        }
+
+        .message-content {
+          max-width: 70%;
+        }
+
+        .message.sent .message-content {
+          display: flex;
+          flex-direction: column;
+          align-items: flex-end;
+        }
+
+        .message-bubble {
+          padding: 12px 16px;
+          border-radius: 16px;
+          background: var(--background-secondary);
+          word-wrap: break-word;
+        }
+
+        .message.sent .message-bubble {
+          background: var(--accent);
+          color: white;
+        }
+
+        .message-meta {
+          font-size: 11px;
+          color: var(--foreground-tertiary);
+          margin-top: 4px;
+          padding: 0 8px;
+        }
+
+        .chat-input {
+          padding: 16px;
+          border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
+          display: flex;
+          gap: 8px;
+        }
+
+        .chat-input input {
+          flex: 1;
+          padding: 12px 16px;
+          border: 1px solid var(--border);
+          border-radius: 24px;
+          background: var(--background-secondary);
+          color: var(--foreground);
+        }
+
+        .chat-input button {
+          width: 48px;
+          height: 48px;
+          border-radius: 50%;
+          background: var(--accent);
+          color: white;
+          border: none;
+          cursor: pointer;
+          display: flex;
+          align-items: center;
+          justify-content: center;
+        }
+
+        .chat-input button:disabled {
+          opacity: 0.5;
+          cursor: not-allowed;
+        }
+
+        .chat-empty {
+          flex: 1;
+          display: flex;
+          flex-direction: column;
+          align-items: center;
+          justify-content: center;
+          color: var(--foreground-tertiary);
+        }
+
+        @media (max-width: 768px) {
+          .chat-container {
+            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+          }
+
+          .mobile-hidden {
+            display: none;
+          }
+
+          .back-button {
+            display: block;
+          }
+        }
+      `}</style>
+    </div>
+  );
+}

src/components/Sidebar.tsx

@@ -100,6 +100,14 @@ export function Sidebar() {
                         )}
                     </Link>
                 )}
+                {user && (
+                    <Link href="/chat" className={`nav-item ${pathname?.startsWith('/chat') ? 'active' : ''}`}>
+                        <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round">
+                            <path d="M21 15a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z"></path>
+                        </svg>
+                        <span>Chat</span>
+                    </Link>
+                )}
                 {user && (
                     <Link href="/settings/bots" className={`nav-item ${pathname?.startsWith('/settings/bots') ? 'active' : ''}`}>
                         <BotIcon />

src/db/schema.ts

@@ -864,3 +864,102 @@ export const swarmSyncLog = pgTable('swarm_sync_log', {
   index('swarm_sync_log_remote_idx').on(table.remoteDomain),
   index('swarm_sync_log_created_idx').on(table.createdAt),
 ]);
+
+// ============================================
+// SWARM CHAT
+// ============================================
+
+/**
+ * Chat conversations between users across the swarm.
+ * Each conversation has a unique ID and tracks participants.
+ */
+export const chatConversations = pgTable('chat_conversations', {
+  id: uuid('id').primaryKey().defaultRandom(),
+  
+  // Conversation type: 'direct' (1-on-1) or 'group' (future)
+  type: text('type').default('direct').notNull(),
+  
+  // For direct chats, store both participants
+  participant1Id: uuid('participant1_id').notNull().references(() => users.id, { onDelete: 'cascade' }),
+  participant2Handle: text('participant2_handle').notNull(), // Can be local or remote (user@domain)
+  
+  // Last message info for sorting
+  lastMessageAt: timestamp('last_message_at'),
+  lastMessagePreview: text('last_message_preview'),
+  
+  // Metadata
+  createdAt: timestamp('created_at').defaultNow().notNull(),
+  updatedAt: timestamp('updated_at').defaultNow().notNull(),
+}, (table) => [
+  index('chat_conversations_participant1_idx').on(table.participant1Id),
+  index('chat_conversations_last_message_idx').on(table.lastMessageAt),
+  // Ensure unique conversation between two users
+  uniqueIndex('chat_conversations_unique').on(table.participant1Id, table.participant2Handle),
+]);
+
+export const chatConversationsRelations = relations(chatConversations, ({ one, many }) => ({
+  participant1: one(users, {
+    fields: [chatConversations.participant1Id],
+    references: [users.id],
+  }),
+  messages: many(chatMessages),
+}));
+
+/**
+ * Individual chat messages within conversations.
+ * Messages are encrypted end-to-end using recipient's public key.
+ */
+export const chatMessages = pgTable('chat_messages', {
+  id: uuid('id').primaryKey().defaultRandom(),
+  
+  // Which conversation this belongs to
+  conversationId: uuid('conversation_id').notNull().references(() => chatConversations.id, { onDelete: 'cascade' }),
+  
+  // Sender info
+  senderHandle: text('sender_handle').notNull(), // Can be local or remote
+  senderDisplayName: text('sender_display_name'),
+  senderAvatarUrl: text('sender_avatar_url'),
+  senderNodeDomain: text('sender_node_domain'), // null if local
+  
+  // Message content (encrypted for recipient)
+  encryptedContent: text('encrypted_content').notNull(),
+  
+  // Swarm sync info
+  swarmMessageId: text('swarm_message_id').unique(), // Format: swarm:domain:uuid
+  
+  // Status tracking
+  deliveredAt: timestamp('delivered_at'),
+  readAt: timestamp('read_at'),
+  
+  // Metadata
+  createdAt: timestamp('created_at').defaultNow().notNull(),
+}, (table) => [
+  index('chat_messages_conversation_idx').on(table.conversationId),
+  index('chat_messages_created_idx').on(table.createdAt),
+  index('chat_messages_swarm_id_idx').on(table.swarmMessageId),
+]);
+
+export const chatMessagesRelations = relations(chatMessages, ({ one }) => ({
+  conversation: one(chatConversations, {
+    fields: [chatMessages.conversationId],
+    references: [chatConversations.id],
+  }),
+}));
+
+/**
+ * Typing indicators for real-time chat UX.
+ * Short-lived records that expire after 10 seconds.
+ */
+export const chatTypingIndicators = pgTable('chat_typing_indicators', {
+  id: uuid('id').primaryKey().defaultRandom(),
+  
+  conversationId: uuid('conversation_id').notNull().references(() => chatConversations.id, { onDelete: 'cascade' }),
+  userHandle: text('user_handle').notNull(),
+  
+  expiresAt: timestamp('expires_at').notNull(),
+  createdAt: timestamp('created_at').defaultNow().notNull(),
+}, (table) => [
+  index('chat_typing_conversation_idx').on(table.conversationId),
+  index('chat_typing_expires_idx').on(table.expiresAt),
+  uniqueIndex('chat_typing_unique').on(table.conversationId, table.userHandle),
+]);

src/lib/swarm/chat-crypto.ts

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+/**
+ * Swarm Chat Cryptography
+ * 
+ * End-to-end encryption for chat messages using public key cryptography.
+ */
+
+import crypto from 'crypto';
+
+/**
+ * Encrypt a message using the recipient's public key
+ */
+export function encryptMessage(message: string, recipientPublicKey: string): string {
+  try {
+    // Use RSA-OAEP for encryption
+    const encrypted = crypto.publicEncrypt(
+      {
+        key: recipientPublicKey,
+        padding: crypto.constants.RSA_PKCS1_OAEP_PADDING,
+        oaepHash: 'sha256',
+      },
+      Buffer.from(message, 'utf8')
+    );
+    
+    return encrypted.toString('base64');
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Failed to encrypt message:', error);
+    throw new Error('Encryption failed');
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Decrypt a message using the recipient's private key
+ */
+export function decryptMessage(encryptedMessage: string, privateKey: string): string {
+  try {
+    const decrypted = crypto.privateDecrypt(
+      {
+        key: privateKey,
+        padding: crypto.constants.RSA_PKCS1_OAEP_PADDING,
+        oaepHash: 'sha256',
+      },
+      Buffer.from(encryptedMessage, 'base64')
+    );
+    
+    return decrypted.toString('utf8');
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Failed to decrypt message:', error);
+    throw new Error('Decryption failed');
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Sign a message payload for authenticity verification
+ */
+export function signPayload(payload: string, privateKey: string): string {
+  try {
+    const sign = crypto.createSign('SHA256');
+    sign.update(payload);
+    sign.end();
+    
+    const signature = sign.sign(privateKey, 'base64');
+    return signature;
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Failed to sign payload:', error);
+    throw new Error('Signing failed');
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Verify a signed payload
+ */
+export function verifySignature(payload: string, signature: string, publicKey: string): boolean {
+  try {
+    const verify = crypto.createVerify('SHA256');
+    verify.update(payload);
+    verify.end();
+    
+    return verify.verify(publicKey, signature, 'base64');
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Failed to verify signature:', error);
+    return false;
+  }
+}

src/lib/swarm/chat-types.ts

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+/**
+ * Swarm Chat Types
+ * 
+ * Type definitions for the swarm chat system.
+ */
+
+export interface SwarmChatMessage {
+  id: string;
+  conversationId: string;
+  senderHandle: string;
+  senderDisplayName?: string;
+  senderAvatarUrl?: string;
+  senderNodeDomain?: string;
+  encryptedContent: string;
+  deliveredAt?: string;
+  readAt?: string;
+  createdAt: string;
+}
+
+export interface SwarmChatConversation {
+  id: string;
+  type: 'direct' | 'group';
+  participant1Id: string;
+  participant2Handle: string;
+  lastMessageAt?: string;
+  lastMessagePreview?: string;
+  unreadCount?: number;
+  createdAt: string;
+  updatedAt: string;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Payload for sending a chat message to a remote node
+ */
+export interface SwarmChatMessagePayload {
+  messageId: string;
+  senderHandle: string;
+  senderDisplayName?: string;
+  senderAvatarUrl?: string;
+  senderNodeDomain: string;
+  recipientHandle: string;
+  encryptedContent: string;
+  timestamp: string;
+  signature?: string;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Payload for typing indicator
+ */
+export interface SwarmChatTypingPayload {
+  senderHandle: string;
+  senderNodeDomain: string;
+  recipientHandle: string;
+  isTyping: boolean;
+  timestamp: string;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Payload for read receipt
+ */
+export interface SwarmChatReadReceiptPayload {
+  messageId: string;
+  readerHandle: string;
+  readerNodeDomain: string;
+  timestamp: string;
+}