docs: Update README to v4.7.53 with Desktop Edition and roadmap updates

- Update version to v4.7.53 - Add Desktop Edition documentation (Windows, macOS, Linux) - Update roadmap with all versions and dates - Add mobile apps information (Q1 2026) - Expand security and development sections - Update URLs to securebit.chat domain
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-# SecureBit.chat v4.5.22
+# SecureBit.chat v4.7.53

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@@ -7,63 +7,137 @@
 **World's first P2P messenger with ECDH + DTLS + SAS security and military-grade cryptography**

 [![Latest Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat?style=for-the-badge&logo=github&color=orange)](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat/releases/latest)
-[![Live Demo](https://img.shields.io/badge/🌐_Live_Demo-Try_Now-success?style=for-the-badge)](https://securebitchat.github.io/securebit-chat/)
+[![Live Demo](https://img.shields.io/badge/🌐_Live_Demo-Try_Now-success?style=for-the-badge)](https://securebit.chat/)
+[![Desktop Apps](https://img.shields.io/badge/🖥️_Desktop_Apps-Available-blue?style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop)
 [![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg?style=for-the-badge)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)

-[🚀 Try Now](https://securebitchat.github.io/securebit-chat/) • [📖 Documentation](#-quick-start) • [🔒 Security](#-security) • [🤝 Contribute](#-contributing)
+[Try Web Version](https://securebit.chat/) • [🖥️ Download Desktop Apps](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop) • [📖 Documentation](#-quick-start) • [🔒 Security](#-security)

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 ---

-## 🚧 Project Update: Transition to Desktop & Mobile Versions
+## Now Available: Desktop Applications!

-The **web version of SecureBit.chat** will remain available and stable,  
-but **no major updates** are planned in the near future.
+**SecureBit Chat native desktop apps are now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux!**

-We are now focusing on developing **next-generation desktop and mobile applications** powered by **Tauri v2**,  
-bringing new features that will be **fully backward-compatible** with the current web version:
+[![Download Desktop Apps](https://img.shields.io/badge/Download-Desktop%20Apps%20v0.1.0-blue?style=for-the-badge&logo=github)](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop)

- **Offline communication** via LoRa & mesh networking  
- **Improved encryption performance** with native crypto modules  
- **Cross-platform synchronization** between devices  
- **Local secure storage & hardware key integration**
+###  Get Desktop Apps
+- **Windows 10/11** - NSIS Installer (x64)
+- **macOS 11+** - Universal App (Intel + Apple Silicon)  
+- **Linux** - AppImage (Universal, amd64)

-These new builds will enable true **serverless communication** even under restricted or offline conditions.
+**Status:** Public Beta v0.1.0 Available  
+**Technology:** Built with Tauri v2 (Rust + Web Technologies)  
+**Coming Q1 2026:** Windows Store, Mac App Store, Snap Store

-If you appreciate our mission to build **decentralized, censorship-resistant communication**,  
-please **support the project by starring it on GitHub** — your support helps development and visibility!
-
-👉 [⭐ Star SecureBit.chat on GitHub](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat)
+**[Download Desktop Apps →](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop/releases/latest)**

 ---

-## 🎯 Overview
+## Shared Security Core
+
+**All SecureBit applications share the same open-source cryptographic core:**
+
+[![Core Repository](https://img.shields.io/badge/Core-securebit--core-blue?style=for-the-badge&logo=rust)](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-core)
+
+### Platform Architecture
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│                    User Applications                        │
+├──────────────────┬──────────────────┬──────────────────────┤
+│   Web Version    │  Desktop Apps    │   Mobile (Coming)   │
+│   (This Repo)    │  (Tauri v2)      │      (Q1 2026)      │
+│   Browser PWA    │  Windows/Mac/    │    iOS/Android      │
+│   v4.7.53        │     Linux        │   Native Apps       │
+│                  │   v0.1.0 Beta    │                      │
+└────────┬─────────┴────────┬─────────┴──────────┬───────────┘
+         │                  │                    │
+         └──────────────────┼────────────────────┘
+                            │
+                            ▼
+         ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐
+         │   securebit-core (Open Source)           │
+         │   • All Cryptographic Operations         │
+         │   • P2P Protocol Implementation          │
+         │   • End-to-End Encryption             │
+         │   • Key Exchange & Verification          │
+         │   • ASN.1 Structure Validation           │
+         │   License: Apache 2.0                    │
+         └──────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+### Why This Architecture?
+
+- **100% of cryptography is open source** - Audit at [securebit-core](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-core)
+- **Single source of truth** - Same security across all platforms
+- **Full transparency** - Security-critical code is publicly auditable
+- **Community reviewed** - Bug reports and security feedback welcome
+- **Memory-safe core** - Rust implementation prevents entire classes of vulnerabilities
+- **Cross-platform consistency** - Identical security guarantees on all platforms
+
+**Core Repository:** https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-core  
+**License:** Apache License 2.0  
+**Language:** Rust (memory-safe, zero-cost abstractions)
+
+---
+
+## Overview

 SecureBit.chat is a revolutionary peer-to-peer messenger that prioritizes your privacy with military-grade encryption. No servers, no registration, no data collection - just pure, secure communication.

+### Platform Availability
+
+| Platform | Status | Version | Link |
+|----------|--------|---------|------|
+| **Web Browser** | Production | v4.7.53 | [Launch Web App](https://securebitchat.github.io/securebit-chat/) |
+| **Windows Desktop** | Beta | v0.1.0 | [Download](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop/releases/latest) |
+| **macOS Desktop** | Beta | v0.1.0 | [Download](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop/releases/latest) |
+| **Linux Desktop** | Beta | v0.1.0 | [Download](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop/releases/latest) |
+| **iOS Mobile** | 🔄 In Development | - | Coming Q1 2026 |
+| **Android Mobile** | 🔄 In Development | - | Coming Q1 2026 |
+
 ### Key Features

- 🔐 **19-Layer Military Security** - ECDH + DTLS + SAS verification
- 🌐 **Pure P2P Architecture** - No servers, truly decentralized
- 📱 **Progressive Web App** - Install like a native app
- 📂 **Secure File Transfer** - End-to-end encrypted P2P file sharing
- 🔔 **Smart Notifications** - Browser alerts only when away
- 🎭 **Complete Anonymity** - Zero data collection, no registration
+- **18-Layer Military Security** - ECDH + DTLS + SAS triple-layer verification
+- **Pure P2P Architecture** - No servers, truly decentralized
+- **Progressive Web App** - Install like a native app on any device
+- **Native Desktop Apps** - Windows, macOS, Linux (Tauri v2)
+- **Native Mobile Apps** - iOS (Swift/SwiftUI), Android (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose) - Coming Q1 2026
+- **Secure File Transfer** - End-to-end encrypted P2P file sharing
+- **Smart Notifications** - Browser and desktop alerts
+- **Complete Anonymity** - Zero data collection, no registration
+- **Open Source Security** - Cryptographic core is fully auditable
+- **ASN.1 Validation** - Complete key structure verification
+- **Perfect Forward Secrecy** - Automatic key rotation

 ---

-## ✨ What's New in v4.5.22
+## ✨ What's New in v4.7.53

-### fix: prevent encryption key loss and IndexedDB connection errors
+### Desktop Edition Release

- Disable timer-based key rotation for Double Ratchet mode
- Auto-reinitialize encryption keys when missing but ECDH available
- Preserve active keys during periodic cleanup in ratchet sessions
- Fix IndexedDB "database closing" errors with connection checking
- Add individual transactions per queue item to prevent race conditions
+- **Native Desktop Applications** - Windows, macOS, and Linux support
+- **Tauri v2 Framework** - Lightweight, secure, and performant
+- **System Integration** - Native notifications, system tray, auto-start
+- **Offline Support** - Works without internet connection
+- **Multi-window Support** - Multiple conversation windows
+- **Improved Performance** - Native code execution for crypto operations
+
+### Bug Fixes & Improvements
+
+- **Fix:** Prevent encryption key loss and IndexedDB connection errors
+- **Fix:** Disable timer-based key rotation for Double Ratchet mode
+- **Fix:** Auto-reinitialize encryption keys when missing but ECDH available
+- **Fix:** Preserve active keys during periodic cleanup in ratchet sessions
+- **Fix:** IndexedDB "database closing" errors with connection checking
+- **Improvement:** Individual transactions per queue item to prevent race conditions
+- **Improvement:** Enhanced message text wrapping in chat interface
+
+### Security Enhancements

-### 🛡️ Security Enhancements
 - **ECDH + DTLS + SAS System** - Triple-layer security verification
 - **ASN.1 Full Structure Validation** - Complete key structure verification
 - **Enhanced MITM Protection** - Multi-layer defense system
@@ -73,36 +147,415 @@ SecureBit.chat is a revolutionary peer-to-peer messenger that prioritizes your p

 ---

-## 🗺️ Roadmap
+## Quick Start

-**Current: v4.5.22** - Browser Notifications & Code Cleanup ✅
+### Web Version (Browser)

-**Next Releases:**
+1. **Visit** [https://securebit.chat/](https://securebit.chat/)
+2. **Share your link** or enter your peer's link
+3. **Start chatting** - No registration required!

- **v4.5 (Q2 2025)** - Mobile & Desktop Apps  
-  - Native mobile applications (iOS/Android)  
-  - **Tauri v2 desktop clients (Windows/macOS/Linux)**  
-  - Push notifications and cross-device sync  
+**Install as PWA:**
+- Click the install prompt in your browser
+- Or use browser menu: "Install SecureBit.chat"

- **v5.0 (Q4 2025)** - Quantum-Resistant Edition  
-  - CRYSTALS-Kyber post-quantum key exchange  
-  - SPHINCS+ post-quantum signatures  
-  - Hybrid classical + post-quantum schemes  
+### Desktop Version (Native Apps)
+
+1. **Download** installer from [securebit-desktop releases](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop/releases/latest)
+2. **Install** on Windows, macOS, or Linux
+3. **Launch** and start secure communication
+
+**Platform-specific instructions:**
+- **Windows:** Run `.exe` installer, follow setup wizard
+- **macOS:** Open `.zip`, drag `SecureBit Chat.app` to Applications
+- **Linux:** Make AppImage executable: `chmod +x SecureBit.Chat_*.AppImage`, then run
+
+### Features Comparison
+
+| Feature | Web Version | Desktop Apps |
+|---------|-------------|--------------|
+| **P2P Encryption** | ✅ | ✅ |
+| **File Sharing** | ✅ | ✅ |
+| **Voice/Video Calls** | ✅ | ✅ |
+| **Screen Sharing** | ✅ | ✅ |
+| **System Notifications** | ✅ (Browser) | ✅ (Native) |
+| **Offline Mode** | ❌ | ✅ |
+| **Auto-start** | ❌ | ✅ |
+| **System Tray** | ❌ | ✅ |
+| **Multi-window** | ❌ | ✅ |
+| **Background Operation** | ❌ | ✅ |
+| **Lower Resource Usage** | ❌ | ✅ (Tauri) |

 ---

-## 🤝 Contributing
+## 🗺️ Roadmap
+
+**Current: v4.7.53** - Desktop Edition Available 
+
+### Released Versions
+
+- **v4.5** - Enhanced Security Edition 
+  - ECDH + DTLS + SAS triple-layer security
+  - 18-layer military-grade cryptography
+  - Complete ASN.1 validation
+  - Perfect Forward Secrecy
+
+- **v4.7** - Desktop Edition  (Current)
+  - Native desktop applications (Windows, macOS, Linux)
+  - Built with Tauri v2
+  - System tray integration and native notifications
+  - Offline support and multi-window
+
+- **v0.1.0** - Desktop Apps Beta 
+  - Initial desktop release
+  - Windows, macOS, Linux support
+
+### Upcoming Releases
+
+- **v5.0 (Q1 2026)** - Mobile Edition 
+  - Native iOS app (Swift/SwiftUI)
+  - Native Android app (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose)
+  - PWA support for mobile browsers
+  - Real-time push notifications
+  - Battery optimization
+  - Biometric authentication
+
+- **v5.5 (Q2 2026)** - Quantum-Resistant Edition 
+  - CRYSTALS-Kyber post-quantum key exchange
+  - SPHINCS+ post-quantum signatures
+  - Hybrid classical + post-quantum schemes
+  - Quantum-safe key exchange
+  - Migration of existing sessions
+
+- **v6.0 (Q4 2026)** - Group Communications 
+  - P2P group connections up to 8 participants
+  - Mesh networking for groups
+  - Signal Double Ratchet for groups
+  - Anonymous groups without metadata
+  - Ephemeral groups (disappear after session)
+
+- **v6.5 (2027)** - Decentralized Network 
+  - DHT for peer discovery
+  - Built-in onion routing
+  - Tokenomics and node incentives
+  - Governance via DAO
+  - Self-healing network
+
+- **v7.0 (2028+)** - AI Privacy Assistant 
+  - Local AI threat analysis
+  - Automatic MITM detection
+  - Adaptive cryptography
+  - Zero-knowledge machine learning
+
+---
+
+##  Security
+
+### Open Source Cryptographic Core
+
+**All security-critical code is open source and auditable:**
+
+- **Repository:** [securebit-core](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-core)
+- **License:** Apache License 2.0
+- **Language:** Rust (memory-safe, prevents entire vulnerability classes)
+- **Auditable:** 100% of cryptographic operations
+- **Standards:** RFC 5869 (HKDF), NIST SP 800-56A (ECDH), RFC 8446 (DTLS)
+
+### Security Features
+
+#### Triple-Layer Verification
+1. **ECDH (Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman)** - P-384 curve key exchange
+2. **DTLS (Datagram Transport Layer Security)** - WebRTC transport security with fingerprint verification
+3. **SAS (Short Authentication String)** - Visual MITM detection and verification
+
+#### Cryptographic Primitives
+- **Key Exchange:** ECDH P-384 (NIST curve)
+- **Signatures:** ECDSA P-384
+- **Encryption:** AES-256-GCM
+- **Key Derivation:** HKDF-SHA-256 (RFC 5869)
+- **Authentication:** HMAC-SHA-256
+- **Hashing:** SHA-256, SHA-384
+
+#### Protocol Security
+- Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS)
+- End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
+- Zero-Knowledge Architecture
+- Replay Protection
+- Metadata Protection
+- ASN.1 Structure Validation
+- OID and EC Point Verification
+- SPKI Structure Validation
+
+#### Security Architecture
+- **18-Layer Defense System** - Multiple independent security layers
+- **MITM Attack Prevention** - Triple verification prevents man-in-the-middle attacks
+- **Key Isolation** - WeakMap-based secure key storage
+- **Secure Memory Management** - Automatic secure deletion of sensitive data
+- **Production Logging** - Sanitized logs prevent information leakage
+
+### What We DON'T Collect
+- No personal information
+- No phone numbers or emails
+- No contact lists on servers
+- No message content or metadata
+- No telemetry or analytics
+- No usage statistics
+- No IP addresses logged
+- No device fingerprints
+- No location data
+
+### Security Audit
+
+Want to audit our security? Check these repositories:
+
+1. **[securebit-core](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-core)** - All cryptographic operations (Rust)
+2. **[securebit-chat](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat)** - Web UI implementation (this repo, JavaScript/React)
+
+**Report Security Issues:** SecureBitChat@proton.me  
+**PGP Key:** Available on request for encrypted security reports
+
+---
+
+## Development
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- **Node.js** 18+ 
+- **npm** or **yarn**
+- **Git**
+
+### Installation
+
+```bash
+# Clone repository
+git clone https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat.git
+cd securebit-chat
+
+# Install dependencies
+npm install
+
+# Run development server
+npm run dev
+```
+
+### Building
+
+```bash
+# Build for production
+npm run build
+
+# Build CSS only
+npm run build:css
+
+# Build JavaScript only
+npm run build:js
+
+# Preview production build (requires Python)
+python -m http.server 8000
+```
+
+### Development Scripts
+
+```bash
+# Development server with hot reload
+npm run dev
+
+# Watch CSS changes
+npm run watch
+
+# Build everything
+npm run build
+
+# Serve built files
+npm run serve
+```
+
+### Project Structure
+
+```
+securebit-chat/
+├── src/
+│   ├── components/          # React components
+│   │   ├── ui/             # UI components (Header, Roadmap, etc.)
+│   │   └── QRScanner.jsx   # QR code scanner
+│   ├── crypto/             # Cryptography utilities
+│   │   └── EnhancedSecureCryptoUtils.js
+│   ├── network/            # WebRTC P2P logic
+│   │   └── EnhancedSecureWebRTCManager.js
+│   ├── transfer/           # File transfer
+│   │   └── EnhancedSecureFileTransfer.js
+│   ├── notifications/      # Notification system
+│   ├── pwa/                # PWA functionality
+│   ├── scripts/            # Bootstrap and initialization
+│   └── styles/             # CSS stylesheets
+├── dist/                   # Built files (generated)
+├── assets/                 # Static assets
+├── public/                 # Public files
+└── docs/                   # Documentation
+```
+
+### Contributing to Core
+
+Want to improve security? Contribute to the cryptographic core:
+- **Repository:** [securebit-core](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-core)
+- **Focus:** Cryptography, protocol implementation, security features
+- **Language:** Rust
+
+
+## Related Projects
+
+### Official SecureBit Ecosystem
+
+| Project | Description | Status | License |
+|---------|-------------|--------|---------|
+| **[securebit-core](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-core)** | Cryptographic kernel (Rust) | ✅ Production | Apache 2.0 |
+| **[securebit-chat](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat)** | Web application (this repo) | ✅ Production v4.7.53 | MIT |
+| **[securebit-desktop](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop)** | Desktop apps (Windows/Mac/Linux) | ✅ Beta v0.1.0 | Proprietary* |
+| **securebit-mobile** | Mobile apps (iOS/Android) | 🔄 Coming Q1 2026 | TBD |
+
+*\* Desktop apps are free for personal and commercial use. Only the UI layer is proprietary - all cryptography is open source in securebit-core.*
+
+### Technology Stack
+
+- **Frontend:** React, Tailwind CSS
+- **Build:** esbuild, Tailwind CLI
+- **P2P:** WebRTC
+- **Crypto Core:** Rust (securebit-core)
+- **Desktop:** Tauri v2
+- **Mobile (Future):** Swift/SwiftUI (iOS), Kotlin/Jetpack Compose (Android)
+
+---
+
+## Contributing

 We welcome contributions! Here's how:

-1. Fork the repository  
-2. Create feature branch: `git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`  
-3. Commit changes: `git commit -m "Add amazing feature"`  
-4. Push to branch: `git push origin feature/amazing-feature`  
-5. Open Pull Request  
+### Contributing to Web Version (This Repo)

-If you support the mission — **please star the repo!**  
-[⭐ Star SecureBit.chat on GitHub](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat)
+1. **Fork** the repository
+2. **Create** feature branch: `git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`
+3. **Commit** changes: `git commit -m "Add amazing feature"`
+4. **Push** to branch: `git push origin feature/amazing-feature`
+5. **Open** Pull Request
+
+### Contributing to Cryptographic Core
+
+Want to improve security? Contribute to the core:
+- **Repository:** [securebit-core](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-core)
+- **Focus:** Cryptography, protocol implementation, security features
+- **Language:** Rust
+
+### Contributing to Desktop Apps
+
+- **Repository:** [securebit-desktop](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop)
+- **Focus:** UI/UX improvements, platform-specific features
+- **Technology:** Tauri v2, Rust, TypeScript
+
+### Other Ways to Help
+
+- **Report bugs** - Open issues on GitHub
+- **Security research** - Email SecureBitChat@proton.me
+- **Improve documentation** - Help others understand the project
+- **Star the repositories** - Support visibility and development
+- **Spread the word** - Share with privacy advocates
+- **Provide feedback** - Help shape the future of SecureBit
+
+**If you support our mission - please star the repos!**
+- [⭐ Star securebit-chat (Web)](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat)
+- [⭐ Star securebit-core (Crypto)](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-core)
+- [⭐ Star securebit-desktop (Apps)](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop)
+
+---
+
+## 📄 License
+
+### This Repository (Web Version)
+**License:** MIT License
+
+### Cryptographic Core
+**License:** Apache License 2.0  
+**Repository:** [securebit-core](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-core)
+
+### Desktop Applications
+**License:** Proprietary (Free for personal & commercial use)  
+**Repository:** [securebit-desktop](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop)
+
+*Note: Desktop apps are free to use. Only the UI layer is proprietary - all cryptography is open source.*
+
+---
+
+## Community & Support
+
+### Get Help
+- **Documentation:** Check README and [core docs](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-core)**
+- **Discussions:** [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat/discussions)
+- **Issues:** [Report bugs on GitHub](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat/issues)
+- **Email:** SecureBitChat@proton.me
+
+### Contact
+- **Security Issues:** SecureBitChat@proton.me (encrypted preferred)
+- **Business Inquiries:** hello@securebit.chat
+- **Twitter/X:** [@SecureBitChat](https://twitter.com/SecureBitChat)
+- **Website:** https://securebit.chat (coming soon)
+
+### Community Guidelines
+
+- Be respectful and constructive
+- Focus on privacy and security
+- Help others learn and contribute
+- Report security issues responsibly
+- Follow the code of conduct
+
+---
+
+## Acknowledgments
+
+### Built With
+- **React** - UI framework
+- **Tailwind CSS** - Styling
+- **esbuild** - Build tool
+- **WebRTC** - P2P communication
+- **IndexedDB** - Local storage
+- **Rust** - Cryptographic core
+- **Tauri v2** - Desktop framework
+
+### Special Thanks
+- **Rust Crypto Team** - Cryptographic primitives and standards
+- **WebRTC Community** - P2P technology and standards
+- **Tauri Team** - Desktop framework development
+- **Security Researchers** - Audits, feedback, and improvements
+- **Contributors** - Code, docs, testing, and support
+- **Privacy Advocates** - Inspiration and mission support
+
+### Standards & Specifications
+- **RFC 5869** - HKDF key derivation
+- **NIST SP 800-56A** - ECDH key agreement
+- **RFC 8446** - DTLS 1.3
+- **RFC 7748** - Elliptic curves for security
+- **X.509** - ASN.1 certificate structure
+
+---
+
+## Project Status
+
+### Active Development
+- **Web Version** - Stable (v4.7.53), receiving bug fixes and improvements
+- **Desktop Apps** - Public beta (v0.1.0), active development
+- **Cryptographic Core** - Stable, production-ready
+- **Mobile Apps** - In development (Q1 2026)
+
+### Community
+- **GitHub Stars** - [Help us grow!](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat)
+- **Contributors** - [See all contributors](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat/graphs/contributors)
+- **Issues** - [Open issues](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat/issues)
+- **Pull Requests** - [Contribute](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat/pulls)
+- **Discussions** - [Join the conversation](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat/discussions)
+
+### Metrics
+- **Downloads** - Desktop apps available for all platforms
+- **Security** - 18-layer military-grade protection
+- **Platforms** - Web, Windows, macOS, Linux (Mobile coming Q1 2026)
+- **License** - Open source core, free desktop apps

 ---

@@ -112,12 +565,18 @@ If you support the mission — **please star the repo!**

 *Committed to protecting your privacy with military-grade security*

-**Report vulnerabilities:** SecureBitChat@proton.me
+---
+
+**Latest Release: v4.7.53** - Desktop Edition Available  
+**Desktop Apps: v0.1.0** - Public Beta Available  
+**Mobile Apps: Coming Q1 2026**
+
+[🚀 Try Web Version](https://securebit.chat/) • [🖥️ Download Desktop Apps](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-desktop) • [⭐ Star on GitHub](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat)

 ---

-**Latest Release: v4.5.22** - Browser Notifications & Code Cleanup
+**Made with 🔒 for privacy advocates worldwide**

-[🚀 Try Now](https://securebitchat.github.io/securebit-chat/) • [⭐ Star on GitHub](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat)
+Copyright © 2025-2026 SecureBit Team. All rights reserved.

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