# On-chain chat

RUNEBond introduces a fully **on-chain global chat system** on THORChain. Every message is permanently recorded on the blockchain and tied to a specific node.

### 🔗 Purpose

Each node has its own global chat channel where:

* **Bond Providers (BPs)** and **Node Operators (NOs)** can communicate with each other discussing policies and requesting specific actions based on their active bonds.
* Any other THORChain user may also participate, but at a higher cost to reduce spam.

This design encourages meaningful and high-quality communication between those actively invested in the node's health.

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### 💸 Message Cost

| Sender Type          | Cost per Message |
| -------------------- | ---------------- |
| Node Operator (NO)   | 0.1 RUNE         |
| Bond Provider (BP)   | 0.1 RUNE         |
| Other THORChain user | 1 RUNE           |

## :man\_technologist: Send a message manually

You can send a message in three ways:

**1. Using the RUNEBond Web App (Wallet connection required)**

Connect your wallet and use the integrated chat UI to send messages directly from the app.

**2. Manually via a THORChain Transaction + Using the RUNEBond Web App (No wallet connection required)**

You can also write your message without connecting a wallet.

The application will automatically:

* Encode your message in Base64
* Generate the correct memo format
* Let you **copy and paste** the final result into any THORChain wallet

This method is ideal for users who prefer to interact manually. Just copy memo and broadcast transaction to the following address: [thor1xazgmh7sv0p393t9ntj6q9p52ahycc8jjlaap9](https://thorchain.net/address/thor1xazgmh7sv0p393t9ntj6q9p52ahycc8jjlaap9)

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**3. Manually via a THORChain Transaction + manual encodig (No wallet connection requireds)**

Send a transaction to the following address: [thor1xazgmh7sv0p393t9ntj6q9p52ahycc8jjlaap9](https://thorchain.net/address/thor1xazgmh7sv0p393t9ntj6q9p52ahycc8jjlaap9)

* **Amount**: At least 0.1 RUNE (if you are a Bond Provider or Node Operator) or 1 RUNE (any other THORChain user)
* **Memo format**: `TB:MSG:<NODE-ADDRESS>:<BASE64-ENCODED-MESSAGE>`

Replace `<NODE-ADDRESS>` with the actual node's address and `<BASE64-ENCODED-MESSAGE>` with your encoded message content.

> ⚠️ The base64-encoded message must not exceed **200 characters**.


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