Definition
Sift chat is end-to-end encrypted messaging between sift.mx members. The server cannot read message contents. Unknown members pay your chat cover; trusted contacts message free.
Separate from email forwarding
Email on sift.mx is private forwarding. Chat is a different channel with E2E encryption between members. Do not assume email contents are E2E-encrypted.
Money where their mouth is
Cold intros in DMs usually cost you time and cost them nothing. A chat cover makes low-intent pings expensive for the sender and optional income for you.
Same handle, clearer boundary
People reach you through the same sift identity whether they email or chat—while you keep distinct rules and a cryptographic boundary on chat content.