Communication Without Limits
Building crisis-proof communication for the world's most vulnerable communities. When everything else fails, Trellis keeps people connected.
Why We Exist
Keeping the World Connected
When governments shut down the internet, when disasters destroy cell towers, when censorship silences dissent — people have no way to communicate. Trellis was built to fix that. Our platform combines mesh networking, 10 VPN protocols, satellite connectivity, military-grade encryption, and emergency communication tools into a single application across 5 platforms — designed to work when everything else fails.
Born From a Blackout
Trellis was born in January 2026, when the Iranian government imposed yet another nationwide internet blackout. Millions of people were cut off overnight — no messaging, no calls, no connection to the outside world.
Watching it happen in real time, one thing was clear: the existing tools weren't enough. VPNs got blocked within hours. Mesh apps were too niche. Satellite was too expensive. There was no single platform that could keep people connected when a government decided to flip the switch.
So we built one. Starting from a single laptop in Denver, Trellis grew from a prototype into a full-stack crisis communication platform in under two months — mesh networking, stealth VPN with 10 protocols, satellite connectivity, encrypted push-to-talk, emergency panic systems, and end-to-end encrypted messaging, all in one app.
84 patent applications, 26 languages, 5 platforms, and 302,000 lines of code later — Trellis is ready for the world.
Trellis at a Glance
Built by Obsession
A small founding team obsessed with keeping people connected — and we're growing.
What We Stand For
These principles guide every decision, every feature, and every line of code.
Privacy First
End-to-end encryption by default. Zero-knowledge architecture. We can't read your messages — and neither can anyone else.
Open Standards
Built on open protocols wherever possible. Interoperability and transparency are core to our architecture.
Crisis-Ready
Every feature is stress-tested against the worst-case scenario. If it doesn't work offline, during a blackout, or under censorship, it doesn't ship.
Human Rights
Communication is a human right. Trellis is built for activists, journalists, and anyone who needs to stay connected under oppressive conditions.
Decentralization
No single point of failure. Mesh networking turns every phone into a relay. The network gets stronger as more people join.
Timeline
From an internet blackout to a full platform — built in weeks, not years.
Join the Mission
We're building the communication platform the world needs. Whether you want to join the team, partner with us, or be among the first users — we want to hear from you.