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Release
June 12, 2026 · 4 min

Koto desktop — the alpha test is open

The Windows app is available to download: installer and portable version. It's an early alpha — here's what already works and what comes next.

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Security
June 11, 2026 · 5 min

Sign-in without a number: how the secret phrase works

Why Koto uses a 12-word cryptographic key instead of a phone number, what it gives you, and how to keep it safe.

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