# Inbox & direct messages

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## Recent chat inbox

The recent chat inbox is the default daily surface. It should quickly answer: who needs attention, what changed, what is unread, and which conversations are most important right now.

Good inbox behavior creates trust. Users should be able to archive low-priority chats, identify locked/private chats, and return to active conversations without losing context.

## Direct 1:1 messaging

Direct messaging is the private user-to-user chat model. It supports the most sensitive product moments: personal conversation, identity verification, payment coordination, and wallet-related questions.

## Thread controls

| Feature                     | User value                                         |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Replies and quoted messages | Preserves context in fast conversations.           |
| Forward messages            | Moves useful content across chats and communities. |
| Edit messages               | Corrects mistakes after sending.                   |
| Delete for me/all           | Gives users cleanup controls with clear scope.     |
| Starred messages            | Saves important information.                       |
| Pinned chats/messages       | Keeps high-priority items visible.                 |
| Message info                | Provides delivery/read transparency.               |

## Presence and feedback

Typing indicators, recording indicators, and read receipts make conversations feel alive. In Web3 contexts, these small signals can also reduce uncertainty during coordination.

## Notification control

Per-chat notification settings let users separate urgent communities from noisy ones. This is especially important when Sudo supports large groups, public channels, and live communities.


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