Towns Protocol (TOWNS) is a decentralized, blockchain-based messaging infrastructure that operates as an EVM-compatible Layer-2 chain, enabling real-time, encrypted, and programmable communication. Users can create customizable “Spaces”—private group chats with on-chain memberships, censorship resistance, membership payments, and reputation-building capabilities. Built with an ecosystem of off-chain stream nodes and smart contracts, Towns puts community ownership and modular governance at its core. It aims to redefine social applications by merging messaging, monetization, and decentralization.