Our Services – The Technology Behind ICQ Chat Network

At ICQ Chat Network, we take pride in delivering a fast, stable, and feature-rich chat experience. Behind every connection, every message, and every smile shared on our platform is a powerful technological foundation built on two of the most trusted names in IRC: InspIRCd and Anope. This page gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the services that power our network.

What Is InspIRCd?

InspIRCd is a high-performance, modular Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server written in C++ for Linux, BSD, Windows, and macOS systems. Created from scratch to be stable, modern, and lightweight, it is trusted by over 1,000 networks worldwide, including HybridIRC, Snoonet, and Teranova.

What makes InspIRCd truly special is its fully modular architecture. This means we can pick and choose exactly which features we want on our server nothing more, nothing less. Whether it's support for all ratified IRCv3 specifications, WebSocket connections, or advanced password hashing algorithms like bcrypt and PBKDF2, InspIRCd gives us the flexibility to build the perfect chat environment for our community.

Key Features of InspIRCd

• Modular Design – Enable only the features you need, keeping the server lightweight and efficient
• IRCv3 Support – Full compliance with all currently ratified IRCv3 extensions for modern chat capabilities
• Cross-Platform – Runs on Linux, BSD, Windows, and macOS systems
• Advanced Security – Support for bcrypt and PBKDF2 password hashing, plus DNS blacklist checking
• WebSocket Support – Enables browser-based chat connections without additional software
• Custom Channel Modes – Administrators can define custom prefix modes for channel privileges like founder, admin, or halfop

What Is Anope?

Anope is a set of IRC Services designed for flexibility and ease of use. Originally forked from Epona in early 2003, Anope has grown to become one of the most widely used IRC services packages available today. It provides the essential services that make a chat network feel like a true community.

At ICQ Chat Network, we run Anope version 2.1.15, a development release that brings exciting new features and improvements to our network. This version includes enhanced CTCP handling, support for more CTCP types, and a workaround for JavaScript truncating big integers in the JSONRPC module.

The Services Anope Provides

Anope offers a complete suite of services that keep our network running smoothly:

• NickServ – Register and protect your nickname with password protection. Never worry about someone else taking your identity again.
• ChanServ – Complete channel management tools, giving you full control over your chat rooms.
• MemoServ – Send and receive memos (offline messages) to other users on the network.
• OperServ – Powerful administration tools for IRC operators, including AKILLs and session limiting.
• BotServ – Channel bot services that can help manage and protect your channels.
• HostServ – Manage virtual hosts (vhosts) to customize how your hostname appears to others.

How InspIRCd and Anope Work Together

Think of InspIRCd as the engine of our chat network and Anope as the control panel. The IRC daemon (InspIRCd) handles all the connections, message routing, and real-time communication. Anope connects to InspIRCd locally and provides the services that users interact with every day registering nicknames, managing channels, and more.

This modular architecture gives us the best of both worlds: a high-performance server that can handle thousands of simultaneous connections, paired with a flexible services layer that makes the network easy to manage and enjoyable to use.

Why This Matters to You

All this technology isn't just for show it directly translates to a better experience for you, our community member:

• Stability – InspIRCd is battle-tested on thousands of networks, ensuring your chats stay connected
• Security – Advanced password hashing and DNS blacklist protection keep your account and our network safe
• Modern Features – IRCv3 support means you get the latest chat capabilities as soon as they're available
• Identity Protection – NickServ ensures your nickname is yours and yours alone
• Community Tools – ChanServ and BotServ give you the tools to build and manage your own thriving chat community

Join the Conversation

All of this technology is here for one purpose: to bring people together. Whether you're connecting through our web client, a desktop IRC app, or via random video chat, you're experiencing the power of InspIRCd and Anope at work. Come join us at https://www.icqchatting.com and see for yourself!

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ICQ Chat Network – Powered by InspIRCd & Anope. Built for you.