Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, announced the launch of a new decentralized messaging app named Bitchat, which is currently available for beta testing via TestFlight.
Overview of Bitchat
Bitchat is a new messaging application that does not rely on internet infrastructure. It utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mesh networks for ephemeral, encrypted communication. Messages are stored only on the device and do not use servers, ensuring that no data is saved.
How Bitchat Enhances Privacy
Bitchat injects dummy messages at random intervals and adds small delays to real transmissions, making it difficult to distinguish true messages. Messages are retained in the device's memory for a limited time, eliminating the risk of accessing old conversations.
Jack Dorsey's Innovations in Decentralized Applications
Jack Dorsey co-founded Twitter and is an advocate for decentralized social protocols such as Bluesky and Nostr. In recent years, he has actively supported the development of Web5 and other decentralized applications.
Bitchat represents a significant step in the evolution of messaging applications, providing new levels of privacy and reliable communication without an internet dependency.
