Jack Dorsey, the visionary co-founder of Twitter, is once again challenging the way we connect this time with a revolutionary messaging app called Bitchat, designed to work completely without the internet. Labeled by Dorsey himself as a “weekend project,” Bitchat is poised to redefine communication in low-connectivity areas or during internet blackouts, and it’s already generating massive buzz.
What sets Bitchat apart is its radical simplicity and privacy. There are no phone numbers, no email signups, and no servers involved. The app allows anonymous, encrypted messaging using Bluetooth-powered mesh networking—a method where messages hop from one device to another until reaching the final recipient.
How Does Bitchat Work?
Bitchat turns your phone into a node in a local Bluetooth network. When you send a message, your phone searches for nearby users (within 30 meters) also using the app. If the recipient is not directly in range, your message is passed from one phone to another until it reaches its destination. This is known as Bluetooth mesh networking—a technique once reserved for niche tech applications but now available in a user-friendly format.
Even more impressively, Bitchat doesn’t ask for any personal identification. No login, no number, no email. Every chat is anonymous and ephemeral, with messages disappearing automatically after a while.
While the concept of sending messages through strangers’ phones might raise eyebrows, Dorsey and his team have ensured end-to-end encryption to keep your messages secure and private. Only the sender and the intended recipient can read the content—no data is stored or shared along the route.
This makes Bitchat especially useful during emergencies, protests, remote travel, or in countries facing censorship and surveillance.
When Will Bitchat Be Available?
Currently in beta testing via Apple’s TestFlight, the app reached its 10,000-user limit within days. Dorsey also published a detailed whitepaper on X (formerly Twitter), outlining the philosophy and technology behind the app.
An Android version is in the works, and while the full public release date hasn’t been announced yet, the hype is real—and justified.
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