In a groundbreaking move, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has unveiled BitChat. This decentralized messaging application allows users to send messages without the need for internet, SIM cards, or even phone numbers.
Currently available in beta through TestFlight for iOS users, BitChat is designed for users seeking privacy, security, and independence from traditional telecom infrastructure and tech giants. The app utilizes Bluetooth mesh networking, allowing messages to hop from device to device until they reach the recipient — even if both users are out of typical Bluetooth range.
“BitChat is an experimental platform for private, encrypted, peer-to-peer communication,” said Dorsey while announcing the app on July 6.
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Key Features of BitChat:
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End-to-end encrypted messaging that stays on user devices
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Group chats (called “rooms”) with password protection and hashtag tagging
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Store-and-forward capability for message delivery even when recipients are temporarily offline
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Planned support for Wi-Fi Direct to enhance speed and range
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No data collection, no phone number required, and no cloud storage
Unlike traditional messaging platforms like WhatsApp or Messenger, BitChat offers zero user tracking. Messages are stored only on local devices, making it nearly impossible for third parties to intercept or monitor conversations.
The app’s design draws inspiration from secure messaging tools used in situations of political unrest — such as the 2019 Hong Kong protests — where access to mobile networks was restricted or monitored.
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With growing global concerns about surveillance, censorship, and data exploitation, BitChat emerges as a bold response to the need for resilient, censorship-resistant communication tools.
This is not Dorsey’s first step into the decentralized tech space. He previously backed projects like Bluesky and Damus, both promoting digital freedom and decentralized social media.
BitChat marks another strong statement from Dorsey about the future of communication — one that puts users, not corporations or governments, in control.
