09.07.2025 12:15:00
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The former CEO of Twitter unveiled Bitchat — a decentralized messenger based on Bluetooth mesh networks. The application allows you to exchange messages without connecting to Wi-Fi or a mobile network, which makes it especially useful in the absence of communication.
Bitchat uses Bluetooth Low Energy technology and the principle of relaying messages through neighboring devices, which allows you to extend the range to 300 meters. The more users around, the more stable and wider the network.
All messages in Bitchat are encrypted using Curve25519 and AES-GCM cryptographic ciphers and are stored locally on the device. The application does not require registration, does not collect data and does not use servers. The built-in Panic Mode allows you to instantly delete all data from the device by triple-clicking on the logo.
Users can create themed rooms, protect chats with a password, use mentions via @nickname and add messages to favorites. The messenger also allows you to save messages for selected users even when there is a temporary loss of connection.
The open-source project is already available on GitHub, and testing via Apple TestFlight has gathered the maximum 10,000 participants. At the time of publication, versions for iOS and macOS are available, and the release is expected after the completion of testing.
Bitchat is not just a technological toy, but a potentially important tool for communication in conditions of limited network access and growing concerns about privacy. Judging by the interest in the beta test, the demand for such solutions is growing.
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Bitchat uses Bluetooth Low Energy technology and the principle of relaying messages through neighboring devices, which allows you to extend the range to 300 meters. The more users around, the more stable and wider the network.
All messages in Bitchat are encrypted using Curve25519 and AES-GCM cryptographic ciphers and are stored locally on the device. The application does not require registration, does not collect data and does not use servers. The built-in Panic Mode allows you to instantly delete all data from the device by triple-clicking on the logo.
Users can create themed rooms, protect chats with a password, use mentions via @nickname and add messages to favorites. The messenger also allows you to save messages for selected users even when there is a temporary loss of connection.
The open-source project is already available on GitHub, and testing via Apple TestFlight has gathered the maximum 10,000 participants. At the time of publication, versions for iOS and macOS are available, and the release is expected after the completion of testing.
Bitchat is not just a technological toy, but a potentially important tool for communication in conditions of limited network access and growing concerns about privacy. Judging by the interest in the beta test, the demand for such solutions is growing.
(the text translation was done automatically)
