Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has launched a new messaging app, Bitchat, which allows users to communicate without internet access by using Bluetooth-based peer-to-peer mesh networking.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has launched a new messaging app, Bitchat, which allows users to communicate without internet access by using Bluetooth-based peer-to-peer mesh networking. “I put together a basic version… as a way to learn about a bundle of technologies,” Dorsey said on X. The app offers IRC-style chat rooms, encrypted private messaging, and ephemeral storage on device memory. No personal information such as phone numbers or emails is required. Bitchat works within a 300-meter range and can relay messages through nearby devices. CNBC reports future versions may support Wi-Fi Direct. Early access on iOS via TestFlight has reached capacity. The concept mirrors older tools like FireChat and Bridgefy, once popular during the 2019 Hong Kong protests. “It’s interesting that Dorsey is getting involved in an offline, privacy-first messaging solution,” the article notes. Though currently experimental, the app aligns with Dorsey’s