Bitchat is an offline messaging application that operates without internet or cellular networks, using Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networking to relay messages.
The app prioritizes privacy with features like end-to-end encryption, no user accounts or phone numbers required, and advanced privacy tools like message obfuscation.
Currently available in beta for iOS and Android, Bitchat offers an IRC-style interface and warns users against relying on it for critical communications due to potential security vulnerabilities.
While Bitchat is aiming to redefine privacy in communication, it is still in beta and needs thorough security audits to address identified vulnerabilities before being used for sensitive purposes.