<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block and Twitter’s co-founder, has launched Bitchat beta, a peer-to-peer messaging app fully reliant on Bluetooth technology, reminiscent of 90s IRC-style messaging.</li><li>Bitchat uses Bluetooth mesh networks without servers or logins, allowing messages to be relayed from device to device with end-to-end encryption and automatic deletion, making it suitable for events like protests or festivals.</li><li>The app operates on Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networks, enabling direct communication between devices without centralized servers. Messages are end-to-end encrypted and disappear by default, with group chats called 'rooms' managed through hashtags and passwords.</li><li>Bitchat's TestFlight slots quickly reached the 10,000 user-capacity, but a broader release is in the pipeline. The app's design makes it advantageous for offline scenarios, such as festivals or protests, where conventional networks may be unreliable.</li></ul>

Jack Dorsey Unveils Bitchat Beta—Offline, Bluetooth-Only Group Chat with ’90s Nostalgia

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