Bitchat is a messaging app that operates without servers, the internet, or phone numbers, using Bluetooth technology to create a decentralized network for private and encrypted communication.
Devices running Bitchat form a mesh network where messages are relayed through nearby devices, enabling communication even in areas with poor internet connectivity or censorship.
Key features include peer discovery through Bluetooth, self-destructing encrypted messages, and the ability to communicate when some devices are offline.
Bitchat's use of decentralized mesh networks, Bluetooth Low Energy, encryption, and privacy features offers a resilient and secure communication option in scenarios like protests, disaster zones, or remote areas.