Bit Chat enables direct phone-to-phone communication without needing an internet connection or cell tower by utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networking.
Messages are broken down, compressed, and transmitted via Bluetooth, hopping across nearby Bit Chat-enabled devices if the recipient is not in close proximity, ensuring end-to-end encryption for privacy.
Bit Chat handles data in transit by storing message chunks temporarily in volatile memory with a Time to Live limit, bolstering privacy and security.
While facing challenges related to Bluetooth range and network density, Bit Chat's potential lies in providing resilient communication in areas with disrupted infrastructure and promoting decentralized, peer-to-peer messaging controlled by users.