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TechCrunch
07-07-2025
- TechCrunch
Jack Dorsey working on Bluetooth messaging app, Bitchat
Block CEO and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey wrote in an X post on Sunday night that he spent his weekend creating an app called Bitchat (presumably a combination of the words 'bit' and 'chat,' and not the other combination of words that it looks like). Bitchat is a messaging app that operates through Bluetooth mesh networks, allowing users to send messages without Wi-Fi or cell reception. Because of Bluetooth's technical limitations, this kind of app generally only works at a range of around 100 meters, making it useful for situations like finding friends at a busy music festival where cell service is spotty. However, Dorsey claims that his app has an extended range, relaying messages through peers to extend up to 300 meters, or 984 feet. One of the most popular Bluetooth messaging apps, Bridgefy, was notably used during pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, since its ability to function without the internet makes it harder for Chinese authorities to detect. Both Bridgefy and Bitchat say they are end-to-end encrypted. Coincidentally, Bridgefy is funded in part by another Twitter co-founder, Biz Stone. But Dorsey's newfound foray into developing Bitchat makes sense, given his long-term interests in decentralizing tech — he is a massive proponent of Bitcoin, and he originally founded the project that would become Bluesky while he was CEO of Twitter. Dorsey is no longer affiliated with Bluesky as it operates now. Dorsey opened Bitchat to beta testers via Apple's Testflight, but the test is now full after hitting its 10,000-user maximum. He said on X that the app is still under review before it will be released.
Globe and Mail
15-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Atua AI Elevates Bitcoin Infrastructure to Enhance AI Workflow Security
Upgraded Blockchain Anchoring Delivers Greater Trust, Transparency, and Long-Term Data Integrity for Decentralized AI Systems Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2025) - Atua AI (TUA), the decentralized AI-powered productivity platform, has elevated its Bitcoin-based infrastructure to improve the security and integrity of AI workflow automation across Web3. By anchoring critical checkpoints and operational data to Bitcoin's immutable ledger, Atua AI reinforces the trustworthiness of its AI systems for enterprise-grade deployment. Securing intelligent automation with trusted decentralized infrastructure To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: This enhancement enables timestamped validation and tamper-proof documentation of AI-generated outputs, content moderation decisions, and decentralized transaction histories. As a result, users across finance, governance, and digital asset management can now verify automation outcomes with full cryptographic assurance. Core modules such as Chat, Writer, and Classifier now benefit from enhanced traceability and auditability, offering an added layer of security for processes ranging from smart contract reviews to automated compliance tracking. Bitcoin's long-standing network resilience ensures that data tied to AI-driven actions remains permanently accessible and secure. Atua AI's integration of Bitcoin infrastructure signals its continued commitment to delivering transparent, secure, and verifiable AI systems for the decentralized future. This milestone strengthens the platform's foundation for long-term, trust-based automation in the evolving Web3 landscape. About Atua AI Atua AI offers AI-powered productivity and creativity tools in the Web3 space. Its features include Chat, Writer, Imagine, Voiceover, and Classifier—all designed to empower users with intelligent, decentralized solutions for content creation, coding, analysis, and more. Media Contact Dorothy Marley KaJ Labs +1 707-622-6168 media@ Social Media Twitter Instagram To view the source version of this press release, please visit
