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Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey Unveils 'Bitchat' Bluetooth-Based Messaging App

Taarek Refaat Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter (now X), has launched a new decentralized messaging app called Bitchat, which allows users to communicate via Bluetooth without requiring internet or cellular networks. The app leverages Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and mesh networking technology to create device-to-device encrypted communication, enabling messages to hop between nearby users even in the absence of central infrastructure. 'Bitchat addresses the need for private, resilient communication that doesn't depend on centralized systems,' Dorsey wrote in a post on GitHub, where the open-source foundation of the project is being hosted. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Bitchat requires no user accounts, no phone numbers, and no cloud servers. It is designed for offline peer-to-peer messaging within a 300-meter range, significantly more than similar apps like Bridgefy, which typically max out at around 100 meters. Using mesh networking, Bitchat allows messages to be relayed through multiple devices, extending communication far beyond the typical Bluetooth range. It also offers advanced privacy features, including: The app is currently available in beta testing via Apple's TestFlight platform, but the testing limit of 10,000 users has already been reached. Dorsey noted that the app is undergoing review in preparation for a broader public release. The launch comes amid increasing global interest in decentralized communication tools, especially in regions facing internet shutdowns, surveillance, or censorship. Similar tools like Bridgefy and Briar have gained popularity among protest movements and users seeking secure, anonymous messaging. Bitchat builds on these concepts but aims to provide greater range, improved reliability, and no compromise on privacy. Future updates may include support for Wi-Fi Direct, allowing for even faster and longer-range communication without central infrastructure. Dorsey has long advocated for open protocols and decentralization. His new app aligns with that philosophy, offering users a way to communicate completely outside the control of governments, corporations, or internet providers. 'This is not just about messaging. It's about digital sovereignty,' Dorsey said in his GitHub post. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean