Jack Dorsey Confirms Launch of Censorship-Resistant Bitcoin Messenger
2025-07-18 15:02:35
Main Idea
Jack Dorsey has confirmed the beta launch of a censorship-resistant Bitcoin messenger called Bitchat, which operates via a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mesh network without requiring an internet connection, SIM card, or email.
Key Points
1. Bitchat creates a mesh network using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), extending beyond the standard 30-meter Bluetooth range.
2. The application does not require an internet connection, SIM card, or email account for setup.
3. Users are assigned a new, unique identifier within the Bluetooth mesh relay system.
4. The system is designed to ensure censorship-resistant message delivery even when devices are within range or reconnected to the mesh.
Description
Bitchat enables offline Bitcoin transfers via Bluetooth mesh without internet or servers. Messages and Bitcoin data relay through multi-hop encrypted Bluetooth connections. The system is fully decentralized, with no accounts, cloud storage, or identity tracking. Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block and co-founder of Twitter, has confirmed the beta launch of Bitchat , a new application that allows users to send encrypted messages and Bitcoin transaction data completely offline using a Bluetooth mesh network...
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