In the era, when each message posted online can be captured, censored or identified, Jack Dorsey (co -founder of Twitter and advocate of digital freedom) an interesting alternative. His latest project, Bitchat, is an application for sending a message that works completely without access to the Internet.
Thanks to the use of a decentralized Bluetooth mesh network, Bitchat announces a new era of communication resistant to censorship, tracking and network blacks.
What is Bitchat?
Bitchat is an alternative to messengers such as WhatsApp or Telegram, built for maximum privacy and resistance to external interference. The application does not require a Wi-Fi connection, SIM cards or a user account-Bluetooth turned on. Instead of using the Internet, messages are sent locally between smartphones within 328 meters, creating the so -called Bluetooth mesh network.
This technology allows the message to “jump” from device to device – until it reaches the recipient. Importantly, each of these devices acts as an anonymous relay, not having the ability to decrypt the content, by using the AES-256-GCM encryption.
Privacy in the first place
Unlike popular applications, which are based on phone numbers or logins, Bitchat does not require any identification data. You do not need to set up an account, give an e-mail or phone number. This means that even in the case of taking over the message – determining the identity of the sender or recipient is practically impossible.
What’s more, the lack of need to connect to the Internet means that the messenger also works in emergency situations – when turning off mobile networks, internet blockades or in regions covered by repression. This is a response to the growing concerns about the proposed control of communication in the European Union, where new regulations could force the weakening of encryption and enable scanning of messages in the name of public security.
Functions and availability
Despite its innovative architecture, Bitchat offers known and useful functions of the messenger:
- individual and group chats,
- Possibility to mark your favorite conversations,
- “Pings” to easily locate friends nearby.
Currently, the application is in the phase of closed beta tests, in which 10,000 iPhone users participate. Jack Dorsey has not yet provided a specific date of public debut or information about the Android version.
Bitchat – more than a messenger?
Bitchat is more than just an application. This is a modest dawn of digital independence, a response to the growing centralization and control over our digital communication channels. In a world where governments and corporations are increasingly trying to control the flow of information, Bitchat offers a decentralized, resistant and private alternative. For Blockchain enthusiasts, this is another step towards the world, where decentralization becomes a key tool for the fight for freedom – also in everyday communication.
Will Bitchat become a new standard of private conversations?
It depends on the adoption of the community, the number of users and the further development of technology. But one thing is certain – Jack Dorse once again showed that the digital revolution is not over yet.
