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Bitchat

Bitchat

By Jack Dorsey

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Description

A decentralized peer-to-peer messaging app that works over Bluetooth mesh networks. No internet required, no servers, no phone numbers. It's the side-groupchat.

Features
• Decentralized Mesh Network: Automatic peer discovery and multi-hop message relay over Bluetooth LE
• End-to-End Encryption: X25519 key exchange + AES-256-GCM for private messages and channels
• Channel-Based Chats: Topic-based group messaging with optional password protection
• Store & Forward: Messages cached for offline peers and delivered when they reconnect
• Privacy First: No accounts, no phone numbers, no persistent identifiers
• IRC-Style Commands: Familiar /join, /msg, /who style interface
• Message Retention: Optional channel-wide message saving controlled by channel owners
• Universal App: Native support for iOS and macOS
• Cover Traffic: Timing obfuscation and dummy messages for enhanced privacy
• Emergency Wipe: Triple-tap to instantly clear all data
• Performance Optimizations: LZ4 message compression, adaptive battery modes, and optimized networking

Version

1.0.0

Last Updated

July 11, 2025