Dorsey’s Bitchat Beta Reaches 10,000 Users

Jack Dorsey, former Twitter CEO, has launched Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app operating over Bluetooth mesh networks without internet, servers, SIM cards, or user accounts. Bitchat relays encrypted, ephemeral messages across nearby devices, using a store-and-forward model so offline users can receive messages when they reconnect. The beta version quickly reached its 10,000 TestFlight user limit and is under review for wider release. Designed for privacy and resilience, Bitchat collects no data, requires no registration, and features end-to-end encryption, password-protected group chats, and message obfuscation. The app is positioned as useful for communication during protests or network outages, recalling tools like Bridgefy and FireChat, and may add Wi-Fi Direct support to further extend range. While still experimental, Bitchat underscores Dorsey's commitment to open protocols and user privacy.