💥Elon Musk Unveils XChat: A Privacy-Focused Messaging Feature Inspired by Bitcoin Principles💥
Elon Musk has introduced XChat, a new messaging tool on X, featuring end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages, and support for various file types. Users can also make audio and video calls — all without needing a phone number.
Built using Rust and described as employing "Bitcoin-style" security, XChat reflects Musk’s broader ambition to transform X into an all-in-one platform for communication, finance, and more. However, some in the crypto community have raised concerns over the technical accuracy of the "Bitcoin-style encryption" label, noting Bitcoin itself doesn't rely on traditional encryption methods.
As XChat becomes more widely available, its real-world adoption and the transparency of its security model will play key roles in shaping its future impact.
