🚨 JUST IN: Elon Musk says X is launching new 'XChat' messaging system with "Bitcoin-style" encryption
According to a recent announcement from Elon Musk, X (formerly Twitter) is set to roll out a brand new messaging system called XChat, and it's coming with what Musk calls "Bitcoin-style encryption." 🛡️📲
“We’re taking inspiration from the way Bitcoin secures transactions,” Musk said. “XChat will offer end-to-end encryption using a decentralized model, making sure only you and the recipient can read the messages — not even X will have access.”
Some key points mentioned:
End-to-end encryption baked in by default
Inspired by blockchain-level security
Potential support for crypto wallet integrations in chat
Launch expected to start in beta “very soon”
No full whitepaper or technical deep dive released yet, but speculation is already flying about integration with Dogecoin, Bitcoin, and possible Web3 elements. 👀
What do you think? Game-changer or overhyped rebrand of DMs?
Source: Elon’s post on X & livestream from the new X developer event.
