๐ Elon Musk Launches XChat โ A Privacy-Focused Messaging Feature with Bitcoin-Style Security
๐ Privacy Meets Innovation: Elon Musk has officially unveiled XChat, a new messaging feature on social media platform X, designed with end-to-end encryption inspired by Bitcoinโs architecture, self-erasing messages, and support for all file types.
๐ ๏ธ Built with Rust: According to Musk, XChat is engineered using a brand-new architecture built in Rust, focusing on speed, reliability, and security.
> โThe latest version of XChat includes encryption, disappearing messages, support for sending any file type, and voice/video calls,โ Musk shared in a post on Monday (May 2).
๐ฑ No Phone Number Required: One of the standout features? Users can now make video and voice calls without needing a phone number โ a major step forward in secure, decentralized-style communication.
๐ Global Rollout Underway: XChat is currently being rolled out in stages to users worldwide, as Muskโs X platform continues its evolution into an all-in-one communication and fintech hub.