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Elon Musk<\/a> has announced a novel update to X<\/a>, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. A new feature, called XChat, is now rolling out, offering private messaging secured by what Musk calls “Bitcoin<\/a>-style encryption.”<\/p>\n

He stated<\/a>:<\/p>\n

“All new XChat is rolling out with encryption, vanishing messages and the ability to send any kind of file. Also, audio\/video calling.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

XChat replaces the platform's standard direct messaging with a more advanced system. It supports end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages, and sending various file types.<\/p>\n

At the same time, users can initiate voice and video calls without linking a phone number. This would be designed to work across devices and operating systems.<\/p>\n

Musk described XChat as a complete rebuild, developed using the Rust programming language. He emphasized that the encryption model borrows from concepts used in Bitcoin's architecture, though he did not offer technical details.<\/p>\n

The move reflects Musk's ambition to transform X into a multi-purpose platform that combines social networking, communications, and financial services.<\/p>\n

Last month, Musk confirmed that X would soon roll out a payments service in beta mode. He said:<\/p>\n

“This will be a very limited access beta at first. When people\u2019s saving are involved, extreme care must be taken.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This builds on X CEO Linda Yaccarino's earlier statement that X Money<\/a>, a digital wallet service, is expected later this year. The platform is partnering with Visa, allowing users to connect debit cards, send funds, and conduct peer-to-peer payments directly within the app.<\/p>\n

Crypto community split over ‘Bitcoin-Style' encryption<\/h2>\n

Musk's reference to “Bitcoin-style encryption” has stirred debate in the crypto space, with some developers arguing that the phrase is misleading.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr<\/a> pushed back, stating<\/a> that Bitcoin itself doesn't use encryption and criticized the choice of Rust for security-critical components. He noted<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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“Bitcoin doesn't even use encryption.. Also Rust is woke.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

On the other hand, BitMEX Research suggested<\/a> Musk may be referencing BIP-151, a proposal to encrypt data exchanged between Bitcoin nodes.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Wei Dai of 1kx speculated<\/a> that the reference could relate to Bitcoin's peer-to-peer communication design. He said:<\/p>\n

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“‘Bitcoin style' ~= ‘Peer-to-peer' ~= ‘end-to-end.' So ‘Bitcoin style encryption' means ‘end-to-end encryption.'”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Other experts pointed to<\/a> Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), a mathematical method used in Bitcoin to generate and manage private keys, as a possible explanation.<\/p>\n

Despite the mixed reactions, XChat is now available in beta to some premium subscribers and is widely viewed as a direct challenge to privacy-focused apps like WhatsApp and Signal.<\/p>\n

If successful, XChat could mark a significant step forward in Musk's vision of a secure, all-in-one communication and finance hub.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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