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Twitter founder\u00a0Jack Dorsey<\/a> has published<\/a> the white paper for Bitchat, a decentralized messaging platform operating entirely over Bluetooth.<\/p>\n

The app is designed to work without internet access, relying instead on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mesh networks for peer-to-peer communication.<\/p>\n

What is Bitchat?<\/h2>\n

Bitchat is a privacy-first chat platform built on a store-and-forward architecture using BLE.<\/p>\n

Its goal is to offer censorship-resistant<\/a> communication that remains functional even during internet outages or infrastructure failures.<\/p>\n

Bitchat operates across BLE mesh networks, allowing users to communicate securely within physical range. According to its white paper, each device serves as a client and server, relaying messages between users in a decentralized fashion.<\/p>\n

This multi-hop design expands communication beyond the direct Bluetooth range, making it possible to reach offline or distant devices through nearby nodes.<\/p>\n

Bitchat uses a custom BLE mesh protocol that lets devices scan for others within a 30-meter radius using a shared service UUID. Once discovered, they connect and create temporary mesh hubs. Messages are encrypted end-to-end and exist only in device memory by default, ensuring security and ephemerality.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the platform also features a store-and-forward system.<\/p>\n

Bitchat caches messages sent to temporarily offline devices, with tiered retention windows: 12 hours for regular peers and indefinite storage for selected favorites. Once those devices reconnect to the mesh, they automatically retrieve any stored messages.<\/p>\n

Bitchat\u2019s structure eliminates the need for phone numbers, emails, or permanent identifiers. It offers room-based messaging for group chats, complete with optional password protection.<\/p>\n

Communication is encrypted at multiple levels, and digital signatures are used to authenticate messages.<\/p>\n

The whitepaper concluded:<\/p>\n

“bitchat demonstrates that secure, private messaging is possible without centralized infrastructure. By combining Bluetooth mesh networking, end-to-end encryption, and privacy-preserving protocols, bitchat provides resilient communication that works anywhere people gather, regardless of internet availability.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Twitter founder\u00a0Jack Dorsey has published the white paper for Bitchat, a decentralized messaging platform operating entirely over Bluetooth. The app is designed to work without internet access, relying instead on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mesh networks for peer-to-peer communication. What is Bitchat? Bitchat is a privacy-first chat platform built on a store-and-forward architecture using BLE. 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