Elon Musk Unveils X Chat with Bitcoin-like Encryption
- Elon Musk announced that X will launch a standalone app called “X Chat” in a few months.
- The new chat system will feature peer-to-peer encryption, described as “similar to Bitcoin.”
- Musk emphasized that X Chat will not include advertising hooks, reducing potential security risks.
- Currently, the in-app chat is in beta for Premium subscribers and supports text, media attachments, and file sharing.
- Future features will allow users to make audio and video calls once fully implemented.
Musk’s approach aims to enhance security by limiting the service’s knowledge of user interactions while ensuring end-to-end encryption. This model contrasts with mainstream messengers that retain metadata even when encrypting content.
With the upcoming launch of X Chat, users can expect a more secure messaging platform focused on privacy without ad-targeting risks. (Source)
