How Jack Dorsey’s new app lets you chat without the internet and why it matters

Unlike traditional messaging apps that rely on internet infrastructure, Bitchat operates on direct device-to-device communication.

Jack Dorsey’s new app could revolutionize offline communication — and for good reason. The founder of Twitter and Block’s CEO has launched a pilot of Bitchat, a revolutionary new messaging app operating entirely without an internet connection.

What was initially a weekend project for Dorsey is quickly evolving into a compelling proof-of-concept. It has the potential to offer truly decentralized, censorship-resistant communication, all of which is turning heads in the tech world and worrying governments.

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