BitChat: Jack Dorsey’s New Internet-Free Messaging Revolution
In a world increasingly dependent on internet connectivity and cellular infrastructure, a new innovation is challenging the status quo — BitChat, a breakthrough messaging platform introduced by Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter and Square. What sets BitChat apart? It doesn’t use the internet, mobile data, or even Wi-Fi. Instead, it leverages Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to allow smartphones to communicate directly with each other. This simple yet powerful idea could potentially redefine how we stay connected, especially in areas with unreliable or no internet access. What Is BitChat? BitChat is a decentralized messaging app that enables peer-to-peer communication without relying on traditional telecom or internet infrastructure. It works by turning every smartphone into a node in a Bluetooth-powered mesh network. This means your phone can directly communicate with another nearby phone, and also help relay messages to others beyond Bluetooth range by “hopping” the message across multiple devices in …
