While most conventional messaging apps rely heavily on central servers and mobile networks, Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter or X, is pioneering a revolutionary concept that could transform how we communicate. He has introduced a new app called ‘BitChat,’ a peer-to-peer messaging platform that allows users to exchange messages without any internet connection, using only Bluetooth.
The key feature of this app is that users can send encrypted messages to nearby devices via Bluetooth. There’s no need for a central server or phone numbers just local Bluetooth connections are sufficient. Dorsey has shared that the app is still in the testing phase, and interested users can try it out through TestFlight. According to a ‘white paper’ published on GitHub, the technology works by creating temporary Bluetooth clusters, enabling messages to hop from one device to another.
When users are on the move, their phones form local Bluetooth chains, establishing communication with distant devices without needing mobile networks or internet access. An additional notable feature is the ability to create ‘bridge devices’ that connect multiple clusters, expanding the network.
Through this initiative, Jack Dorsey is shaping a new chapter in technology, potentially revolutionizing how we stay connected. Whether this innovative approach will redefine the future of communication remains to be seen, but it certainly opens exciting possibilities.
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