- Elon Musk plans to launch a new messaging app called “X Chat” within a few months.
- X Chat will use peer-to-peer encryption similar to Bitcoin for secure communication.
- The app will be available both as part of the X platform and as a standalone application.
- Unlike some competitors, X Chat aims to avoid advertising “hooks” that use user data for targeted ads.
- WhatsApp encrypts messages but retains metadata and does not encrypt chat backups automatically.
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, announced plans to release a new messaging app called “X Chat” in the coming months. The app is designed to compete with services like Telegram and WhatsApp, aiming to provide a highly secure messaging platform. It will be available both integrated within the X platform and as a standalone app.
During a podcast appearance, Musk explained that X Chat is built on a new messaging system using peer-to-peer encryption inspired by Bitcoin. This encryption method provides advanced security by ensuring that messages are directly exchanged between users without relying on centralized servers. Musk emphasized that the app will avoid advertising features that track users to show targeted ads.
“It’s using a peer-to-peer-based encryption system, kind of similar to Bitcoin. It’s very good encryption; we’re testing it thoroughly,” Musk said. He added the app will allow users to send texts, files, and make audio and video calls with strong encryption.
Musk also highlighted privacy issues with some existing services. For example, WhatsApp, owned by Meta, uses end-to-end encryption that protects message content but does not encrypt metadata, such as who users contact and how often. Additionally, chat backups are not encrypted automatically. According to WhatsApp’s FAQ, messages are secured using the Signal Protocol, but some data sharing occurs with other Meta services depending on user choices.
“I’m not saying it’s perfect, but our goal with X chat is to replace what used to be the Twitter DM stack with a fully encrypted system where you can text, send files, do audio video calls, and I think it will be the least insecure of any messaging system,” Musk added.
By focusing on removing data sharing tied to advertising, X Chat aims to reduce security vulnerabilities present in other messaging systems and provide a more private communication tool.
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