Bitchat - Anonymous messaging via Bluetooth mesh networks by Dorsey
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Chat with people nearby using only Bluetooth - no WiFi, cellular, or internet needed. Messages relay through connected devices up to 300m away. End-to-end encrypted with no accounts or tracking. Built for gatherings, disasters, protests, etc.
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@jack @rohanrecommends Nice, I always thought this was a great idea for airplane travel too.
@jack @tim_holmgren1 Yes, BitChat can work during airplane travel as long as Bluetooth is enabled and others nearby are also on the app. It's ideal for offline, short-range, secure chat in flights or airports.
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Offline, anonymous, and encrypted — this is such a powerful concept for real-world use cases like festivals or emergencies. Congrats on the launch 🚀
This is quietly powerful.
In a world obsessed with cloud connections, something local, private like this feel refreshing. Whether it’s emergency zones, or just off-grid moments, having a secure way to communicate nearby without needing signal or credentials is a total win.
reminds me of firechat https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/firechat-chat-without-wifi-signal/
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@budb Hey, thanks for pointing that. That's how we discovered the project. When you Google "BitChat" that's what is ranking #1 at our end. Couldn't realise it wasn't the official website.
I hunted it, but I am not the owner of the project or the website.
Could you point us to the right website if there is any?
For now, only the GitHub is linked. :)
Just tried Bitchat, super cool how it runs fully offline with Bluetooth mesh. Feels like the kind of tool you hope you never need, but are glad exists when you do.
404tomb
great idea!