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00:00Jack Dorsey is working on a Bluetooth messaging app, BitChat.
00:04Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of X and current CEO of Block,
00:08spent a recent weekend creating a new app called BitChat.
00:11The name is a mix of bit and chat,
00:14and the app is designed for messaging without needing the internet or cell service.
00:19BitChat uses Bluetooth mesh networking to connect directly to nearby devices for messaging.
00:24While standard Bluetooth range is about 100 meters,
00:26BitChat can extend to 300 meters by relaying messages through other users,
00:31creating a digital relay effect.
00:33This is useful in locations with poor service, like festivals or emergencies.
00:38As with apps like BridgeFi, this approach is difficult to monitor due to its independent network.
00:43BitChat and BridgeFi both claim to use end-to-end encryption, ensuring message privacy.
00:49Notably, BridgeFi is supported by Biz Stone, another ex-co-founder.
00:53Dorsey's venture aligns with his passion for decentralized technology.
00:58BitChat reached 10,000 beta users and awaits Apple's approval for a broader release.
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01:08There are many differentod Wi-Fi authorities who want people to face.
01:12It is usable for the purpose of living.
01:15You're not only operating needs, but they say it's difficult.
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