Jack Dorsey is working on a Bluetooth messaging app, Bitchat

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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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