Bitchat
A decentralized instant messaging application led by Jack Dorsey, built on Bluetooth Mesh networking to enable peer-to-peer communication without requiring an internet connection. The application emphasizes privacy protection and censorship resistance.
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Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app led by Jack Dorsey, has been removed from major app stores in India following an order from the Indian government.
Bitchat relies on a Bluetooth Mesh network to achieve device-to-device peer-to-peer communication, allowing users to send and receive messages within a certain range even without internet or cellular network access.
Because Bitchat relies on Bluetooth Mesh peer-to-peer characteristics, devices that have already installed the app may still be able to communicate locally even after it is removed from app stores.
The Indian government issued a direct order requiring Bitchat to be taken down, rather than engaging in a gradual negotiation for rectification.
As of the time of reporting, the authorities had not disclosed further details regarding the specific legal basis for the ban, or whether there is room for appeal or rectification.
Bitchat was created by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and is based on the Nostr protocol (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays).
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Bitchat relies on a Bluetooth Mesh network to achieve device-to-device peer-to-peer communication, allowing users to send and receive messages within a certain range even without internet or cellular network access.
50%UnverifiedBecause Bitchat relies on Bluetooth Mesh peer-to-peer characteristics, devices that have already installed the app may still be able to communicate locally even after it is removed from app stores.
50%UnverifiedAs of the time of reporting, the authorities had not disclosed further details regarding the specific legal basis for the ban, or whether there is room for appeal or rectification.
50%UnverifiedBitchat was created by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and is based on the Nostr protocol (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays).
50%UnverifiedBitchat, a decentralized messaging app led by Jack Dorsey, has been removed from major app stores in India following an order from the Indian government.
50%UnverifiedThe Indian government issued a direct order requiring Bitchat to be taken down, rather than engaging in a gradual negotiation for rectification.
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