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BitChat uses a store-and-forward system to temporarily hold messages for devices that are not within Bluetooth range or not actively connected to the mesh, and delivers them once they reconnect.
BitChat uses room-based architecture inspired by IRC, where group chats are labeled with hashtags and can include optional password protection.
Jack Dorsey has emphasized that BitChat is still in active development and remains experimental, serving as an early prototype of decentralized, encrypted communication.
BitChat is available in beta via Apple TestFlight and open-source on GitHub, reflecting Jack Dorsey’s commitment to transparency and community-led development.
BitChat’s core objective is to create a censorship-resistant messaging platform that does not depend on centralized servers, accounts, or surveillance-prone infrastructure.

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