XChat Launches with Encrypted Messaging—But Is It Really Secure?
XChat is rolling out with encrypted messaging and calling, but doubts remain about Elon Musk’s "Bitcoin-style encryption."
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XChat Launches with Encrypted Messaging—But Is It Really Secure? Is XChat Really Secure? Elon Musk’s Messaging App Rolls Out Amid Encryption Debate Wondering if XChat is secure , or whether XChat uses real encryption like Signal or iMessage? As X rolls out its highly anticipated messaging upgrade—complete with vanishing messages, encrypted chats, file sharing, and cross-platform calling—tech experts and users alike are asking: How secure is XChat, really? On June 2, 2025, Elon Musk announced XChat , a major update to the X (formerly Twitter) Direct Messaging system. Designed as a privacy-focused communication platform, XChat aims to rival leading encrypted messaging apps by offering features such as end-to-end encryption, file transfers, and audio/video calling—all without requiring a phone number. But with high-security messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, and iMessage setting the bar, skepticism around XChat’s actual level of privacy is growing. XChat Features: Encrypted Messaging, Vanishing Messages, and More According to Musk, XChat includes: End-to-…
