Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat App Claims Secure Messaging—But Is It?
Bitchat by Jack Dorsey promises secure messaging, but experts warn of major vulnerabilities and untested code.
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Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat App Claims Secure Messaging—But Is It? Is the Bitchat App Really Secure? What You Should Know About Jack Dorsey's New Messaging Platform In July 2025, Twitter co-founder and Block CEO Jack Dorsey introduced Bitchat , a new open-source messaging app claiming to offer truly “secure” and “private” communication. Built to operate without centralized servers, the app uses Bluetooth and end-to-end encryption to enable decentralized messaging, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional apps like WhatsApp and Signal. But despite these bold claims, security researchers are raising critical concerns. And even Dorsey himself admits that the Bitchat app security has not been externally reviewed—prompting users and developers alike to question whether it can be trusted. Image Credits:Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg / Getty Images Bitchat App Security Features and Its Decentralized Promise At its core, Bitchat is designed to function independently of the internet, making it appealing for people in high-risk areas where networks ar…
