Elon Musk announced a new version of X's Direct Messaging feature, XChat, rolling out with functionalities such as vanishing messages, encryption, and file sharing. While currently in beta testing for a select group, Musk expects broader availability soon barring scaling issues. The updated XChat, built on Rust, employs what Musk refers to as 'Bitcoin-style' encryption, sparking debate over its actual security capabilities. Despite aiming to rival encrypted messaging platforms like Signal and iMessage, recent outages have hindered user experience significantly.
In a series of X posts, Musk noted that the updated XChat has been built on Rust with 'Bitcoin style' encryption and a 'whole new architecture.'
Musk shared that XChat users can now make audio and video calls without a phone number across all platforms.
X's recent updates aim to challenge encrypted competitors like Signal and iMessage, though the effectiveness of 'Bitcoin-style encryption' remains debatable.
The service has experienced significant instability this past week, leading to multiple outages and preventing users from accessing timelines and using features like XChat.
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