Elon Musk is once again pushing the boundaries of technology—this time in the field of private communication. He has just announced XChat, a modern messaging platform aiming to rewrite the rules of the game. Its biggest selling point? Encryption inspired by Bitcoin and security built on Rust, a language renowned for its speed and resilience.
🔹 Encryption Inspired by Bitcoin
In a post on X, Musk revealed that XChat will use “Bitcoin-style encryption” for incoming messages. While he didn’t go into technical detail, everything points to robust cryptography akin to SHA-256. Every user will likely receive a public and private key pair, elevating security to an entirely new level.
🔹 Rust: Security Meets Performance
XChat is being developed in Rust—a choice that’s no coincidence. This programming language is praised for its memory safety and efficiency. With this move, Musk sends a clear message: privacy and security come first.
Not Just Encryption—Feature-Packed Communication
Alongside its cryptographic core, XChat will also offer a suite of practical features:
🔹 Audio and video calls without needing a phone number
🔹 Disappearing messages for an extra layer of privacy, on par with Signal or Telegram
🔹 Cross-platform support for maximum user freedom
“You’ll be able to make audio/video calls without a phone number across all platforms,” Musk confirmed.
Currently Limited to Premium Users
The beta version of XChat is currently available only to selected premium users. Musk also confirmed there is no integration deal with Telegram regarding xAI, so XChat remains an entirely standalone venture. Once commercially launched, it will aim to compete head-to-head with WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram.
Bitcoin Still at the Heart of Musk and Tesla
While Musk is often associated with Dogecoin, his true loyalty lies with Bitcoin. And not just personally—Tesla still holds around $1.25 billion worth of BTC, according to analytics platform Arkham. The electric carmaker has been holding the flagship cryptocurrency since 2021.
Musk has also expressed support for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve and was present at the signing of an executive order related to this initiative. And how did the market react? Bitcoin rose nearly 2% following Musk’s announcement of XChat encryption, despite an earlier 8% drop. BTC is now trading above $105,000, showing once again that Musk’s words still carry weight in the crypto world.
Question for you: Would you try a messaging app encrypted like Bitcoin? Would you trust it more than Signal?
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