Elon Musk Launches XChat With Claimed Bitcoin-Style Encryption, But Expert Says It’s Like Running A ‘Rocket On Water’
Posted On June 2, 2025
Elon Musk announced the launch of the XChat messaging app with claimed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -style encryption, but cybersecurity experts are challenging the technical accuracy of the platform’s security assertions.
What Happened: Musk unveiled XChat on Sunday, promoting the app as built on the Rust programming language with Bitcoin-style encryption. The messaging platform features end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages, and file sharing capabilities without requiring phone numbers across all platforms.
However, tech experts immediately questioned the encryption claims. Ian Miers, …
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