What Is XChat? Musk's Private Messaging App With Blockchain-Style Encryption - TechRound

XChat: Elon Musk's Private Messaging App

XChat, currently in beta mode, is Elon Musk's newly announced encrypted messaging and calling feature built into X (formerly Twitter).

According to Musk, XChat is

built on "a whole new architecture" with "Bitcoin-style encryption"
, supporting features like vanishing messages, file sharing, and cross-platform audio and video calls without requiring a phone number.

XChat is being rolled out to selected users, particularly those with paid subscriptions, with plans to expand access once stability and scaling concerns are addressed.

Author's summary: Elon Musk introduces XChat, a private messaging app with advanced encryption.

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TechRound TechRound — 2025-10-16

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