Bitchat: A decentralized chat app that supports Bitcoin transfers via Bluetooth
Bitchat is a decentralized messaging app that is one of the first to allow sending and receiving cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin, directly between devices using Bluetoothwithout the need for an internet connection or centralized servers.
Technical architecture of the application
The app is based on a communication protocol that works with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)enabling phones in close proximity to exchange data within a limited range.
By creating a network Mesh Network In simple terms, messages or transactions are passed from one device to another until they reach the intended party, without relying on an external service provider.
Messaging and Bitcoin Transfer
The most notable feature of Bitchat is its support for converting Bitcoin between two devices connected via Bluetooth, in a peer-to-peer (P2P) manner.
This is done by embedding a digital wallet within the app, which stores private keys locally on the device. When a transaction is made, it is digitally signed and sent directly to the other device without going through any public network or centralized intermediary.
The process minimizes reliance on the internet or public blockchains at the moment of transmission, with the transaction subsequently broadcast to the Bitcoin network when a connection is available, allowing for deferred interaction with the public network.
Privacy and security
- encryption: The app uses strong encryption protocols such as Curve25519 and AES-GCM to ensure confidentiality of content and transactions.
- Non-tracking: The app does not ask for any personally identifiable data (phone number, email address).
- Full control: The user keeps all their private keys, and no third party has access to them.
Financial considerations associated with the BITCHAT token
Although a code with the name BITCHAT On some blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana, there is currently no documented technical evidence linking this code directly to the Bitchat development team.
The use of the name is likely an attempt to capitalize on the app's popularity, so caution is advised when dealing with any code with the same name on trading platforms.
Conclusion
Bitchat It represents a new trend towards messaging solutions and decentralized finance without relying on traditional internet infrastructure.
Its integration to send Bitcoin via Bluetooth opens the door to more private and independent financial applications, especially in environments that restrict access to the internet or cryptocurrencies.
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