Elon Musk launched XChat: Elon Musk is once again ready to bring a big change in the world of technology. This time he has launched a new messaging feature on the X (formerly Twitter) platform, named XChat. This new feature can prove to be very interesting especially for those users who want features like WhatsApp but without a mobile number. Through XChat, users will now not only be able to do messaging, but will also be able to take advantage of features like video calls, audio calls and file sharing.
What is XChat and what is special in it?
Elon Musk gave information about this new feature through a post on Sunday. According to him, XChat has been built on a completely new architecture, in which encryption technology like Bitcoin has been used. That is, full care has been taken of the user’s privacy and data security.
XChat works on an end-to-end encrypted messaging system. This means that the message you send can only be read by the person to whom you have sent it – no one in between can decrypt or access it. Along with this, the facility of sending vanishing messages (messages with auto-delete) and any type of file is also provided.
XChat can be used without mobile number
Mobile number is required to create an account in messaging platforms like WhatsApp. But Elon Musk’s XChat breaks this rule. Here users do not need to link mobile number. You will be able to access XChat directly from your X account, making this feature beneficial for those who are more conscious about their privacy.
Bitcoin-like security, technology built on Rust
Musk has claimed that XChat is built on Rust programming language, and encryption like Bitcoin has been used in it. Rust is considered a secure and fast performing language, which makes the architecture of this app even stronger. This greatly reduces the possibility of data leaks and cyber attacks.
XChat is currently in Beta Version
However, this feature is not yet available to all users. XChat is currently in Beta testing phase and its trial is going on on selected people. According to TechCrunch report, XChat is currently being tested with limited users. The company has not said when it will be rolled out to the public.
However, it is certain that when this feature is fully launched, it will give tough competition to messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram.
XChat can become a strong alternative to WhatsApp
XChat has all the features that should usually be there in an instant messaging app. Through this you can send text messages, make audio/video calls, send voice messages, and also share files like images/videos/documents.
Just like WhatsApp, messages in XChat will also be end-to-end encrypted, but one special thing is that here you will not need to provide your mobile number. This is what makes this app unique and can make it an ideal option for privacy-conscious users.
What is end-to-end encryption?
End-to-end encryption is a security system that works to keep the data completely safe between the sender and the receiver. When you send a message, it is encrypted on your device and reaches the receiver via the Internet. There the message is decrypted and then the receiver can read it. During this entire process, no third person can read that message.
The same technology has been implemented in XChat as well. This gives users complete security regarding privacy, as is also the case in platforms like WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram.
Will XChat be able to compete with WhatsApp in the future?
Considering Elon Musk’s brand value, his innovative thinking and the large user base of the X platform, it would not be wrong to say that XChat can give a tough competition to WhatsApp in the coming times. Especially when users are getting the facility of completely secure and multi-feature messaging without mobile number, this new platform can bring a big change in the world of social media and messaging.
Now it will be interesting to see when and how the company presents it to the public, and how much the users welcome it.