Elon Musk has launched a new messaging feature on X called XChat, placing the platform in direct competition with messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal.
The rollout introduces encrypted messages, disappearing chats, and file sharing, all integrated into the existing X platform.
XChat is a total rebuild. Musk revealed the messaging system has been reconstructed from the ground up using the Rust programming language, which is known for its strong memory safety and performance.
He also claims it uses a form of “Bitcoin-style” encryption, a phrase that has drawn attention of security experts due to its lack of clarity.