Elon Musk’s vision to transform X (formerly Twitter) took a significant step forward this weekend with the debut of XChat, a new messaging feature focused on privacy and security.
XChat introduces end-to-end encryption, vanishing messages, file sharing, and voice/video calling, positioning it as a serious competitor to popular platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal.
In a Sunday post, Musk described XChat as “all new,” highlighting its encryption system based on a “Bitcoin-style” architecture.
Though technical details remain scarce, the new messaging service is already available to select paid subscribers.
This launch is part of Musk’s broader plan to turn X into a “super app” offering messaging, media, payments, and even dating.
With millions of active users, X is poised to capitalize on this new functionality, aiming to keep users engaged by offering a secure, all-in-one platform for daily communication.
XChat could be a game-changer, helping Musk turn X into the go-to app for both public discourse and private conversation.