Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block and co-founder of Twitter, announced via a post on X (formerly Twitter) that he spent his weekend developing a new application called ‘Bitchat.’ While details are still limited, the name and context suggest that the app focuses on decentralized communication, continuing Dorsey’s longstanding advocacy for open-source and user-controlled digital platforms.
The announcement illustrates Dorsey’s deepening commitment to exploring alternatives to traditional communication tools that rely on centralized servers and corporate data ownership. Although not yet formally released or detailed, ‘Bitchat’ appears to build on his vision for protocols that prioritize user autonomy and privacy. In the brief tease shared on social media, the app references peer-to-peer or blockchain-based technologies which could enable censorship-resistant and secure communication.
Dorsey has previously launched or supported several projects built on decentralized frameworks. Notably, he funded the Bluesky project, initially incubated at Twitter, which recently introduced a decentralized social media protocol known as the AT Protocol. These efforts reflect his increasing detachment from commercial social media platforms in favor of community-driven, distributed networks.
While it remains unclear when or if ‘Bitchat’ will be available publicly, the pro bono nature of its development and the use of a weekend to code it suggests that Dorsey is personally investing in the future of decentralized digital communication. As tech leaders and users grow more concerned about privacy, surveillance, and data monopolies, apps like this have the potential to reshape how people connect and share information online.
Further information is expected as the project evolves or moves toward public testing or open-source release.
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