Jack Dorsey’s BitChat Revolution: Send Bitcoin Offline in Game-Changing Move
Twitter's co-founder just dropped a crypto bombshell—and TradFi won't like it.
BitChat smashes the last barrier to Bitcoin adoption
No internet? No problem. Dorsey's new app uses mesh networking to route payments through nearby devices—cutting out ISPs, governments, and those pesky $35 wire transfer fees banks love so much. The tech leverages Bluetooth and local WiFi networks to create self-healing payment corridors.
Why this terrifies central bankers
When transactions bypass the traditional financial rails, so do the surveillance tools and capital controls. The app's closed beta already processed 47,000 testnet transactions—with settlement times faster than your average SWIFT transfer (and at 0.1% of the cost).
The catch? You'll still need connectivity eventually. BitChat queues transactions until someone in the mesh finds an internet connection—perfect for protests, natural disasters, or when your hedge fund manager 'accidentally' cuts off your trading privileges.
Dorsey's endgame? A financial system so decentralized even VCs can't ruin it. Too bad the app's name will make institutional investors flinch during board meetings—which is honestly half the appeal.
