bitchat is a decentralized peer-to-peer messaging application that operates over bluetooth mesh networks. no internet required, no servers, no phone numbers.

traditional messaging apps depend on centralized infrastructure that can be monitored, censored, or disabled. bitchat creates ad-hoc communication networks using only the devices present in physical proximity. each device acts as both client and server, automatically discovering peers and relaying messages across multiple hops to extend the network's reach.

this approach provides censorship resistance, surveillance resistance, and infrastructure independence. the network remains functional during internet outages, natural disasters, protests, or in regions with limited connectivity.

jack made a way to share text like chats without internet (kind of) locally

and privately (kinda of but it's being improved)

and now it also can use nostr to share them more widely

it's a chat app for local and regional chats. local in person chats will use bluetooth to form a mesh network, no internet required. very cool, huh? if you want to chat in geographically larger chats like your block, town, city, or region, you can do that too. this method of communication uses nostr to facilitate these chats.

it’s a BITCH(at)

Bitchat is not tox lol

its a localized chat app that uses bluetooth rather than the internet to chat. useful for loud spaces like concerts/bars imo

It’s basically putting strings between two cups. You’re able to chat with your buddy close by when you pull that string tight.

Local chat using Bluetooth, but they are integrating nostr relays for long distance