The term "Bitchat", sometimes seen in the news
(a) A blockchain-based payment gateway for cross-border transactions
(b) A decentralized messaging app that works offline using Bluetooth mesh networking
(c) A government-backed AI-based chatbot for government services.
(d) A satellite-based emergency communication system for disaster zones

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The term "Bitchat", sometimes seen in the news
(a) A blockchain-based payment gateway for cross-border transactions
(b) A decentralized messaging app that works offline using Bluetooth mesh networking
(c) A government-backed AI-based chatbot for government services.
(d) A satellite-based emergency communication system for disaster zones

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Twitter&rsquo;s Co-Founder revealed details about a Bluetooth-based messaging app called Bitchat.
&ldquo;Bitchat&rdquo; is a decentralized peer-to-peer messaging app introduced by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. It allows users to exchange encrypted messages without relying on the internet, Wi-Fi, or mobile networks, instead functioning through Bluetooth mesh networking technology.

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The term "Bitchat", sometimes seen in the news (a) A blockchain-based payment gateway for cross-border transactions (b) A decentralized messaging app that works offline using Bluetooth mesh networking (c) A government-backed AI-based chatbot for government services. (d) A satellite-based emergency communication system for disaster zones