154 : Messaging Without the Internet: Deep Dive into Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat

What if you could message without internet, cell signal, or even a phone number? In this episode of Living on Blockchain, Tarusha dives deep into Bitchat, the radical new Bluetooth mesh messaging app from Jack Dorsey. Launched in July 2025, Bitchat promises anonymous, encrypted, decentralized communication without relying on any centralized infrastructure. We explore: How Bitchat works (and what makes it different) The tech behind Bluetooth mesh messaging Why it matters for privacy, protests, and disaster zones Criticisms, risks, and regulatory implications What it signals about the future of communication in a Web3 world Whether you're a decentralization purist, a privacy advocate, or just curious about how messaging works without the internet — this one’s for you.