In his latest appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience," Elon Musk unveiled his new standalone messenger called X Chat.
Aiming for high privacy and security, this application uses peer-to-peer encryption similar to Bitcoin and allows for secure sending of messages, files, and voice and video calls.
Referring to competitors like WhatsApp, Musk stated that XChat has no ads and does not collect user data for marketing.
Reactions to the news have been mixed; some users see X Chat as a potential competitor to WhatsApp, while others have pointed to the need for independent review to confirm its security.
WhatsApp responded immediately, emphasizing that all messages on the platform are end-to-end encrypted and the company does not have access to their content.
Despite mixed reviews, Musk hopes X Chat will replace the old X messaging system and serve as a more secure platform for users, but trust and transparency will still be the most important challenges ahead.
