The post “Whatsapp Killer?” Elon Musk Reveals X Chat, a Bitcoin-Style Encrypted Messaging App appeared com. The post “Whatsapp Killer?” Elon Musk Reveals X Chat, a Bitcoin-Style Encrypted Messaging App appeared first During his latest appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, the tech billionaire revealed plans for a new standalone messaging platform called X Chat. The app aims to deliver privacy and security using what Musk describes as “Bitcoin-style encryption.” X Chat Promises Bitcoin-Style Encryption Musk explained the new platform would use peer-to-peer encryption, similar to the technology behind Bitcoin. The system is designed to offer strong privacy and security, and it’s currently being tested, expected to be released in the next few months. 𝕏 Chat standalone app is launching soon We rebuilt the entire messaging stack It uses a peer-to-peer-based encryption system, similar to Bitcoin It’s a very strong encryption method Apps like WhatsApp have advertising hooks and know what you’re texting to decide which ads to. pic. twitter. com/WL1uZDRECM X Freeze (@XFreeze) October 31, 2025 “On X we just rebuilt the entire messaging stack. It uses a sort of peer to peer based encryption system, similar to Bitcoin. I think it is a very strong encryption method. There are no hooks in the X system for advertising,” he said. No Hooks For Advertising Taking a shot at competitors like Whatsapp, Musk said X Chat has no advertising hooks, which means it won’t collect user data for ad targeting or marketing purposes. “That is a massive security vulnerability, because if it has enough information to show you ads, it has a lot of information,” he said, highlighting the privacy risks for users. He added that such systems could easily be exploited, turning private messages into a potential privacy risk, something Musk says X Chat aims to avoid completely. WhatsApp Pushes Back on Musk’s Claims.