Elon Musk Launches XChat to Rival WhatsApp, Telegram, and WeChat
Category | Details |
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Event | XChat launched by Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) as a new messaging service. |
Date | Beta rollout announced on June 2, 2025. |
Purpose | To compete with WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat and advance Musk's vision of an all-in-one super app. |
Key Features | End-to-end encryption (Rust-based, Bitcoin-style), disappearing messages, cross-platform audio/video calling, file sharing, paid-only beta access, potential Grok AI integration. |
Platforms | Available on Android, iOS, Web. |
Current Stage | Beta testing, limited to premium X users. |
Strategic Goal | To transform X into a WeChat-like super app combining messaging, commerce, payments, and AI. |
Significance | Cybersecurity advancements, tech disruption in messaging, global alternative to US/Chinese tech giants. |