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Bitchat

A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.

Zero KYCTrust 57/100

Trust

UNVETTED
JURISDICTIONUnknown
OWNED BYJack Dorsey (Open Source)
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
57
LAST UPDATED3/13/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSAdvertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
FEEFree
NETWORKSFOSS, Bluetooth Mesh, Cashu
CATEGORIESMessaging, Offline, Bitcoin
BEST FORGeneral usage
TOR
REGIONS1 country — Global

About

Launched by Jack Dorsey. A Bluetooth mesh chat application (IRC vibes) that transforms phones into a relay network for messages with no internet required. Now supports a native Cashu wallet for offline ecash.

Follow the Money

  Jack Dorsey (creator) — USA (US)
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  Creator: Jack Dorsey (Block/Twitter)
  Funding: open-source project
  Revenue: none (free, MIT license)
  ├─ Block Inc: Square + Cash App empire
  ├─ Five Eyes (US) — Dorsey US-based
  └─ Bluetooth mesh chat, Cashu wallet
Bitchat — ownership and funding chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bitchat require KYC or identity verification?

No. Bitchat does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. Advertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.

What payment methods does Bitchat accept?

Bitchat accepts the following payment methods: FOSS, Bluetooth Mesh, Cashu.

Is Bitchat available in my country?

Bitchat is available in: GLOBAL.

Is Bitchat based in a Five Eyes country?

The jurisdiction of Bitchat is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.

Is Bitchat safe to use for privacy?

Bitchat has a trust score of 57/99 on cunicula.com. Community verification is ongoing — verify independently before use.

Which payment networks does Bitchat support?

Accepted networks: FOSS, Bluetooth Mesh, Cashu.

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