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Encryption Moves to Center Stage as XChat Launches for Everyone
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has fired up the privacy race by launching XChat, opening encrypted Direct Messaging to every user. The rollout is global, making X one of the biggest social platforms to offer secure, end-to-end conversations without a paywall.
Your Messages, Your Eyes Only: How XChat Protects Privacy
XChat lives outside the familiar DM inbox. Messages sent here use end-to-end encryption, meaning only the sender and the recipient can view content. Inspired by top apps like Signal and WhatsApp, XChat introduces its own security layer to the platform. Beyond text, users gain rich features: encrypted group chats, photo and video sharing, pinning important notes, and flexible read/unread controls. A vanishing mode for self-destructing chats is on the way, amplifying privacy for sensitive exchanges.
Setting Up Secure Chats: Step-by-Step for Desktop and Mobile
Starting an XChat conversation requires setting a four-digit passcode, further shielding users from unwanted access. On desktop, XChat appears above Message Requests in the Messages tab. On mobile, it’s accessible in the left navigation menu above Communities. Importantly, standard DMs remain, but are now grouped under an “unencrypted” tab, so every user can see which chats are truly secure.
X’s Algorithm Experiment: Beyond Bubble Walls
The encrypted chat rollout arrives alongside X’s latest algorithm tweaks: posts are evaluated for their potential to resonate across ideological lines. Community Notes contributors tag posts as “interesting” or “not agreeable,” helping X surface more unifying content and widen conversations outside user comfort zones.
Why XChat’s Arrival Signals a New Direction for Social Apps
This upgrade positions X closer to becoming an “everything app,” prioritizing privacy, innovation, and user control. Encrypted group chats and upcoming ephemeral messaging reflect modern communication trends. For digital natives demanding real security, XChat’s debut sets a fresh standard, making every message matter and every conversation safe from unwanted scrutiny.