No Internet? Now You Can Message People Offline with BitChat
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Summary
It is possible to send offline messages using BitChat, which is a decentralized messaging platform that permits peer-to-peer chats without requiring an internet connection.
Instead, the app uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to connect devices together in a mesh network, where it can communicate with other nodes within 330 feet of each other.
To send offline messages with BitChat, you’ll need to first download the app, which is available on iOS and Android, and make sure your device’s Bluetooth is switched on.
BitChat doesn’t require you to sign in with your email or phone number, but you can opt to change the nickname that is automatically assigned to you,
You can participate in group chats with people nearby, or you can opt to send private messages to individual users.
The app allows you to add a conversation to favorites, bookmarking it so you can easily find it in the list of people available to chat with.
When you send a private message, the other party receives a notification and can view it by tapping the notification or pressing the people icon again and then tapping on the person’s nickname.
