Technology entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially launched XChat, a new messaging feature on X (formerly Twitter), marking a pivotal move in his vision to transform the platform into an all-encompassing “everything app”.
With XChat, Musk is positioning X to compete directly with global messaging giants like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The new feature integrates secure communication tools, including end-to-end encryption, vanishing messages, file sharing, and audio/video calling—all within a redesigned and secure system architecture.
Announcing the rollout via his official X account, Musk stated, “XChat introduces a suite of features focused on privacy, versatility, and ease of communication.
These include end-to-end encryption, vanishing messages, file sharing, and audio/video calling, all integrated into a new, secure architecture.”
He further elaborated, “All new XChat is rolling out with encryption, vanishing messages, and the ability to send any kind of file.
This is built on Rust with (Bitcoin-style) encryption, a whole new architecture. You can do audio/video calls without a phone number across all platforms.”
The release of XChat is a core element of Musk’s broader ambition to emulate China’s WeChat—a super app that seamlessly combines messaging, social media, digital payments, e-commerce, and more. Musk has previously shared plans to integrate features such as peer-to-peer payments and banking services, indicating a future where users could manage their entire digital lifestyle within the X platform.
Supporting this expansion, X has already secured payment processing licences in 14 U.S. states, with Arkansas and Pennsylvania being the most recent additions.
With XChat, Musk is not just launching a new messaging tool but taking a major step toward redefining how users interact with a digital ecosystem—combining privacy, utility, and scalability under a single, unified experience.
