2026-01-07 16:26:56

A messaging app built on open-source and serverless Bluetooth-mesh architecture is challenging traditional telecom control. Bitchat has surpassed 400,000 downloads in East Africa, proving that decentralized network designs can operate independently of infrastructure oversight. While authorities questioned whether such applications could be disrupted, developers counter that peer-to-peer mesh networks function without central servers—making them inherently resistant to shutdown attempts. The adoption surge reflects growing demand for communication tools that don't rely on centralized platforms, driven by communities seeking alternatives during periods of restricted connectivity.

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StakoorNeverSleeps

· 21h ago

Bro, mesh network technology will eventually change the game. Come and argue if you disagree.

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MainnetDelayedAgain

· 01-09 17:42

According to the database, how long has the 400,000 downloads figure been lying around in East Africa? How many months have passed since the last time this data was released? Please feel free to provide the latest data.

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HodlAndChill

· 01-07 16:56

NGL, this is what true free internet looks like. Peer-to-peer eliminates centralization. The East Africa move is a bit extreme.

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liquidation_surfer

· 01-07 16:50

Damn, Bitchat, is this thing really that powerful? 400,000 downloads show that people are truly fed up with centralized platforms. Dare to ask... how long can this mesh network sustain when the internet is really cut off? Mesh network forever the god, this is how the future of decentralized communication should be. Authorities are getting nervous again, typical symptoms of power anxiety. Peer-to-peer, peer-to-peer, the true form of Web3 communication should be like this, not those things that claim to be decentralized. People in East Africa are waking up even faster than us... This is the real tool for resisting censorship, no need for fancy technical propaganda, 400,000 people have cast their votes with their feet.

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P2ENotWorking

· 01-07 16:45

400,000 downloads? That number sounds good, but can it really withstand censorship? Let's wait and see. --- Decentralized mesh networks sound great, but can the user experience actually work in reality? --- Bluetooth mesh is back again. Let's see if it can survive a few months this time. --- The network environment in East Africa is complex; bitchat choosing the right place is indeed fortunate. --- Peer-to-peer networks resist shutdowns, which sounds like directly challenging censorship. --- Open-source serverless... an old concept, but why is it being hyped up again now? --- 400,000 users, but can these people stick with it? Stability is the key. --- Telecom monopoly should be broken, but can bitchat do it? Take it with a grain of salt.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 01-07 16:36

400,000 downloads? That's just the beginning. The real test is whether it can survive the regulatory storm... Mesh networks sound impressive, but in practice, will the latency explode when used?

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