Elon Musk Launched XChat with Disappearing Messages, Encrypted Chats, and More: Here’s What We Know About It

Elon Musk has once again launched something that will define how we perceive privacy and safe digital conversations. The 53 year old wealthiest businessman has launched a brand new feature dubbed XChat that is aimed to replace your go-to chat apps. The app has been launched with several features including encrypted conversations, vanishing messages, and phone-free calling.

In a world where digital conversations are constantly getting more and more secure, Elon Musk is not just thinking about tweets anymore and hence he has finally unveiled its long-promised ‘everything app’ and changing how we interact and communicate altogether.

Here’s What We Know About XChat:

Elon Musk launched XChat, a new messaging feature launched within the X platform (formerly Twitter). The feature is built to offer several safe features including secure, private, and flexible communication experience. All these features are directly inside the X app, making the platform more than just a social media platform.

All new XChat is rolling out with encryption, vanishing messages and the ability to send any kind of file. Also, audio/video calling.

This is built on Rust with (Bitcoin style) encryption, whole new architecture.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 1, 2025

XChat Features:

There are several enhanced features embedded in the XChat that can be useful for everyone. Here’s the list of features in XChat.

End-to-End Encrypted Chats: One of the striking features of XChat is that its messages are fully encrypted, meaning only you and the person you are talking to can read the message.

Disappearing Messages: Another essential feature of XChat is that it has Disappearing Messages just like Signal and WhatsApp. It gives you more control as the messages will vanish after a set time.

No Phone Number Needed: You can also make audio and video calls without any phone number, which is a rare feature among other major messaging apps.

File Sharing: Additionally, you can share images, documents, and media directly via your chat interface.

Extra Security: There is an extra layer of security and hence your chats are protected with a 4 digit passcode.

Built Using Rust: The XChat is built on a Rust Programming Language, which is known for safety and enhanced performance.

Bitcoin-Style Encryption: As per Elon Musk, the XChat is similar to Bitcoin’s cryptographic systems, likely referring to elliptic curve cryptography.

XChat Roll Out and Availability:

Currently, the XChat feature is rolled out to premium users on X. It will further be rolled out to other X users. It signifies Musk’s broader vision to turn X into an ‘everything app’