Published: June 3, 2025 ✍️ Author: Global World Citizen | Tech & Innovation Desk 🌐 Source: GlobalWorldCitizen.com
In his latest bid to transform X into the world’s first true “everything app,” Elon Musk has announced the official rollout of XChat, an encrypted messaging and calling feature that many believe could rival Meta’s WhatsApp and reshape the global messaging landscape.
Musk revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that XChat will launch this week, with secure features like vanishing messages, file sharing, and voice/video calls — no phone number required.
What Is XChat and Why It Matters
XChat is designed to revolutionize direct messaging by adding:
End-to-end encrypted communication Audio & video calling (no phone number needed) Disappearing messages File transfers of “any kind”Musk claims it uses “Bitcoin-style encryption” — though technically Bitcoin relies on cryptography, not encryption, according to security experts.
The move reflects Musk’s long-standing criticism of WhatsApp’s security flaws, with the billionaire once calling it “not to be trusted.”
The Vision Behind the X “Everything App”
Musk has made no secret of his ambition:
“Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app,” he posted in 2022.
His all-in-one platform vision includes:
Encrypted messaging (XChat)
Peer-to-peer payments (via Visa partnership)
AI Chatbot (Grok)
Shopping, games, and finance tools (coming soon)
Musk and X CEO Linda Yaccarino have drawn inspiration from China’s WeChat, a dominant platform for messaging, banking, e-commerce, and more.
XChat Already in Use?
According to TechCrunch, some X Premium users already have early access to XChat. The feature rollout will expand to the wider user base this week, pending any last-minute technical issues.
Global Implications
The rise of XChat comes at a time when:
Trust in Big Tech privacy is at an all-time low
Users are demanding decentralized, encrypted alternatives
Messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and iMessage dominate global communication
If successful, XChat could disrupt the global messaging market and force other platforms to improve security and features.
GlobalWorldCitizen.com Insight
Elon Musk is not just building a messaging app — he’s architecting a new global digital ecosystem.
As global citizens, we must understand how platforms like X are redefining social media, digital privacy, and fintech in real time.
At GlobalWorldCitizen.com, we’re tracking the transformation of communication, finance, and AI — so you stay ahead in the new global digital age.