Apple delists Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat in China
Apple removed Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app from its China App Store due to regulatory non-compliance.Summary
Apple has removed Bitchat, a decentralized messaging application developed by Jack Dorsey, from its China App Store following a directive from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). The CAC cited Bitchat's violation of regulations related to services capable of influencing public opinion or mobilization. While the app remains available outside China and existing installations continue to function locally via Bluetooth mesh networks, new downloads are blocked. This action highlights the tension between China's stringent content controls and decentralized communication tools. Bitchat, inspired by Bitcoin's principles, is designed to operate without trusted intermediaries and is resistant to censorship, making it a tool for scenarios where traditional communication infrastructure is compromised.
(Source：Crypto Briefing)