XChat messaging platform to replace X DMs soon

The end of an era is near for users of X (formerly Twitter). In a bold move signaling a total communications overhaul, the company is preparing to phase out its long-standing Direct Messages (DMs) feature in favor of a fully encrypted and feature-rich system: the XChat messaging platform.

A recent revelation by Zach Warunek, a software engineer at X, confirmed that the current DMs will soon vanish altogether. Warunek clarified that while messaging itself will continue, it will undergo a complete code rewrite, laying the foundation for the much-anticipated XChat messaging platform.

What to Expect from the New XChat Messaging Platform?

XChat isn’t just an update — it’s a reinvention. Inspired by the privacy-first approach of apps like Signal and the functionality of Facebook Messenger, XChat promises several upgrades:

• End-to-end encryption for airtight privacy
• Secure file transfers between users
• Deleting specific messages for all participants
• Marking conversations as unread
• PIN verification to add an extra layer of account security

The XChat messaging platform clearly aims to set a new standard, moving far beyond the basic DMs users have grown accustomed to.

Elon Musk’s Vision: X as a Super App

This shift to XChat fits neatly into Elon Musk’s broader ambition: to transform X into a super app integrating messaging, payments, and social media. Earlier this year, Musk announced he would no longer use his phone number for calls or texts, relying solely on X for communication, both video and text.

XChat follows the recent rollout of “X Money,” the platform’s digital payment system developed in collaboration with Visa. Together, these initiatives hint at Musk’s larger strategy of consolidating daily digital life into a single app ecosystem.

Launch on the Horizon

Although no specific launch date has been made public, hints from X engineers and circulating screenshots suggest the rollout of XChat is imminent. Observers have noted the recent replacement of the familiar “Messages” tab with the new XChat branding, fueling speculation that the platform’s next major evolution is just around the corner.

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