Key points
- Musk describes XChat as an “all new” chat system
- Platform’s encryption is “a whole new architecture”: Musk
- X has yet to clarify how this encryption model works in practice
ISLAMABAD: X, formerly known as Twitter, has taken another measure towards Elon Musk’s vision of becoming an all-in-one platform, launching its latest feature, XChat, for select paid users, according to MSN.
This new messaging tool introduces end-to-end encryption, vanishing messages, comprehensive file sharing, and audio/video calling as X intensifies efforts to become central to users’ digital lives, he claimed.
Announcing the update on Sunday, Musk described XChat as an “all new” chat system featuring “Encryption, vanishing messages, and the ability to send any kind of file”, MSN reported.
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
“Also, audio/video calling,” Musk added that the platform’s encryption was “a whole new architecture,” but did not elaborate on technical details.
X has yet to clarify how this encryption model works in practice.
Challenge to tech giants
According to Gulf News, the launch puts X in direct competition with platforms owned by Meta, such as WhatsApp and Instagram, which are also expanding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) capabilities. While WhatsApp offers full E2EE by default, Messenger and Instagram are still rolling out similar protections.
