News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Jack Dorsey Releases BitChat: Encrypted Messaging via Bluetooth LE Mesh. Parent comment

Re:Jack Dorsey Releases BitChat: Encrypted Messaging via Blu... by zawaideh on Monday July 07, 2025 @07:59AM (#44489407)
First use that comes to mind is Gaza where Israel cut off power, bombed cell towers and internet cables. Something like this could help get messages out.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Jack Dorsey Releases BitChat: Encrypted Messaging via Blu... by Ray20 on Monday July 07, 2025 @05:39PM (#44494939)
I don't think this is relevant. Free communication of people is the last thing regimes like those that govern Gaza need. My money on that local authorities will literally execute people for simply having such apps on their phones.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Jack Dorsey Releases BitChat: Encrypted Messaging via Blu... by immibis on Tuesday July 08, 2025 @11:23AM (#44500884)
By "regimes that govern Gaza" I presume you're talking about Likud? They are the ones dropping bombs, but they don't have boots on the ground, so they can't inspect everyone's cellphone and catch people for having the wrong apps installed.
[ Parent | on HN ]