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## Summary
- **No personal data collection** - We don't collect names, emails, or phone numbers
- **No servers** - Everything happens on your device and through peer-to-peer connections
- **Hybrid Functionality** - bitchat offers two modes of communication:
- **Bluetooth Mesh Chat**: This mode is completely offline, using peer-to-peer Bluetooth connections. It does not use any servers or internet connection.
- **Geohash Chat**: This mode uses an internet connection to communicate with others in a specific geographic area. It relies on Nostr relays for message transport.
- **No tracking** - We have no analytics, telemetry, or user tracking
- **Open source** - You can verify these claims by reading our code
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# bitchat for Android
A secure, decentralized, peer-to-peer messaging app that works over Bluetooth mesh networks. No internet required, no servers, no phone numbers - just pure encrypted communication.
A secure, decentralized, peer-to-peer messaging app that works over Bluetooth mesh networks. No internet required for mesh chats, no servers, no phone numbers - just pure encrypted communication. Bitchat also supports geohash channels, which use an internet connection to connect you with others in your geographic area.
This is the **Android port** of the original [bitchat iOS app](https://github.com/jackjackbits/bitchat), maintaining 100% protocol compatibility for cross-platform communication.
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- **Ephemeral by Default**: Messages exist only in device memory
- **Cover Traffic**: Random delays and dummy messages prevent traffic analysis
- **Emergency Wipe**: Triple-tap logo to instantly clear all data
- **Local-First**: Works completely offline, no servers involved
- **Bundled Tor Support**: Built-in Tor network integration for enhanced privacy when internet connectivity is available
## Performance & Efficiency
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text = "• bitchat doesn't track you or collect personal data\n" +
"No servers, no internet required, no data logging\n" +
"Location permission is only used by Android for Bluetooth scanning\n" +
"Bluetooth mesh chats are fully offline and require no internet\n" +
"Geohash chats use the internet but your location is generalized\n" +
"• Your messages stay on your device and peer devices only",
style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodySmall.copy(
fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,