Bitchat Developers Defy Uganda’s Threat

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Ugandan authorities threatened to block Jack Dorsey’s messaging app Bitchat ahead of national elections. They claimed they could disable it. Developers rejected the claim, noting the app uses a Bluetooth mesh network, has no central servers, and needs no accounts or phone numbers. Over 400,000 Ugandans downloaded it, with adoption rising after Bobi Wine recommended it. Users also rely on it during shutdowns and disasters.