Elon Musk has introduced XChat, an encrypted messaging feature on the X platform, aiming to disrupt established messaging services. With end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages, and file sharing capabilities, this new offering positions X as a versatile communication hub. The beta testing phase features audio/video calling, built on a Rust-based architecture employing Bitcoin-style encryption. This move challenges the landscape of traditional messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. While immediate market impact remains to be seen, XChat’s introduction signifies Musk’s ambitions for broader digital services and potentially integrates cryptocurrency functionalities in the near future.