A new campaign, dubbed ‘Bitcoin for Signal’, is urging the encrypted messaging app Signal to integrate Bitcoin payments. Led by Bitcoin developer Cashu and backed by prominent figures like Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and Block, the initiative aims to bring private Bitcoin transactions directly into Signal’s platform. Cashu’s Chaumian Ecash protocol is being touted as a potential solution for this integration. Supporters argue that this would provide users with faster, more secure payment methods within the popular app. 70 million users currently rely on Signal, known for its focus on private and secure communication. The campaign’s success could signal a shift towards cryptocurrency payments in private communications. However, not everyone is supportive of this idea. Some privacy advocates are wary of Bitcoin’s public blockchain structure, arguing that it may not align with Signal’s commitment to anonymity. The campaign has triggered diverse reactions within the crypto community, highlighting the ongoing debate over privacy and the potential for Bitcoin integration in everyday communication.