Bitchat Soars in Jamaica Amid Hurricane Melissa: Decentralized Messaging App Benefits Disasters

During Hurricane Melissa, Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app by Jack Dorsey, surged to the #2 spot on Jamaican app charts. This success highlights the utility of offline communication in disaster situations, particularly its ability to function even when internet connectivity is disrupted. Developed with the goal of enabling communication without relying on centralized servers, Bitchat’s popularity coincides with increased user adoption during periods of limited internet access. 5. Offline Messaging Proves Vital in Hurricane Melissa.