BitChat Soars After Hurricane Melissa Disrupts Jamaica’s Communication

Hurricane Melissa crippled Jamaica’s telecommunications infrastructure, leaving residents stranded without access to traditional communication channels. But in the face of this widespread disruption, a unique app emerged as a lifeline – BitChat. This peer-to-peer messaging tool, operating through an autonomous and encrypted Bluetooth mesh network, became essential for survivors navigating the aftermath of the hurricane. Learn more about BitChat’s resilience and its potential role beyond crises.