Decentralized Apps Rise as Governments Eye Messaging Crackdowns

[cryptoenthusiast]

Bitchat’s surge highlights growing interest in decentralized, privacy-focused platforms as governments move to tighten oversight of messaging services.
The EU’s proposed “Chat Control” law would force apps like Telegram, WhatsApp and Signal to scan messages before encryption, a move privacy advocates say could drive users to Web3 platforms by default.
Dorsey’s Bitchat — launched in beta in July — has no servers, no phone numbers, and no central accounts, making it harder for authorities to monitor or shut down during times of unrest.

[Abdul Khan]

Bitchat’s rise shows how privacy concerns are pushing people toward decentralized platforms.

[Rimon Khan]

If Chat Control passes, Web3 messengers could see a massive wave of new users.