Elon Musk Launches XChat: A Bold Step Toward Making X the Ultimate “Everything App”

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk is advancing his vision to transform X (formerly Twitter) into a Western-style super app with the introduction of XChat—a powerful new messaging feature designed to compete with established platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal.

What is XChat?

Unveiled over the weekend, XChat offers:

• End-to-end encryption

• Vanishing messages

• File sharing

• Audio and video calling without phone numbers

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• A 4-digit passcode to secure conversations

Built on Rust programming language and featuring Bitcoin-style encryption, Musk describes the messaging architecture as completely new, offering high-security communication across devices and operating systems.

“All new XChat is rolling out with encryption, vanishing messages, and the ability to send any kind of file… You can do audio/video calls without a phone number across all platforms,” Musk posted.

Early Access & Features

Currently in beta testing for paid X subscribers, XChat already supports:

• Group chats

• Vanish mode

• Private message locking

Leaked screenshots from app researcher Nima Owji confirm these upgrades, positioning XChat as a significant leap from X’s existing DM system.

The Bigger Picture: X as a Super App

XChat is part of Musk’s ambitious roadmap to make X more than just a social network. His vision? A Western version of WeChat—an all-in-one platform for messaging, payments, e-commerce, content creation, and even dating.

Musk has said that he wants X to evolve into:

• A digital bank

• A dating app

• A commerce hub

• A platform where users can “live their life in one place”

In 2023, X began laying the groundwork by securing payment processing licenses across 14 U.S. states, including Arkansas and Pennsylvania. Plans for peer-to-peer payments and monetization tools are in the pipeline, designed to keep users deeply integrated within the app’s ecosystem.

The Competition

Musk isn’t the only one eyeing the super app market. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is also developing a rival app under his side project World, which has already launched a biometric ID system called Orbs and its own app marketplace.

Still, with 600 million monthly active users as of October 2024, X holds a considerable lead in terms of user base. But maintaining relevance and trust will be key—especially as privacy and data protection concerns continue to shape public perception.

Final Thoughts

XChat marks a major milestone in Elon Musk’s transformation of X into a multi-functional digital universe. With encrypted messaging, seamless calling, and file sharing, the platform is inching closer to becoming a true all-in-one hub for communication, commerce, and beyond.

If successful, Musk’s X could not only redefine social media—but reshape the way we engage with the internet.