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The offline messaging apps challenging internet shutdowns - Rest of World
Offline messaging apps are being deployed in regions experiencing internet shutdowns to maintain communication, representing a tactical response to digital repression and infrastructure fragility.
Aug 7, 2026
India’s move against Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat sparks legal debate
An offline messaging app named Bitchat gained traction in India during New Delhi protests, prompting regulatory scrutiny and legal discussion.
Jul 24, 2026
India orders GitHub to remove Bitchat, the offline messaging app built by Jack Dorsey that is used by anti-government protestors amid internet blackouts (Shaurya Malwa/CoinDesk)
India's top cybercrime watchdog ordered GitHub to remove Bitchat—a decentralized, offline-capable messaging app co-developed by Jack Dorsey—citing national security concerns amid its use by anti-government protestors during internet blackouts.
Jul 24, 2026