X has finally launched XChat, a fully revamped messaging system that replaces the old DMs — and Elon Musk is already calling it a WhatsApp alternative. On the surface, it looks powerful: encrypted chats, voice/video calls, disappearing messages, large file sharing, group conversations, and a modern interface.

But behind the shiny new features lies a much bigger concern — trust.

XChat introduces a layer of encryption, but unlike Signal or WhatsApp, the private keys are controlled by X, not stored on the user’s device. That means the platform could technically access messages anytime. Metadata such as who you’re talking to, when, from where, and how often — also remains unencrypted.

For comparison, Signal hides even the sender information. XChat exposes everything.

Musk’s long-term vision is clear: turn X into a Western version of WeChat, an “everything app” that handles chats, payments, shopping, streaming, and more. Convenient? Yes. Safe? That’s where doubt grows.

XChat may look modern, fast, and feature-rich — but it also gives a single platform unprecedented control over your communication patterns. And with Musk’s unpredictable decisions, political leanings, and controversial moderation history, the question becomes:

Is this the person you want to trust with your private conversations?

For now, XChat offers impressive features but shaky foundations. Many users may still prefer alternatives like Signal, WhatsApp, or Wire — where privacy isn’t a marketing slogan, but the entire point.

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🚨 XChat is here — but should you trust it?

Elon Musk just launched a WhatsApp-style encrypted messenger inside X.
It comes with calls 📞, vanishing messages ⏳ big file sharing …
BUT private keys stay with X, not you — meaning your chats might not be as “private” as they sound 👀.

Is this the future of messaging… or a privacy trap?