Bit Chat 4.6 Released

Technitium Bit Chat is a secure, peer-to-peer (p2p), open source instant messenger designed to provide end-to-end encryption. Primary aim of developing this instant messenger is to provide privacy which is achieved using strong cryptography. It can be used over Internet and private LAN networks for instant messaging and file transfer.

Bit Chat v4.6

Technitium Bit Chat version 4.6 (alpha) is available to download from the main website and via automatic update mechanism for existing installations. The software checks for new update automatically with every start but, you can also use the Check For Updates option in the main menu to get an update instantly.

Bit Chat v4.6 Released

The latest update has some protocol level changes that are not compatible with previous versions. Due to this, all peers will need to update to the latest version to be able to chat.

This update adds TCP based DHT protocol and removed UDP support totally. DHT over UDP faced issues with networks where inbound UDP packets are blocked over Internet. The Bit Chat protocol also adds a decoy HTTP GET requests to bypass application firewalls.

Know more about Bit Chat by reading Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Bit Chat whitepaper. You can also view Bit Chat source code on GitHub and compile Bit Chat client yourself.

And as always, send your feedback to support@bitchat.im or write your comments below.