Elon Musk has announced a new private messaging feature for X that includes vanishing messages and “bitcoin style” encryption.

The XChat tool forms part of the tech billionaire’s plan to transform X into an “ everything app ”, similar to China’s WeChat.

Since purchasing Twitter in October 2022 and rebranding it to X, Mr Musk has overhauled the social media platform and unveiled plans to integrate payments and create a “global marketplace” for goods and services.

XChat, which is currently only available to beta testers, offers an alternative to X’s legacy DM (direct messages) feature, appearing more in line with traditional messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram.

“All new XChat is rolling out with encryption, vanishing messages and the ability to send any kind of file. Also, audi

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