XChat Explained: What It Is, How It Compares to Telegram, and Why Crypto Traders Should Care
XChat is Elon Musk's encrypted standalone messaging app that topped the US App Store above ChatGPT. Here's a full breakdown of what it is, how it stacks up against Telegram, and what it means for crypto. Overview On April 25, 2026, a messaging app called XChat shot to the top of the US App Store within hours of launch — beating ChatGPT and Claude. Built by Elon Musk's X Corp, it is a standalone encrypted messaging product designed to compete directly with WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, while se