Jack Dorsey's Bitchat is an innovative messaging app that facilitates peer-to-peer communication without relying on the internet or cellular networks, using Bluetooth mesh networking to enable encrypted, device-to-device messaging. While Bitchat is hailed as a unique project, the concept of offline networking isn't new, as exemplified by previous applications like FireChat and current enterprise solutions like Ditto. Ditto's technology has been applied across various industries, providing resilient, mesh-based connectivity for businesses like Chick-fil-A, Delta Air Lines, and the U.S. Air Force, proving valuable in environments with unreliable or no network access. Bitchat could potentially expand its functionality by incorporating Ditto's mature networking capabilities, which include broader transport options, support for large file sync, and cross-platform compatibility, while maintaining its offline-first and privacy-focused ethos. This broader application of mesh networking technology highlights its growing significance in maintaining communication and data access in a world increasingly subject to internet shutdowns and censorship.