BitTorrent’s Secure P2P Chat Application ‘Bleep’ Now Publicly Available on Major Platforms

BitTorrent, a name renowned in the industry for reshaping the face of file sharing, has now expanded its offerings by launching a stable version of its peer-to-peer (P2P) chat platform ‘Bleep’. This secure communication system is now publicly available to users across three major operating systems – Android, iOS, and Windows.

Strengthening its standing in the realm of privacy-focused applications, BitTorrent brings Bleep with a host of unique features. One of the most notable aspects introduced is the whisper function, allowing users to send ephemeral messages. Essentially, whisper enables sending messages that disappear from the devices once viewed, assuring confidentiality and security to its users. You can easily switch between this mode and regular chat mode without interrupting the flow of the conversation.

Emphasizing on individual privacy, Bleep allows users to kickstart their journey solely with a chosen nickname, eliminating the need for any personal details. No other details are shared, ensuring a secure chat environment. For those who wish for discoverability, Bleep provides an option to verify emails and mobile numbers letting friends find you easily.

Another standout feature of Bleep is its focus on enhancing user control. Unlike traditional chat platforms, messages and the encryption keys for images are stored on your local device instead of the cloud, making it harder for hackers to target any server. This signifies that the messages and images shared on Bleep stay firmly within your control.

Adding friends to this platform is simple. You can invite friends from your device’s contact list, their email address, via mobile number, or using a Bleep Key. And in person? Merely scan and share a Bleep Code.

For those who love voice chats, Bleep offers free voice calls with end-to-end encryption. This pushing-the-boundary feature is a step towards secure, private conversations. All you need to do is to tap on the phone icon at the top of your text conversation and connect directly with your contact.

Finally, Bleep offers cross-platform support, allowing consistent and secure communication over cellular or Wi-Fi connections. The application’s feature set remains consistent across mobile and desktop applications, with minor limitations such as the current inability to send images on desktop applications.

Thus, BitTorrent’s Bleep is shaping up to be a promising offering in the realm of secure communication platforms. Its focus on user privacy and security, combined with a fully functional feature set, marks Bleep as a solid contender in the increasingly crowded arena of encrypted messaging services.

This summary is based on a more detailed report by [VentureBeat](http://venturebeat.com/2015/05/12/bittorrents-encrypted-p2p-chat-app-bleep-launches-publicly-for-android-ios-windows-and-mac/).