What is Bleep?
Bleep is a free, open source, and ad-free messaging app developed by BitTorrent, Inc. It was launched in 2017 with a focus on providing private and secure messaging through end-to-end encryption.
Some key features of Bleep include:
- End-to-end encryption for messages, voice calls, and video calls to prevent third parties from accessing communications
- Self-destructing messages that are automatically deleted after being read
- No phone numbers or usernames required to create an account, helping preserve anonymity
- Group messaging with up to 30 participants
- Available on both Android and iOS mobile platforms
Bleep uses peer-to-peer connections to directly transmit encrypted data between devices whenever possible. This prevents messages from being stored on intermediary servers where they could be compromised. The app also utilizes perfect forward secrecy to frequently change encryption keys.
While early reviews noted issues with reliability and file sharing capabilities, Bleep offers a reasonably user-friendly way to enable secure communications without requiring significant technical knowledge from average consumers. Its focus on privacy could make it appealing to certain users like activists, journalists, or privacy advocates.