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Bitchat Gained Popularity in Nepal During Protests for Its Offline Communication Features and Decentralization

Following the Nepali government's social media ban, protests erupted in Kathmandu, leading to the overthrow of the administration. Amidst the chaos, the decentralized messaging app Bitchat experienced a surge in downloads due to its offline capabilities and peer-to-peer nature.

Following the Nepali government's social media ban, protests erupted in Kathmandu, leading to the overthrow of the administration. Amidst the chaos, the decentralized messaging app Bitchat experienced a surge in downloads due to its offline capabilities and peer-to-peer nature.

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