Musk's comments on "Bitcoin-style encryption" have sparked controversy; is it a new encryption framework or just a marketing gimmick?
On June 1st, X owner Musk revealed through a post that a new XChat message encryption feature would be launched on X, stating it is "built on Rust and employs a (Bitcoin-style) encryption framework." As soon as this was said, a large number of comments emerged, questioning the professionalism and accuracy of the terminology.
Bitcoin advocate Udi Wertheimer stated bluntly that Bitcoin technology does not actually possess any encryption properties. The co-founder of Taproot Wizards further explained that BTC uses cryptographic hash functions and signature verification to ensure data integrity and ownership, but this mechanism does not involve the message hiding function, which is the core feature of encryption.
In the Bitcoin protocol, everything is open and transparent, and anyone can view it, but it lacks privacy. Cryptographer Ian Miers compared it to a social media platform for bank accounts, stating, "Everything you do will be public, which is the complete opposite of privacy."
The co-founder of Zcash also emphasized that BTC transactions rely on signatures for authentication, rather than encryption secrecy, and criticized Musk's statements as vague, pointing out that "Bitcoin style" and "Rust" are neither descriptions of the encryption scheme nor strong indicators of the security of messaging applications.
Of course, there are also those who support Musk. Some speculate that he may be referring to the SHA-256 hash algorithm. Computer engineer Wei Dai also offered a benevolent interpretation, suggesting that Musk might equate "Bitcoin-style" encryption with "peer-to-peer" or "end-to-end" encryption methods. However, this claim has not been substantiated and has instead intensified the controversy.
Coincidentally, just last month, The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla was looking for a new CEO. Tesla was forced to deny this, stating that investors were concerned about Musk's controversial political activities and erratic online behavior. Although the board reaffirmed its trust in his leadership abilities, the XChat incident may further undermine his credibility in the tech industry.
As the anonymous developer Yueya.eth stated, marketing teams often throw around cryptocurrency buzzwords without understanding their basic principles. In a tech ecosystem that relies on linguistic accuracy to build trust, Musk's vague wording brings more confusion than hype.
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Musk's comments on "Bitcoin-style encryption" have sparked controversy; is it a new encryption framework or just a marketing gimmick?
On June 1st, X owner Musk revealed through a post that a new XChat message encryption feature would be launched on X, stating it is "built on Rust and employs a (Bitcoin-style) encryption framework." As soon as this was said, a large number of comments emerged, questioning the professionalism and accuracy of the terminology.
Bitcoin advocate Udi Wertheimer stated bluntly that Bitcoin technology does not actually possess any encryption properties. The co-founder of Taproot Wizards further explained that BTC uses cryptographic hash functions and signature verification to ensure data integrity and ownership, but this mechanism does not involve the message hiding function, which is the core feature of encryption.
In the Bitcoin protocol, everything is open and transparent, and anyone can view it, but it lacks privacy. Cryptographer Ian Miers compared it to a social media platform for bank accounts, stating, "Everything you do will be public, which is the complete opposite of privacy."
The co-founder of Zcash also emphasized that BTC transactions rely on signatures for authentication, rather than encryption secrecy, and criticized Musk's statements as vague, pointing out that "Bitcoin style" and "Rust" are neither descriptions of the encryption scheme nor strong indicators of the security of messaging applications.
Of course, there are also those who support Musk. Some speculate that he may be referring to the SHA-256 hash algorithm. Computer engineer Wei Dai also offered a benevolent interpretation, suggesting that Musk might equate "Bitcoin-style" encryption with "peer-to-peer" or "end-to-end" encryption methods. However, this claim has not been substantiated and has instead intensified the controversy.
Coincidentally, just last month, The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla was looking for a new CEO. Tesla was forced to deny this, stating that investors were concerned about Musk's controversial political activities and erratic online behavior. Although the board reaffirmed its trust in his leadership abilities, the XChat incident may further undermine his credibility in the tech industry.
As the anonymous developer Yueya.eth stated, marketing teams often throw around cryptocurrency buzzwords without understanding their basic principles. In a tech ecosystem that relies on linguistic accuracy to build trust, Musk's vague wording brings more confusion than hype.
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