Jack Dorsey's decentralized messaging platform, Bitchat, has seen a significant increase in downloads in Madagascar as citizens seek alternatives to state-controlled communication channels during ongoing protests. Google Trends data indicates heightened interest in the app, particularly in Antananarivo, as users turn to censorship-resistant tools. Bitchat utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networks to enable encrypted messaging without the need for phone numbers or email addresses. Similar increases in downloads have been noted in Indonesia and Nepal during periods of unrest.