Chat SDK now supports XChat

PreviewAug 25, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

You can now build bots that hold end-to-end encrypted 1:1 and group conversations on XChat with the new XChat adapter for Chat SDK. The adapter handles all encryption, key management, and signature verification automatically. Bots can also message users first, as long as the user has encrypted chat set up and follows the bot.

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