Nepal's Social Media Blackout: How Bitchat Fueled Protests
Update: 2025-09-11
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When Nepal banned social media, a new censorship-resistant app called Bitchat became a protest lifeline, exploding from 3,000 to 50,000 users almost overnight and fueling unrest that toppled the Prime Minister. Now, as governments worldwide increase digital crackdowns, decentralized platforms are empowering activists in Nepal, Indonesia, and beyond, offering a radical new way to organize and demand change.
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