X Launches 'X Numbers' for Private Messaging

X has introduced a new feature called 'X Numbers,' allowing users to communicate on its messaging platform without sharing personal phone numbers or requiring mutual follows. Users can generate a private code that enables others to send messages or initiate calls directly to their inbox. This feature is designed to enhance privacy while expanding the platform's utility as an 'everything app,' similar to WeChat. The X Number is not a phone number and is distinct from existing safety numbers used for encrypted identity verification. Users maintain control over their X Numbers, with options to refresh or hide them from others at any time. This update follows the recent launch of the standalone XChat app and the expansion of X Money for premium subscribers, marking another step in Elon Musk's strategy to integrate diverse communication and financial services into the X ecosystem.