[tFXR89qo]

You mean Ring is distributed. Matrix and XMPP are decentralized.

[rvern]

That's true, except for the fact that Matrix and XMPP are also distributed. What I really meant is that it uses a DHT for peer discovery and that the peers communicate directly, without using any central server. It is more distributed and more decentralized.

[aexaey]

You are right, except:

- "Peer-to-peer" (Ring, Bleep/BittorentChat) and

- "Federated" (Email, Matrix, XMPP/Jabber)

...would be a better way to convey that distinction.

[the8472]

An image illustrating the different concepts: https://a.doko.moe/ubvuak.png

[flashdance]

That link is giving me problems.

> Secure Connection Failed

> The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading.

> The page you are trying to view cannot be shown because the authenticity of the received data could not be verified.