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by benparsons 2225 days ago
Real-time decentralisation is the headline. Matrix allows you to host your own server, federate messages in real-time between servers, and still benefit from end-to-end encryption between multiple client devices.

Good place to get started reading: https://matrix.org/docs/guides/introduction
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Boulth 2225 days ago
> Matrix allows you to host your own server, federate messages in real-time between servers, and still benefit from end-to-end encryption between multiple client devices.

This sounds like XMPP so nothing new.

What sets the Matrix apart is that they have the money and spend time and effort to get their clients into good shape. The E2E verification is a prime example: looks simple and works well.

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