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• netchami@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  What part of Matrix is proprietary? It’s not an app, instead, it’s an open protocol that can be used by anyone to build a messaging app or host a server.

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  • kpw@kbin.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Matrix isn't proprietary, but effectively controlled by a single VC funded startup. We don't need a bloated re-invention of existing internet standards anyways. They should just make a better XMPP client.

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    • netchami@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      VCs suck, but Matrix is open source, everyone can self-host their own server, write their own client or even fork the entire protocol.

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      • kpw@kbin.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        Yes, but compatibility with existing internet standards is also important. For example you can't have end-to-end encryption if you use a non-standard protocol. VC startups like Matrix only increase fragmentation of the ecosystem.

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  • helenslunch@feddit.nl ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    I was referring to Revolt

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    • netchami@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      It isn’t proprietary either

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      • helenslunch@feddit.nl ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        How is it not?

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