I was referring to Revolt
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netchami@sh.itjust.works 8 months agoWhat 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.
helenslunch@feddit.nl 8 months ago
netchami@sh.itjust.works 8 months ago
It isn’t proprietary either
kpw@kbin.social 8 months 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.
netchami@sh.itjust.works 8 months 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.
kpw@kbin.social 8 months 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.
netchami@sh.itjust.works 8 months ago
Who defines standard internet protocols and how is XMPP one of them??? “Standard internet protocols” are DNS, HTTP, TLS, etc.