I deleted #Whatsapp 2 years ago and its fine, I only kept #Matrix and #Signal.

It's worth it. You can say no to #Meta.
There's no legal requirement to use Meta apps.

At least not yet.

Loppuvuoden keskeinen mediaesiintyminen on ylihuomenna, kun pääsen arvovaltaiseen seuraan Kulttuuriykkösen vieraaksi! Elämmekö Matrixissa? En usko, mutta pohditaan, tuu säki kuulolle!

#KolmasTehtävä #LehtoriEnnättää #Spefitutkimus #Simulaatiohypoteesi #Matrix #MyösPhilipKDick #Ainakin

https://areena.yle.fi/1-76203806

Loppuvuoden keskeinen mediaesiintyminen on ylihuomenna, kun pääsen arvovaltaiseen seuraan Kulttuuriykkösen vieraaksi! Elämmekö Matrixissa? En usko, mutta pohditaan, tuu säki kuulolle!

#KolmasTehtävä #LehtoriEnnättää #Spefitutkimus #Simulaatiohypoteesi #Matrix #MyösPhilipKDick #Ainakin

https://areena.yle.fi/1-76203806

Du bist in Deutschland gesetzlich versichert? Kennst du den TI-Messenger? #matrix #gematik #timessenger

Du bist in Deutschland gesetzlich versichert? Kennst du den TI-Messenger? #matrix #gematik #timessenger

#Matrix: "Exclude insecure devices" is coming

https://matrix.org/blog/2025/11/exclude-insecure-devices/

#cybersecurity #FOSS

#Matrix: "Exclude insecure devices" is coming

https://matrix.org/blog/2025/11/exclude-insecure-devices/

#cybersecurity #FOSS

OK, here is CL-RemiMatrix, my library for #CommonLisp to interact with the #matrix protocol! This is just v0.1.0 and doesn't cover everything in the Matrix protocol, but it should be usable enough to write bots (I've done a few with it already) and maybe even a basic client. I'll of course keep adding to it as time goes on.

Source code repo, release tarbal, and so on are all here:
https://fossil.cyberia9.org/cl-remimatrix/

It uses my CL-RemiMarshal library internally for all its JSON (de)serialization to/from CLOS. Made it soooo easy to make CLOS classes for the protocol.

Putain Matrix c'est de la merde, tu veux supprimer les messages avant de quitter une conversation, déjà faut remonte toute la conversation (bonne chance quand tu as une année de conversation) le truc pas débile déjà, et en plus ça fonctionne juste pas ... si je recharge la page les messages sont de nouveau là ​​ ​​

#Matrix #Element

as part of my "digital literacy" course at @haufegroup today we will explore the #fediverse together. starting with the fediverse promo video by @_elena then installing yunohost on a pi5 and starting a new instance together. that sounds like a fun day already and afterwards i will attend our very first #matrix meeting (stammtisch) in a pub in the evening.

short: first activitypub then an activity in a pub ;)

together with @ff7 @micheal

OK, here is CL-RemiMatrix, my library for #CommonLisp to interact with the #matrix protocol! This is just v0.1.0 and doesn't cover everything in the Matrix protocol, but it should be usable enough to write bots (I've done a few with it already) and maybe even a basic client. I'll of course keep adding to it as time goes on.

Source code repo, release tarbal, and so on are all here:
https://fossil.cyberia9.org/cl-remimatrix/

It uses my CL-RemiMarshal library internally for all its JSON (de)serialization to/from CLOS. Made it soooo easy to make CLOS classes for the protocol.

@marcel_kolaja @EUCommission

And what about #Matrix? Does anybody know? @element ?

One pointless thing less

Bye Matrix

#matrix

@bex

I've been using @yunohost for about 8 years. It's great! Stable enough to just about be boring, but does pretty much everything I need. I'm no developer, so I appreciate all the good work done into helping track down and help you through many of the common technicalities of self hosting, via the diagnosis tools, especially with selfhosted email.

I mainly use it for Nextcloud, Email and Matrix, although I have a few other apps such as Tandoor for family recipes.

I've run it both on old PC's at home and on VPS's. Definitely solves more problems for me!

#Yunohost #Selfhosting #Nextcloud #Matrix #Synapse #Element #Tandoor #Email

Okay I have to figure out this #Matrix issue right meow because it's getting annoying.

I can't verify with another device. If I reset, will I lose access to all my messages? What about the channels and rooms?

btw however niche, it would be nice if we had #movim support too (@movim). but that is #xmpp based, which would require a #jabber server, which wouldn't be that bad for users, but afaik there are no messaging bridges/gateways for #atproto and #activitypub. only #bluesky on #matrix. but #xmpp-#matrix exists.

Hey, did you know that you can join Matrix chatrooms using Movim and #matridge (a Slidge XMPP - Matrix bridge) ? 😮

You can then access your Matrix rooms (and soon Matrix servers 😚) and integrate them seamlessly in your Movim interface ✨

…and it seems that Movim is much faster than Element at accessing and displaying the content of Matrix chat rooms 🚀 Fun 😸

Checkout the Slidge project https://slidge.im/ !

#feature #matrix #xmpp #movim

btw however niche, it would be nice if we had #movim support too (@movim). but that is #xmpp based, which would require a #jabber server, which wouldn't be that bad for users, but afaik there are no messaging bridges/gateways for #atproto and #activitypub. only #bluesky on #matrix. but #xmpp-#matrix exists.

Hey, did you know that you can join Matrix chatrooms using Movim and #matridge (a Slidge XMPP - Matrix bridge) ? 😮

You can then access your Matrix rooms (and soon Matrix servers 😚) and integrate them seamlessly in your Movim interface ✨

…and it seems that Movim is much faster than Element at accessing and displaying the content of Matrix chat rooms 🚀 Fun 😸

Checkout the Slidge project https://slidge.im/ !

#feature #matrix #xmpp #movim

Hey, did you know that you can join Matrix chatrooms using Movim and #matridge (a Slidge XMPP - Matrix bridge) ? 😮

You can then access your Matrix rooms (and soon Matrix servers 😚) and integrate them seamlessly in your Movim interface ✨

…and it seems that Movim is much faster than Element at accessing and displaying the content of Matrix chat rooms 🚀 Fun 😸

Checkout the Slidge project https://slidge.im/ !

#feature #matrix #xmpp #movim

@hongminhee @fosdem

Everything in #Fosdem has always been archived on #matrix,https://fosdem.org/2026/archives/. So, why not organise a live talk with the Fediverse's room at #fosdem26 ? And why not organise previously prepared communications available online for those who want it ?

Derzeit habe ich einen #VPN mt #x86 #Architektur, der aktuell noch reicht, aber perspektivisch nicht mehr ausreichen wird.

Aus Kosten-, Effizienz- und Nachhaltigkeitsgründen (#Strombedarf, #Kühlung) würde ich ggf. auf einen #arm64-basierten #Server wechseln.

Das #Linux #Betriebssystem ist kein Problem. #Webserver wie #Apache oder #Nginx, #Datenbanken wie #mySQL, #MariaDB oder #Postgres nativ auf dem Server auch nicht.

Wo ich mir unsicher bin ist beim Thema #Docker #Container. Es wäre fatal, wenn ich das #Dockerimage für Anwendung x installieren will, und es dieses Dockerimage nicht für arm64 gibt. Ich habe nicht die Zeit und Lust, auch noch Dockerimages selbst zu kompilieren.

Derzeit habe ich #Sharkey, #Peeertube, #Collabora und #Matrix mit dem #Synapse, #Element und Synapseadmin-Container als Docker laufen - jede Umgebung jeweils mit Postgres-Container.

Collabora und Peertube gibt's für arm64, Postges ebenfalls. Bei Sharkey habe ich nicht kapiert, ob "Still not working on arm64 environment." inzwischen zuverlässig behoben ist.

Bei Element-Web habe ich (hier https://hub.docker.com/r/vectorim/element-web/) gar keine Info zu arm64 gefunden und deshalb erst mal für die anderen Container auch nicht weiter gesucht.

Wer hat Erfahrungen mit arm64 Servern und Docker?

Wer kann mir sagen, ob Sharkey und die Matrix-Docker-Umgebung für arm64 angeboten wird - und auch wie die x86 Version zuverlässig läuft?

#Fedipower #Fedihelp

ICYMI: we have a new #Matrix #chat room!

We’re not dumping Discord, but we want to offer a true #FOSS alternative. If you have't given @matrix a look in a while, the UX for Element has improved significantly and using it is…fun? 😁

Drop in a give us a hearty hello! 👋

matrix.to/#/#bridgetownrb:matr…

#Ruby #WebDev

ICYMI: we have a new #Matrix #chat room!

We’re not dumping Discord, but we want to offer a true #FOSS alternative. If you have't given @matrix a look in a while, the UX for Element has improved significantly and using it is…fun? 😁

Drop in a give us a hearty hello! 👋

matrix.to/#/#bridgetownrb:matr…

#Ruby #WebDev

📣 𝔖𝔭𝔢𝔠𝔦𝔞𝔩 ℑ𝔰𝔰𝔲𝔢 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿!

- We are finally testing a full #Matrix←→#Discord federation for our community channels, thanks to @hyphacoop 💕
- #DWebCamp’s website has been refactored and updated by our volunteer Justus Perlwitz, who we also interviewed! 🧑‍💻
- Our websites are now hosted via @distributedpress, thanks also to @sutty 😘

💡 Read about all of this and more here: https://mailchi.mp/archive/2025-10-october-special-issue

#DWeb #newsletter #decentralization

By design, end-to-end-encrypting #deltachat and #webxdc apps only need ephemeral transport. It's a big deal. Let's compare:

- #matrix home servers maintain a cryptographic forever-chain of cleartext social-graph metadata.

- #WhatsApp servers maintain cleartext metadata visible to Meta.

- #Signal keeps encrypted metadata, hosted at GAFAM

#chatmail relays do not persist any social graph state, also not in encrypted form. A key goal of our designs: chatmail operators can sleep well at night :)

Tech people talk about tech too much.

I really really REALLY want to use all the awesome privacy friendly FOSS (and similar) stuff, but I am not a techie person! I don't know how to program, nor do I want to.

And every SINGLE time I try to find out even what thing (OS, program, app, service, etc) to use, let alone how, and I search for it... I get techie-focused answers.

It's complete gibberish to me! Absolutely useless. It makes me feel actively unwelcome even though I really care about using alternatives to Windows, Meta, X and other dystopic nonsense.

For example: I'm like "How do I start a non-enshittified group chat to talk about a thing?" and all the results are technobabble to me. I don't even know if the words they use are supposed to be normal english words or if they refer to orgs or groups or apps or some weird coding wizardry.

I am so lost, every single time.

I stick with it though. But like. I wonder if the tech people realise that this is happening???? Because they probably understand what they're talking about. And they seem to not realise that not everyone does.

I'm not trying to blame or shame anyone or even complaining as such (a little bit complaining, ngl), mostly just giving feedback. This is not an issue with a singe thing but with ALL of it as a whole! Including #GNU #Linux the #Fediverse #Matrix and most #FOSS apps.

My sincere wish: Give non-techie people an EASY TO FIND and easy to read and easy to understand and easy to implement guide about how to use the things as an alternative to using big corporation services, ie, "I just want it to work" and not have to worry about the technical side of things. (examples in thread)

Tech people talk about tech too much.

I really really REALLY want to use all the awesome privacy friendly FOSS (and similar) stuff, but I am not a techie person! I don't know how to program, nor do I want to.

And every SINGLE time I try to find out even what thing (OS, program, app, service, etc) to use, let alone how, and I search for it... I get techie-focused answers.

It's complete gibberish to me! Absolutely useless. It makes me feel actively unwelcome even though I really care about using alternatives to Windows, Meta, X and other dystopic nonsense.

For example: I'm like "How do I start a non-enshittified group chat to talk about a thing?" and all the results are technobabble to me. I don't even know if the words they use are supposed to be normal english words or if they refer to orgs or groups or apps or some weird coding wizardry.

I am so lost, every single time.

I stick with it though. But like. I wonder if the tech people realise that this is happening???? Because they probably understand what they're talking about. And they seem to not realise that not everyone does.

I'm not trying to blame or shame anyone or even complaining as such (a little bit complaining, ngl), mostly just giving feedback. This is not an issue with a singe thing but with ALL of it as a whole! Including #GNU #Linux the #Fediverse #Matrix and most #FOSS apps.

My sincere wish: Give non-techie people an EASY TO FIND and easy to read and easy to understand and easy to implement guide about how to use the things as an alternative to using big corporation services, ie, "I just want it to work" and not have to worry about the technical side of things. (examples in thread)

Happy Halloween! 🎃

In unrelated news (unless you find decentralized networking protocols to be spooooky), we have a new #Matrix #chat room.

It'd not a replacement for our Discord, we just want to offer a true #FOSS alternative. @matrix has clearly worked hard lately on good UX for Element and it appears to be pretty snazzy!

Stop on by and say Hi! 👋

https://matrix.to/#/#bridgetownrb:matrix.org

#Ruby #WebDev

Happy Halloween! 🎃

In unrelated news (unless you find decentralized networking protocols to be spooooky), we have a new #Matrix #chat room.

It'd not a replacement for our Discord, we just want to offer a true #FOSS alternative. @matrix has clearly worked hard lately on good UX for Element and it appears to be pretty snazzy!

Stop on by and say Hi! 👋

https://matrix.to/#/#bridgetownrb:matrix.org

#Ruby #WebDev

"there's no realistic alternative to AWS and the other hyperscalers." (for signal)

except federation. -> #matrix

https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/10/28/1648213/signal-chief-explains-why-the-encrypted-messenger-relies-on-aws

"there's no realistic alternative to AWS and the other hyperscalers." (for signal)

except federation. -> #matrix

https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/10/28/1648213/signal-chief-explains-why-the-encrypted-messenger-relies-on-aws

icymi, in the Matrix State of the Union they said they didn't plan on pursuing decentralized social media, but they do hope to make it easier for those ecosystems to use Matrix so they don't have to reinvent what Matrix has already done

icymi, in the Matrix State of the Union they said they didn't plan on pursuing decentralized social media, but they do hope to make it easier for those ecosystems to use Matrix so they don't have to reinvent what Matrix has already done

Want to spin up a #Matrix server in my HomeLab via #k8s or #Proxmox. Any good, easy-to-follow guides covering TLS, backups, and federation tips? Drop links or your experience, please! 🙏

CC:
@homelab
@homelab_de

☁️The recent AWS outage showed how fragile “cloud-based security” can be.

When one datacenter faltered, global communication tools — including Signal — went dark 🌑

🕸️Matrix-based messaging systems kept running because they don’t rely on a single provider.

Resilience = decentralization

Let's invest in open, federated platforms.

#AWS #Signal #Matrix #Resilience #CyberSecurity #Decentralization #OpenSource

Gerne teilen, danke!

Du hast Lust auf einen Job mit Sinnstiftung? Wir bei connect2x bauen Open Source #matrix Messenger u. A. für das Gesundheitswesen.

Wir suchen SoftwareentwicklerInnen und UI/UX-ExpertInnen, aber sind auch offen für Initiativbewerbungen (z.B. Richtung Marketing oder Team- und Organisationsentwicklung). Du hast Erfahrung mit #Kotlin #KotlinMultiplatform #JetpackCompose #ComposeMultiplatform und kennst dich mit #matrix aus? Noch besser!

Meld dich gerne bei uns unter kontakt@connect2x.de

☁️The recent AWS outage showed how fragile “cloud-based security” can be.

When one datacenter faltered, global communication tools — including Signal — went dark 🌑

🕸️Matrix-based messaging systems kept running because they don’t rely on a single provider.

Resilience = decentralization

Let's invest in open, federated platforms.

#AWS #Signal #Matrix #Resilience #CyberSecurity #Decentralization #OpenSource

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/we-need-to-go-beyond-signal-how-todays-aws-outage-shows-the-weaknesses-of-centralized-apps - "We need to go beyond Signal" – How today's AWS outage shows the weaknesses of centralized apps #messaging #decentralised #signal #matrix

📢 La #DINUM annonce son soutien à la Fondation Matrix pour renforcer l'autonomie numérique de la #France et de l’#Europe.
🔗 https://www.numerique.gouv.fr/sinformer/espace-presse/dinum-soutien-fondation-matrixorg/
#opensource #logicielslibres #FOSS #FLOSS #transfonum #colter #elementmatrix #matrix #element #freesoftware

Venue clean, all remaining items packed. Good-bye Kaleidoscoop, thanks a lot to all volunteers, the @matrix foundation, our sponsors, our speakers and my friends @thibaultamartin and @HarHarLinks for rocking the #MatrixConf2025.

Se y'all on #39c3 !

#matrix #MatrixConf

📢 La #DINUM annonce son soutien à la Fondation Matrix pour renforcer l'autonomie numérique de la #France et de l’#Europe.
🔗 https://www.numerique.gouv.fr/sinformer/espace-presse/dinum-soutien-fondation-matrixorg/
#opensource #logicielslibres #FOSS #FLOSS #transfonum #colter #elementmatrix #matrix #element #freesoftware

So I installed matrix on my server today, but in the end, I removed it today. I feel like Matrix with the Element client is SO CLOSE to being good. But it misses its mark on a few important elements (😉) for the average person that make it not for me & my user-base.

Here's my tl;dr feedback:
So I installed it via-docker & quickly realized resetting a password for a user is nearly impossible. Gotta use hash terminal commands but since its running in a docker container, it gets messy with those commands since dependencies and such are setup in a docker image container.

Also still having terminal-based user account admin commands feels so 1998 IMO... All the other self-hosted services I use can do it from an admin UI. I know matrix doesn't really have that option, but, its 2025, why can't it? (ppl that still want to use terminal can) lol

Also since I run behind a cloudflare tunnel using a sub-domain without an easy option of adding a /.well-known to the root-domain (already in use) to setup federation, that aspect doesn't really work at all (why can't this all just be handled from the sub-domain).

Also limited layout/customization options on the clients (ie. many are missing compact message display options)...

Long story short, IMO, I feel like Matrix with the element client is close to being as good as discord, but then misses the mark in many small but important ways.

Above is just the main things, but there were a few other things as well that stop me from using it. So-close but yet so-far... I just wish we could get an open-source self-hosted option that's capable of text chat, video / screen-share calls & file transfers with a usable UI for admin control. I'm just surprised the open-source options are still not really there yet... I am willing to bet, if setup & management of self-hosted matrix servers was improved to be just a little more user-friendly, a lot more folks would attempt to use it. 😄

@matrix @element #matrix #element

@_elena

Bookmark this thread which has a good discussion on security and anonymity when using #signalapp vs #matrix

@TheDailyBurble, happy to help.

Another cool feature of #XMPP are "gateways" that make it relatively easy to connect with other IMs.
e.g.
#Libervia to #ActivityPub and #email (CC @Goffi )

https://nlnet.nl/project/Libervia
https://libervia.org

#Slidge to all sorts of other IM like #Matrix, #Mattermost, #Steam, #Discord, #Whatsapp, FB … (CC @nicoco )

http://slidge.im

@pedrosanta @bagder @matrix

Jos signal hajosi, niin nyt ois hyvä hetki kokeilla Matrixia. Pikaviestin.fi tarjoilee suomalaisessa pilvessä olevaa palvelua ihan ilmaiseksi.

Käytössä myös Kapsin Signal-silta, eli Signal-käyttäjien kanssa on mahdollista viestiä. Samaan tapaan löytyy Telegram, Discord ja vanha kunnon IRC.

Suomalaiset Mastodon-käyttäjät löytyy kanavalta #fediversumi:kapsi.fi

#pikaviestin #matrix

@TheDailyBurble, happy to help.

Another cool feature of #XMPP are "gateways" that make it relatively easy to connect with other IMs.
e.g.
#Libervia to #ActivityPub and #email (CC @Goffi )

https://nlnet.nl/project/Libervia
https://libervia.org

#Slidge to all sorts of other IM like #Matrix, #Mattermost, #Steam, #Discord, #Whatsapp, FB … (CC @nicoco )

http://slidge.im

@pedrosanta @bagder @matrix

@_elena I don't think #matrix is good for family and friends, I recommend #DeltaChat for that use case, it is much more user-friendly and simple for family and friends, registration is painless, just set a name and avatar, no private information needed, no passwords, no captcha, no SMS codes, etc.

and it has good multi-device multi-profile support

Jos signal hajosi, niin nyt ois hyvä hetki kokeilla Matrixia. Pikaviestin.fi tarjoilee suomalaisessa pilvessä olevaa palvelua ihan ilmaiseksi.

Käytössä myös Kapsin Signal-silta, eli Signal-käyttäjien kanssa on mahdollista viestiä. Samaan tapaan löytyy Telegram, Discord ja vanha kunnon IRC.

Suomalaiset Mastodon-käyttäjät löytyy kanavalta #fediversumi:kapsi.fi

#pikaviestin #matrix

@bagder Not related to the outage, really, this morning I found myself searching for federated IM protocols, ideally end-to-end encrypted. I know we have @matrix but was looking for something more DM-oriented like Signal, but federated.

Looked into XMPP, but E2E encryption relies on add-ons. It seems the closest we have to that is actually #Matrix.

1/

@_elena definitely, I installed concur #matrix server on my RPI and try to convince family and friends..

@wir #Signal ist down - vielleicht der richtige Zeitpunkt, sich mal die Matrix anzuschauen.

z.B. via https://matrix.freiburg.social.

Token für die Registrierung: `signalisdown`

https://mastodon.social/@aboutsignal/115405371041551001

#freiburgsocial #freiburg #messenger #matrix

@wir #Signal ist down - vielleicht der richtige Zeitpunkt, sich mal die Matrix anzuschauen.

z.B. via https://matrix.freiburg.social.

Token für die Registrierung: `signalisdown`

https://mastodon.social/@aboutsignal/115405371041551001

#freiburgsocial #freiburg #messenger #matrix

I just got notified that my flight was delayed. In the airline's app and email. all our apps using #ActivityPub or #matrix would be more convenient.

I just got notified that my flight was delayed. In the airline's app and email. all our apps using #ActivityPub or #matrix would be more convenient.

Invisible Crypto: can Matrix be both secure and easy to use? https://media.ccc.de/v/matrix-conf-2025-72625-invisible-crypto-can-matrix-be-both-secure-and-easy-to-use

My talk on our progress to make Matrix's encryption better and easier to use.

#MatrixConf2025 #matrix #video

@elena My 8yo got #phone 2 years ago to find out how to work with it, learn about security, phone controls and such. No SIM card for one year.

Turns out - unless you leave algorithmic parasite apps in the phone - she uses it quite productive and without any sign of addiction or dangerous behavior. Most of the time she was looking at local-TV educational vids, she tried some games (not for long though) and listening fairy tales to sleep. She also had account on self-hosted #Matrix instance where she texted me to job or when me and her mom were shopping. Actually, even though I say "texting", she mostly uses Speech-to-Text or audio messages (I never teached her how to use them 😀 ).

At this moment she already have phone number and uses it exactly as I would like to - calling grannies and coordinating going out with her friends.

I do think - unless we screw up the #parenting - our #kids can do much better with phones than we do.

https://www.heise.de/news/Matrix-Konferenz-2025-Grosse-Plaene-und-sogar-das-Geld-dafuer-10773794.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#matrix

you can watch the videos of the matrixconf also on this peertube instance:

@matrixdotorg

or on https://media.ccc.de/c/matrix-conf-2025

#matrix #matrixconf2025

@matrix @matthew quick heads up. Our impressions: #matrix is going strong with public sector entities, and it's where most dynamics happened at the conf.

We are rather focused on private and resilient messaging where servers don't play a big role; as we want #chatmail relays to be dirt cheap to operate, no pro version needed. Our focus is on informal usage, groups, family, friends, affinity or interest groups, whereas matrix is increasingly focusing on corporate/ organizational use cases. YMMV

@matrix @matthew quick heads up. Our impressions: #matrix is going strong with public sector entities, and it's where most dynamics happened at the conf.

We are rather focused on private and resilient messaging where servers don't play a big role; as we want #chatmail relays to be dirt cheap to operate, no pro version needed. Our focus is on informal usage, groups, family, friends, affinity or interest groups, whereas matrix is increasingly focusing on corporate/ organizational use cases. YMMV

Which, if any, do you use/prefer? #chat #e2ee #encryption #privacy #Signal #Telegram #DeltaChat #Matrix #Discord

@juergen_hubert Oh hello, I'm a teen! I honestly spend most of my social media time on the fediverse already. Most of my friends aren't interested though; their current social media is enough for them and they don't really care to try other things.

At one point our school shut down Google Chat, so I managed to get them all on Matrix[0], but we kinda abandoned that after a while. I still use it, but no longer with them.

As for getting them to spend time here - that's hard, they have no reason to. Most of them haven't realized how addicted they are to social media, haven't learnt about cybersecurity, data privacy, or any of the other things that bring most people here.

They also wouldn't care that there's no algorithm. The algorithm is what appeals to them on most platforms. It's why they're there.

The Fediverse is also more difficult to join and figure out. For instagram or TikTok, all you need to do is download the app, enter a username, email, password, and you're done. Here, you have to choose your instance, oftentimes apply for your account, and then set it up fully yourself, without an algorithm showing you things. On top of that, you can then choose the app you use (I'm writing this from Elk Canary[1]), and so it becomes overwhelming.

If you have ideas for simplifying it and making it easier, I'm open to hearing them. I'd love if some of my friends joined the Fediverse but it's hard to explain to people what it is, let alone convince them to sign up.

0: https://matrix.org
1: https://main.elk.zone

EDIT: I completely forgot to mention this, but most people my age don't care about text based media. Their short-form video content is enough for them. None of them have Twitter accounts, either, just Instagram and TikTok. Maybe a few of them would join the Fediverse, but most of them don't even care for text content.

#Fediverse #Matrix #Mastodon

I’m in awe at how easy it is to self host things these days. I grew tired of all the messaging apps asking for my phone and gathering all sort of info.

So I decided to host my own, and after some time spent on research, I went ahead and set up my own Matrix server that I now use with my family and close friends.

Took me only a few minutes to get it running and it runs so smoothly that it’s hard to believe.

#SelfHosting #Matrix

Ever wanted to explore decentralized chat on #matrix but didn't know how to start? Here's an opinionated guide to getting started!

https://gomatrix.pages.dev/

Ever wanted to explore decentralized chat on #matrix but didn't know how to start? Here's an opinionated guide to getting started!

https://gomatrix.pages.dev/

The EU is pushing to scan ALL private messages, even encrypted ones, endangering privacy, security, and fundamental freedoms across 450 million people.

This is mass surveillance disguised as child protection, and it breaks encryption, risks false accusations, and threatens democracy worldwide.

Learn more & act NOW: https://fightchatcontrol.eu

#ChatControl #MassSurveillance #Privacy #DigitalRights #CivilRights #EU #Signal #Element #Matrix #WhatsApp #StopChatControl #DataProtection #Freedom #SurveillanceCapitalism #Capitalism #Surveillance #DigitalFreedom #HumanRights #FreeSoftware #Linux #Debian #Ubuntu #LinuxMint #Mint #ArchLinux #Arch #Fedora

The EU is pushing to scan ALL private messages, even encrypted ones, endangering privacy, security, and fundamental freedoms across 450 million people.

This is mass surveillance disguised as child protection, and it breaks encryption, risks false accusations, and threatens democracy worldwide.

Learn more & act NOW: https://fightchatcontrol.eu

#ChatControl #MassSurveillance #Privacy #DigitalRights #CivilRights #EU #Signal #Element #Matrix #WhatsApp #StopChatControl #DataProtection #Freedom #SurveillanceCapitalism #Capitalism #Surveillance #DigitalFreedom #HumanRights #FreeSoftware #Linux #Debian #Ubuntu #LinuxMint #Mint #ArchLinux #Arch #Fedora

I was just thinking, are there any Fediverse central Matrix spaces where Fedi folks hang out? I have my own personal space, including Fireside Fedi channel, as well as a space for BT Free. But anything for Fedi folks to just chat and get organized to meet up and work on things before spinning off?

#fedi #fediverse #matrix #chat #talk

I was just thinking, are there any Fediverse central Matrix spaces where Fedi folks hang out? I have my own personal space, including Fireside Fedi channel, as well as a space for BT Free. But anything for Fedi folks to just chat and get organized to meet up and work on things before spinning off?

#fedi #fediverse #matrix #chat #talk

Was happy to see that the @EUCommission is now providing #Matrix accounts https://chat.contact.ec.europa.eu/

Discover dot matrix printers: history, features, pros, cons, and uses. Learn why they still matter in banking, retail, and logistics.

https://printersfy.com/dot-matrix-printer/

#dot #matrix #printers #tech

Discover dot matrix printers: history, features, pros, cons, and uses. Learn why they still matter in banking, retail, and logistics.

https://printersfy.com/dot-matrix-printer/

#dot #matrix #printers #tech

Question to the #matrix community. What is the best matrix client for somebody who is #blind?
(Helping out a friend here)

@hosford42 @Em0nM4stodon Of course! Since you're already on Mastodon, the first thing I'd suggest is replacing all Big Tech social platforms with fediverse alternatives. That means Instagram with @pixelfed , YouTube with @peertube 🚫, Reddit with Lemmy 🗨️

📱 Next step - switch from WhatsApp or Messenger to @signalapp It's a secure, private messenger with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) - actually, WhatsApp is based on Signal's protocol. I also use @matrix 🌐 - it's a decentralized messenger with E2EE too. It works kind of like the fediverse - you choose a server where your messages and data are stored, and when you chat with someone, the servers federate.

You should also replace Gmail - it's pure Big Tech. I use Protom Mail , but I'm thinking about switching to @Tutanota. Their company seems more focused on email, while Proton is building a whole ecosystem. Both are encrypted and have great privacy policies 🔒

🌍 Now, about browsing the internet - instead of Chrome or other trackers, I recommend @brave 🦁 It has a built-in ad blocker and blocks tracking scripts. It also protects against fingerprinting and other privacy threats 🚫

🔎 And what about search engines? Time to dethrone Google. I use DuckDuckGo , @StartpageSearch, and Brave Search. Each has pros and cons, but all claim to protect your privacy.

🔐 You mentioned logging into many accounts with Google - unfortunately, there's no universal way to switch to manual login. You have to check each service's settings one by one. Once you do, I recommend using a password manager that doesn't collect your metadata - @bitwarden 💪 It's open-source, had no major leaks, and you can even host it yourself.

💻 Want to go all in? Replace your operating system. It's a later step, but a powerful one. For desktop - Linux For smartphone - @GrapheneOS 📱 Both are privacy-focused and offer top-level security 🔐

🚀 Hope this helps you build your long-term path away from Big Tech. If you have questions, feel free to ask!

#BigTechExit #BigTech #PrivacyTools #Privacy #Security #Freedom #IT #Tech #Fediverse #DeGoogle #Mail #Browser #SearchEngine #Password #OS #Google #WhatsApp #Messenger #Gmail #Mastodon #Pixelfed #Peertube #Lemmy #Signal #Matrix #Proton #Tuta #Brave #DuckDuckGo #Startpage #Bitwarden #Linux #GrapheneOS

Just listening to the Destination Linux podcast episode 435, and hearing them talk about their issues and experiences with Matrix... It does not sound good 😬

So question is: what other projects exist out there that are open-source, and could be good alternative to Matrix/Discord? A federated solution would be nice ofc.

#Matrix #DestinationLinux #Discord #Alternative #AskFedi #OpenSource

Warum beim Austausch über #Meshtastic auf IMHO inakzeptable Dienste wie #WhatsApp oder #Telegram zurückgreifen?

Das ist überhaupt nicht nötig, es gibt z.B. einen kompletten #Matrix-Space mit separaten Channels für verschiedene Meshdienste und Regionalgruppen:

https://matrix.to/#/#mesh-netzwerke-de:matrix.org

Kurzer Hinweis: Das Land Schleswig-Holstein will seine Matrix-Instanz zu einer Plattform weiterentwickeln. Konzepterstellung ist ausgeschrieben und veröffentlicht. Vielleicht für ein paar Leute hier interessant? https://fbhh-evergabe.web.hamburg.de/evergabe.bieter/eva/supplierportal/dataport/subproject/56e9f549-97b6-46ed-bac7-fb700a0a325c/details #matrix #opensource #schleswigholstein

Are you looking for a better approach to federated chat than #Matrix or #XMPP? I'm working on #Chatterbox, a simple, straightforward federated chat protocol that, ideally, will be more user-friendly (and developer-friendly) than either.

https://adam.nels.onl/blog/chatterbox-federated-chat-that-doesnt-suck/

The blog post links to a gist with the full API specification, in a single well-commented Protobuf file.

I'm working on a reference server that should be available soon. Follow the hashtag if you're interested in updates.

I'm pouring out a drink for the administrators of the Matrix.org homeserver who are looking to be in for a rough night after major database corruption. Best of luck with the restore, it'll probably be their longest outage for many years.
This does highlight the issues with federated platforms where a large majority stay on one server. Had more people been encouraged to spread out onto other (unaffected) servers, the impact would be far less.
#matrix #matrixchat #matrixadmin #selfhosting

#MatrixDown: So, is the main issue of #Matrix too many users using the main instance, a condition actively pushed by #Vector, creating half-centralized ecosystem?

Is it the issue that #Matrix servers are a overly complex and resource hungry systems, which are hard to administrate and even harder to troubleshoot? 🤔

Or is it a combination of these problems? Hmmm. 👀

#Messenger #Federation #Decentralize #XMPP

lol, checking El Reg as part of my usual routine and there's an article about #Matrix front & center 😅

anybody newly throwing in the towel yet?

#MatrixDown: So, is the main issue of #Matrix too many users using the main instance, a condition actively pushed by #Vector, creating half-centralized ecosystem?

Is it the issue that #Matrix servers are a overly complex and resource hungry systems, which are hard to administrate and even harder to troubleshoot? 🤔

Or is it a combination of these problems? Hmmm. 👀

#Messenger #Federation #Decentralize #XMPP

I'm pouring out a drink for the administrators of the Matrix.org homeserver who are looking to be in for a rough night after major database corruption. Best of luck with the restore, it'll probably be their longest outage for many years.
This does highlight the issues with federated platforms where a large majority stay on one server. Had more people been encouraged to spread out onto other (unaffected) servers, the impact would be far less.
#matrix #matrixchat #matrixadmin #selfhosting

What is best and most secure #hubzilla or #matrix ?

hello I have a question about #matrix and censoship in #russia. Many sites are blocked. Do you think it is a way to have secure privacy conversation ?

In case you weren't aware, #Fedify has both #Discord and #Matrix communities where you can get help, discuss features, or just chat about #ActivityPub and federated social networks.

• Matrix space: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord server: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

Feel free to join either community based on your preference. Both channels have active discussions about Fedify and federation topics.

#fedidev

In case you weren't aware, #Fedify has both #Discord and #Matrix communities where you can get help, discuss features, or just chat about #ActivityPub and federated social networks.

• Matrix space: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord server: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

Feel free to join either community based on your preference. Both channels have active discussions about Fedify and federation topics.

#fedidev

@noondlyt

Years ago, there began a system called #Jabber that has evolved into the #XMPP protocol/network.

I've had a few servers over the years. Our current one uses #OpenFire and I love it for its #encryption. #MPAQ been running it for about 5 years as I watch others trying to create new ones like #Signal and #Matrix, I just can't understand why more people don't use XMPP except for the others being all shiny and new...

Why are people always trying to reinvent the wheel??? Its not controlled by one source like the Fediverse!!!

Are there any active chat rooms on #Discord or #Matrix where #TypeScript developers gather?

Are there any active chat rooms on #Discord or #Matrix where #TypeScript developers gather?

@andypiper how do you navigate using the playdate?

i just ressurected my beloved #beepy ;)
trying to compile iamb.chat to enter the #matrix (again)

🥳 Release time!

#FluffyChat v2.1 has been released (already with a patch version v2.1.1) which brings support for Room version 12 and other bug fixes and performance improvements.

#matrix

Are there any active chat rooms on #Discord or #Matrix where #TypeScript developers gather?

Are there any active chat rooms on #Discord or #Matrix where #TypeScript developers gather?

Are there any active chat rooms on #Discord or #Matrix where #TypeScript developers gather?

Are there any active chat rooms on #Discord or #Matrix where #TypeScript developers gather?

https://cn.dmi.unibas.ch/en/
Department of
Mathematics and
Computer Science

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Computer Networks Group

The Computer Networks Group researches and develops distributed infrastructure for secure communication and computation at all levels of the networking stack. Our past activities include work on sensor networks, autonomic operations of networks, bio- and chemically-inspired networking, as well as mobile code. Currently our main focus is on survivable computing.

https://p2p-basel.org

The aim of the P2P Basel workshop is to bring together researchers and software builders to share insights and collaborate towards the sound and sustainable development of efficient eventually-consistent (offline-first) peer-to-peer systems. Examples of related projects of interest are Secure #Scuttlebutt , DAT/Hypercore , Cabal , #Tox, BitMessage , #IPFS , Socket Supply co., #OrbitDB , Earthstar , Willow , #Nostr , #Holochain , #P2Panda , #GNUnet , #Hyphanet , #Freenet , #Zeronet , #Retroshare , #NextGraph , #Web3 , #serverless , #maidsafe , #matrix , Other P2P projects that are based on stronger consistency models, such as Mass Market are also of interest.

Kurzer Hinweis: Das Land Schleswig-Holstein will seine Matrix-Instanz zu einer Plattform weiterentwickeln. Konzepterstellung ist ausgeschrieben und veröffentlicht. Vielleicht für ein paar Leute hier interessant? https://fbhh-evergabe.web.hamburg.de/evergabe.bieter/eva/supplierportal/dataport/subproject/56e9f549-97b6-46ed-bac7-fb700a0a325c/details #matrix #opensource #schleswigholstein

Fuck #Discord. If you want a place to discuss #Amiga, #DemoScene or #FPGA that’s diverse, equitable and inclusive join me on #Matrix and let’s build it together.

You just need to create an account on matrix.org (for example) and then you can join the lamehq space with the link below:

https://matrix.to/#/#lamehq:malenfant.net

Fuck #Discord. If you want a place to discuss #Amiga, #DemoScene or #FPGA that’s diverse, equitable and inclusive join me on #Matrix and let’s build it together.

You just need to create an account on matrix.org (for example) and then you can join the lamehq space with the link below:

https://matrix.to/#/#lamehq:malenfant.net

Social Web Conferences

https://reiver.codeberg.page/social-web-conferences/

…

I am working on creating a list of upcoming Social Web Conferences.

Using a broad definition of "Social Web" that includes the ActivityPub, AT-Protocol, ATmosphere, Bluesky, Farcaster, Fediverse, Matrix, and Nostr.

…

These are conferences that I might want to attend. (And, perhaps you may, too.)

…

Is there anything else I should add to this?

#ActivityPub #ATProto #ATProtocol #bluesky #bsky #farcaster #fediverse #matrix #nostr #SocialWeb

Social Web Conferences

https://reiver.codeberg.page/social-web-conferences/

…

I am working on creating a list of upcoming Social Web Conferences.

Using a broad definition of "Social Web" that includes the ActivityPub, AT-Protocol, ATmosphere, Bluesky, Farcaster, Fediverse, Matrix, and Nostr.

…

These are conferences that I might want to attend. (And, perhaps you may, too.)

…

Is there anything else I should add to this?

#ActivityPub #ATProto #ATProtocol #bluesky #bsky #farcaster #fediverse #matrix #nostr #SocialWeb

Social Web Conferences

https://reiver.codeberg.page/social-web-conferences/

…

I am working on creating a list of upcoming Social Web Conferences.

Using a broad definition of "Social Web" that includes the ActivityPub, AT-Protocol, ATmosphere, Bluesky, Farcaster, Fediverse, Matrix, and Nostr.

…

These are conferences that I might want to attend. (And, perhaps you may, too.)

…

Is there anything else I should add to this?

#ActivityPub #ATProto #ATProtocol #bluesky #bsky #farcaster #fediverse #matrix #nostr #SocialWeb

The past few days I've been building a small tool for checking how many members of a given Matrix room support which maximum room version. The idea has been sparked by room version 12 being released, so that one can assess the adoption rate for the new room version and make an educated decision on when to upgrade rooms.

You can check it out here:
https://codeberg.org/june64/mrvc

#matrix

Social Web Conferences

https://reiver.codeberg.page/social-web-conferences/

…

I am working on creating a list of upcoming Social Web Conferences.

Using a broad definition of "Social Web" that includes the ActivityPub, AT-Protocol, ATmosphere, Bluesky, Farcaster, Fediverse, Matrix, and Nostr.

…

These are conferences that I might want to attend. (And, perhaps you may, too.)

…

Is there anything else I should add to this?

#ActivityPub #ATProto #ATProtocol #bluesky #bsky #farcaster #fediverse #matrix #nostr #SocialWeb

Social Web Conferences

https://reiver.codeberg.page/social-web-conferences/

…

I am working on creating a list of upcoming Social Web Conferences.

Using a broad definition of "Social Web" that includes the ActivityPub, AT-Protocol, ATmosphere, Bluesky, Farcaster, Fediverse, Matrix, and Nostr.

…

These are conferences that I might want to attend. (And, perhaps you may, too.)

…

Is there anything else I should add to this?

#ActivityPub #ATProto #ATProtocol #bluesky #bsky #farcaster #fediverse #matrix #nostr #SocialWeb

Social Web Conferences

https://reiver.codeberg.page/social-web-conferences/

…

I am working on creating a list of upcoming Social Web Conferences.

Using a broad definition of "Social Web" that includes the ActivityPub, AT-Protocol, ATmosphere, Bluesky, Farcaster, Fediverse, Matrix, and Nostr.

…

These are conferences that I might want to attend. (And, perhaps you may, too.)

…

Is there anything else I should add to this?

#ActivityPub #ATProto #ATProtocol #bluesky #bsky #farcaster #fediverse #matrix #nostr #SocialWeb

While I'm harping on about Matrix, does anyone know if the GNOME plan to split Fractal into two apps (team chat/ instant messenger) ever went ahead?

https://blogs.gnome.org/tbernard/2018/05/16/banquets-and-barbecues/

GNOME announced in 2022 that they were using Matrix for their official team chat groups;

https://blogs.gnome.org/foundation/2022/06/02/gnome-chat-moves-to-matrix/

So presumably they've put some serious effort into bringing their own Matrix apps to maturity?

#Matrix #GNOME

I know punching down on Matrix is something people like to do here, but this was a good read about how difficult things are for them: https://lobste.rs/s/muk05v/reflections_on_matrix_criticism_over#c_8obbim

#Matrix

I know punching down on Matrix is something people like to do here, but this was a good read about how difficult things are for them: https://lobste.rs/s/muk05v/reflections_on_matrix_criticism_over#c_8obbim

#Matrix

There's been a lot of negativity around #Matrix and #Element recently. And I (somewhat) joined in and expressed my frustration with it every now and then. Something I still appreciate around #Matrix is the fact, that they listen to (most of) the criticism and acknowledge (many of) their problems. There's a nice self-critical video addressing all of this recent criticism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyuqM7RbX5E

When #matrix Widgets as #webxdc ?

@Tutanota

#nextcloud made it possible for me to (self-)host my (and my family's) phone calendars, contacts, and even when pictures are taken, they get uploaded to our Nextcloud instance, and NOT to google/apple.

10/10, would recommend for any household looking to #degoogle.

Others include #searxng, has literally replaced all monolithic search engines, works great, no ads or AI

#mastodon, for my #activitypub based social network

#matrix for chatting with my social network

and also #KDE.

@Tutanota

#nextcloud made it possible for me to (self-)host my (and my family's) phone calendars, contacts, and even when pictures are taken, they get uploaded to our Nextcloud instance, and NOT to google/apple.

10/10, would recommend for any household looking to #degoogle.

Others include #searxng, has literally replaced all monolithic search engines, works great, no ads or AI

#mastodon, for my #activitypub based social network

#matrix for chatting with my social network

and also #KDE.

https://cn.dmi.unibas.ch/en/
Department of
Mathematics and
Computer Science

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Computer Networks Group

The Computer Networks Group researches and develops distributed infrastructure for secure communication and computation at all levels of the networking stack. Our past activities include work on sensor networks, autonomic operations of networks, bio- and chemically-inspired networking, as well as mobile code. Currently our main focus is on survivable computing.

https://p2p-basel.org

The aim of the P2P Basel workshop is to bring together researchers and software builders to share insights and collaborate towards the sound and sustainable development of efficient eventually-consistent (offline-first) peer-to-peer systems. Examples of related projects of interest are Secure #Scuttlebutt , DAT/Hypercore , Cabal , #Tox, BitMessage , #IPFS , Socket Supply co., #OrbitDB , Earthstar , Willow , #Nostr , #Holochain , #P2Panda , #GNUnet , #Hyphanet , #Freenet , #Zeronet , #Retroshare , #NextGraph , #Web3 , #serverless , #maidsafe , #matrix , Other P2P projects that are based on stronger consistency models, such as Mass Market are also of interest.

This is a great write-up about what the Matrix.org Foundation did in the past months to combat spam and abuse:

https://github.com/element-hq/element-meta/issues/2486#issuecomment-3142023818

@matrix maybe put this into a blog post on matrix.org?

#matrix

This blog post by @Edent hits so hard. #Matrix is such trashy software, it goes nowhere and is awful to use filled with bugs. The only reason I have it is because my local hackspace is using it.

Not like anyone could securely communicate with me on it though, the session verification is permanently bugged.
Not surprising given the >1.4k npm packages it relies on. so secure, much wow, very (Message could not be decrypted)

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I'm never going back to Matrix https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/07/im-never-going-back-to-matrix/

This blog post by @Edent hits so hard. #Matrix is such trashy software, it goes nowhere and is awful to use filled with bugs. The only reason I have it is because my local hackspace is using it.

Not like anyone could securely communicate with me on it though, the session verification is permanently bugged.
Not surprising given the >1.4k npm packages it relies on. so secure, much wow, very (Message could not be decrypted)

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I'm never going back to Matrix https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/07/im-never-going-back-to-matrix/

> The Matrix.org network has great potential, but after years of dealing with glitches, slow performance, poor UX, and one too many failures, I’m done with it.

**Giving Up on Element & Matrix.org**

https://xn--gckvb8fzb.com/giving-up-on-element-and-matrixorg/

#Matrix #Element

Just one more room version will fix the state resets, just one more

#matrix

Just one more room version will fix the state resets, just one more

#matrix

#Matrix / #ElementX question - HOW... DO... I... DOWNLOAD... A... STUPID... SCREENSHOT?

I want to *view it*. Or save it somewhere. I don't want to share it with another app! It's jpg ffs...

🆕 blog! “I'm never going back to Matrix”

I should love Matrix. It is a decentralised, privacy preserving, multi-platform chat tool. Goodbye Slack and your ridiculous free limits. Adiós Discord and your weird gamification. Suck it IRC with your obscure syntax and faint stench of BO. WhatsApp and Telegram can stick their heads in a bucket of lukewarm sick and sing sea …

👀 Read more: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/07/im-never-going-back-to-matrix/
⸻
#foss #Matrix #OpenSource #rant

Is The Matrix…

#movies #matrix

"Could not decrypt message: Exception: SUCCESS"

I fucking love #matrix

"Could not decrypt message: Exception: SUCCESS"

I fucking love #matrix

If #beeeper messaging app did two things I’d use it immediately…

1. Easily enable “send later” in connected Signal iOS accounts

2. Be a better #matrix client than all the others.

Jury still out. Trying both use cases out.

* stretch goal (be better Ux for slack if possible

https://www.beeper.com/

In case you weren't aware, #Fedify has both #Discord and #Matrix communities where you can get help, discuss features, or just chat about #ActivityPub and federated social networks.

• Matrix space: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord server: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

Feel free to join either community based on your preference. Both channels have active discussions about Fedify and federation topics.

#fedidev

혹시 모르고 계셨다면, Fedify는 Discord와 Matrix 커뮤니티를 운영하고 있습니다. 이곳에서 도움을 받거나, 기능에 대해 논의하거나, ActivityPub와 연합 소셜 네트워크에 대해 대화를 나눌 수 있습니다.

• Matrix 스페이스: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord 서버: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

여러분의 선호도에 따라 어느 커뮤니티든 참여해 주세요. 두 채널 모두 Fedify와 연합 관련 주제에 대한 활발한 논의가 이루어지고 있습니다.

#Fedify #fedidev #ActivityPub #Discord #Matrix #디스코드 #매트릭스

もしかしたらご存じないかもしれませんが、Fedifyには DiscordとMatrixのコミュニティがあります。ここでは、サポートを受けたり、機能について議論したり、ActivityPubやフェデレーテッドソーシャルネットワークについて話し合うことができます。

• Matrixスペース：#fedify:matrix.org
• Discordサーバー：https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

お好みのコミュニティにご参加ください。どちらのチャンネルでも、Fedifyやフェデレーション関連のトピックについて活発な議論が行われています。

#Fedify #ActivityPub #fedidev #Matrix #Discord

Serie: Messenger umziehen - Teil 2

Der zweite Teil dieser Serie beschreibt die bisherigen Erfahrungen und ergänzt sie um neue Erkenntnisse und die Bedienung von Threema in Teilbereichen.

#Messenger #Threema #Matrix #Signal #Linux

https://gnulinux.ch/serie-messenger-umziehen-teil-2

@element Why are you NOT transparent about where profits go? I'm worried about what Doctorow calls #enshittification : the steady decline of digital platforms as profit motives overtake user interests.
Ultimately, it’s about whether #Element is fundamentally aligned with the values that made Matrix matter in the first place. #stewardownership with its built-in transparency and community accountability, is the best way to ensure #Matrix remains a force for good in digital communication.

#Matrix spent a decade turning the problem of worrying about which extensions your server supports into worrying about which room version your server supports.
Meanwhile, the #XMPP community got their act together, reached a rough consensus on which extensions are worth pursuing, and now you can install any of the four major servers without having to worry about what extensions are working behind the scenes.

Doctor and Patient in the Fediverse of Madness (love the title)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLyhUp-KKvQ&t=1201

Definitely worth your watch!

Thank you @wernerkeil and @javapro for this video.

Just follow the tags to see what it's all about

#Federation #Mastodon #BlueSky #ActivityPub #Matrix #Healthcare #Java

Doctor and Patient in the Fediverse of Madness (love the title)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLyhUp-KKvQ&t=1201

Definitely worth your watch!

Thank you @wernerkeil and @javapro for this video.

Just follow the tags to see what it's all about

#Federation #Mastodon #BlueSky #ActivityPub #Matrix #Healthcare #Java

We now have multiple platforms to communicate with us. We're on #Matrix , #Signal and #Discord . Please see https://links.btfree.org if you'd like to join any of these communities. We'd prefer Matrix, but we want to make our platforms as accessible as possible, so we're trying to be as many places as possible.

The French city of #Lyon will also be replacing Microsoft for #opensource solutions. Really curious what #Linux distro they will choose 👀

Also featured; #Jitsi for video conferencing, #Nextcloud paired with #OnlyOffice for document sharing and co-editing, #Zimbra for email, #Chamilo for online training, and #Matrix for instant messaging. 🔥

https://news.itsfoss.com/french-city-replaces-microsoft/

@oliof Ja, #Matrix macht weniger Freude. Wenn du und ich (meine Begleitung hat sich einmal *sehr* amüsiert, als sie auf einer Zugreise mitbekam, wie ich versuchte, mich bei Matrix anzumelden, weil wir einen gemeinsamen Freund haben, der alle anderen Messenger verweigert) schon große Schwierigkeiten haben, wie dann erst die Allgemeinheit?

Aber mit dem Bundesmessenger kommt das sicher alles in Ordnung. (Hier Szene aus "Der Untergang" einfügen.)

Q: "I was really high on interoperable social networking, and interoperable sites using #ActivityPub or #ATproto. It doesn’t matter to me, actually. At the end of the day, I just want to see more interoperability of these networks. Do you still think that’s going to happen?"

A: "Yeah, if I had a bet on one, actually, you know what I’d bet on is the #Matrix protocol, the dark horse in the corner." 👀

Q: "I was really high on interoperable social networking, and interoperable sites using #ActivityPub or #ATproto. It doesn’t matter to me, actually. At the end of the day, I just want to see more interoperability of these networks. Do you still think that’s going to happen?"

A: "Yeah, if I had a bet on one, actually, you know what I’d bet on is the #Matrix protocol, the dark horse in the corner." 👀

🌐 Matrix v1.15 release

https://matrix.org/blog/2025/06/26/matrix-v1.15-release/

#matrix #p2p #opensource

Kurzer Nachtrag, ich möchte ja auch Lösungen liefern:

Sollte jemand interesse an einer skalierbaren, sicheren und preiswerten Infrastruktur inkl. Chat, Video, Cloud (inkl Collabora), Wiki, Mastodon, sowie Groupware (open XChange) und IDM an alle Dienste interessiert sein, gerne melden. Wir haben dieses System letztes Jahr mit dem Relaunch des NABU-Netz komplett auf open-source Basis für mehrere tausend Personen bereits umgesetzt.

#opensource #naturschutz #datenschutz #kubernetes #opencloud #matrix #keycloak #bookstack #opentofu #openxchange #mastodon #jitsi

🌐 Matrix v1.15 release

https://matrix.org/blog/2025/06/26/matrix-v1.15-release/

#matrix #p2p #opensource

Have you been laid off? Me too.

What if instead of just finding another job we all team up and build something together? At least we could act as accountability partners and help each other through this phase in our careers.

It doesn't have to be too formal, we could just take turns talking about our next steps and checking in on progress.

If you're interested join the #Matrix server https://matrix.to/#/#fedihire-funemployment-club:matrix.org

Invite your friends!

#fedihire

This week we saw lots of FUD about #Matrix, especially from Wire, who may feel threatened by news that Germany is mulling a proposal to double down on Matrix in a big way.

It's not the first time a single vendor open source project, which may be under an open source license but is unilaterally controlled by a single for-profit company, has resorted to desperate measures to attack their community-driven competitors, and it won’t be the last time.

https://matrix.org/blog/2025/06/dispelling-myths/

#OpenSource #FOSS

Addressing fear, uncertainty and doubt thrown at Element and Matrix

https://element.io/blog/addressing-fear-uncertainty-and-doubt-thrown-at-element-and-matrix/

#element #matrix

Come join me on a journey trying to join a #Matrix room like a non-techie.

The room I'd like to join is the channel for a small-ish hacker event near Frankfurt. Its (published¹) address is #seezeit:ccc-ffm.de, and they link to it from their website using a hyperlink pointing to https://matrix.to/#/#seezeit:ccc-ffm.de

Yes, this is going to be about the matrix.to flow.

Let me start with a disclaimer: The SeeZeit people did nothing wrong, this is all just Matrix UX in all its glory.

¹ (don't get me started)

😐 Ich finds ja spannend, wie viele Leute gerade im Rahmen der Einführung von Werbung bei #WhatsApp nölen, man möge bitte nicht andere zentrale Dienste wie #Signal und Co empfehlen und nutzen, sondern föderierende wie #Matrix und #XMPP. Ich finde es nicht verkehrt, darauf hinzuweisen. Aber ignorant bis arrogant finde ich es, so zu tun als ob das alles total trivial und easy wäre. Die meisten Leute wollen einfach nur Chatten und und das im Idealfall auch möglichst sicher. Die mentalen Kapas für komplexe Lösungen sind leider zunehmend begrenzt.

XMPP und Matrix sind auch heute noch in der Föderation Clusterfucks, die meilenweit hinter der Usability und dem Komfort der zentralen Dienste hinterherhinken. Das liegt teilweise auch ihrer föderierenden Natur – aber wie weit sie dann tatsächlich von einer reibungslosen Nutzbarkeit in vielen Szenarien weg sind, ist das größte Problem. Gut zu sehen am Beispiel Matrix/Element, wo man alles hätte besser machen können. (1/?)

#Messenger #FOSS #FreieSoftware #Decentralize

Introducing premium accounts to fund the matrix(dot)org homeserver

https://matrix.org/blog/2025/06/funding-homeserver-premium/

#FOSS #Matrix #cybersecurity #privacy

@lafediversenantaise propose dorénavant des ateliers en mars, juillet et novembre.

Le prochain est le 9 juillet à 20h : https://mobilizon.fr/events/a75b18bd-f23a-45e8-aa0f-5367ceaf50e9

Mais il est aussi possible de retrouver la communauté à des évènements, en rejoignant nos salons de discussions matrix.

On y relaie divers évènements locaux, mais on s'organise aussi des #matrixapéros au sein de chaque salon. 🍻

(et oui, après le #mastapéro, voici venu le temps du #matrixapéro !! 😁 )

Pour plus d'infos : https://mobilizon.fr/events/bc1dcc9b-3d91-4c8e-8adc-a3a3b15ce32d

#matrix #mobilizon #mastodon #pixelfed #peertube #funkwhale #fediverse #nantes

Inviting the #Fediverse to join another #Jabber / #XMPP channel I co-moderate - the Personal Protective Equipment channel. #PPE

Protect yourself from hazardous substances, #pollution, diseases ( #CovidIsNotOver !), #surveillance, police oppression, and other threats. Or maybe just look cool and cyberpunk.

Discuss cloth #masks, surgical masks, filtering facepiece (FFP) #respirators, reusable #elastomeric respirators (half-face or full-face), source control, powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs), and more!

Discussion of #EyeProtection, #HearingProtection, #HeadProtection and similar also welcome!

You can join without a client or an account. Just visit chat.queer-spark.org/#/guest?join=ppe@conference.queer-spark.org

But for the best experience, I recommend using a proper client. The easiest way is to install Quicksy or Prāv, if you don’t mind using your phone number.

Otherwise, install one or more of the following, and use them to register an account on conversations.im (see providers.xmpp.net or compliance.conversations.im/old for more server recommendations) -

• Monocles Chat, Cheogram, or Conversations on modern Android devices. (They’re paid on app stores, free of cost on F-Droid)
• Yaxim or Bruno on old/low-end Android devices
• Monal or Siskin on iOS
• Gajim on Linux, Windows, and Mac
• Monal on Mac
• Movim or ConverseJS in the browser
• Poezio or Profanity in the terminal
• Convo on KaiOS/JioPhone

…once you’re set up, open this link to join the channel - invite.joinjabber.org/#ppe@conference.queer-spark.org?join (or join ppe@conference.queer-spark.org from your client)

If you’re new to Jabber/XMPP (e.g. coming from #WhatsApp #Matrix #IRC #Signal #Telegram #Discord etc), you may like to read The Quick and Easy Guide to Jabber/XMPP

#BoostsAppreciated #Privacy #Federated #FreedomRespecting #Libre #OpenSource #FOSS

Funny how right the #Matrix was about turn of the millennium being the peak of human civilisation before it was destroyed by #AI.

#scifi

Funny how right the #Matrix was about turn of the millennium being the peak of human civilisation before it was destroyed by #AI.

#scifi

Introducing...

Federated Nexus!!!

Federated Nexus is a community resource hosting multiple public FOSS (especially federated) services, starting with Matrix and Forgejo.

We are also open to suggestions for new services to host, let us know in our Matrix room.

Sign up now (or join our Matrix room for future announcements or to hang out) at https://federated.nexus!

If you have any questions, ask in replies or our Matrix room.

#community #matrix #forgejo #git #selfhost #selfhosting #foss #floss #federated #federate #federateEverything

Introducing...

Federated Nexus!!!

Federated Nexus is a community resource hosting multiple public FOSS (especially federated) services, starting with Matrix and Forgejo.

We are also open to suggestions for new services to host, let us know in our Matrix room.

Sign up now (or join our Matrix room for future announcements or to hang out) at https://federated.nexus!

If you have any questions, ask in replies or our Matrix room.

#community #matrix #forgejo #git #selfhost #selfhosting #foss #floss #federated #federate #federateEverything

Woot woot, the first messages encrypted and decrypted by using Vodozemac in #fluffychat

🥳 #matrix

Considering that both #XMPP and #Matrix re-invented #decentralized communication while #email was already there, makes #deltachat more interesting.

The fact that DC didn't invent a new protocol for #InstantMessaging and just used the protocol which was already there, and also that how far has it gone, is mind blowing.

At first when I was chatting with @treefit, I already was developing a Matrix client(#chooj) for #KaiOS and it was the only decentralized IM which I was using and investing resources into. I was skeptical but then I thought it would be a good idea to invest into DeltaChat, as well as Matrix. His argument, of course, wasn't good. He was arguing that we need multiple options in the case one of decentralized IMs fail. However this convinced me to give DC a try.

But now, I see that DC has very unique advantages no other messenger has. Their moto is "playing the long term" game. Unlike Matrix which suddenly exploded, DC moves very slowly. As an advantage, DC is much more consistent, hassle free, has less bugs(in my experience) and has better UI/UX than many Matrix clients. But it has got several disadvantages. Matrix has tons more features which DC hasn't got or has added them just recently such as editing messages and reactions. And it is not yet suitable for public groups, like the ones we've got in the Matrix network.

Overall, if you want secure chat with friends or family or other people you trust, DeltaChat is a very good option and the experience is very good. And I haven't seen something like #webxdc in any other IM. However if you want something like #Discord guilds for a community, Matrix is the way to go.

BTW, DC currently lacks funding, thanks to what #Trump did with #OpenTechnologyFund(#OTF). If you can help in anyway, financial or otherwise, it will be extra valuable at this point.

Edit:

BTW, here are websites of webxdc and DC:

https://delta.chat
https://webxdc.org/

Edit2: Make sure to check WebXDC, apps shared in #P2P deltachat groups or DMs.

#IM #FOSS #Messenger #MessagingApp #opensource #opensourceIM #freesoftware

Considering that both #XMPP and #Matrix re-invented #decentralized communication while #email was already there, makes #deltachat more interesting.

The fact that DC didn't invent a new protocol for #InstantMessaging and just used the protocol which was already there, and also that how far has it gone, is mind blowing.

At first when I was chatting with @treefit, I already was developing a Matrix client(#chooj) for #KaiOS and it was the only decentralized IM which I was using and investing resources into. I was skeptical but then I thought it would be a good idea to invest into DeltaChat, as well as Matrix. His argument, of course, wasn't good. He was arguing that we need multiple options in the case one of decentralized IMs fail. However this convinced me to give DC a try.

But now, I see that DC has very unique advantages no other messenger has. Their moto is "playing the long term" game. Unlike Matrix which suddenly exploded, DC moves very slowly. As an advantage, DC is much more consistent, hassle free, has less bugs(in my experience) and has better UI/UX than many Matrix clients. But it has got several disadvantages. Matrix has tons more features which DC hasn't got or has added them just recently such as editing messages and reactions. And it is not yet suitable for public groups, like the ones we've got in the Matrix network.

Overall, if you want secure chat with friends or family or other people you trust, DeltaChat is a very good option and the experience is very good. And I haven't seen something like #webxdc in any other IM. However if you want something like #Discord guilds for a community, Matrix is the way to go.

BTW, DC currently lacks funding, thanks to what #Trump did with #OpenTechnologyFund(#OTF). If you can help in anyway, financial or otherwise, it will be extra valuable at this point.

Edit:

BTW, here are websites of webxdc and DC:

https://delta.chat
https://webxdc.org/

Edit2: Make sure to check WebXDC, apps shared in #P2P deltachat groups or DMs.

#IM #FOSS #Messenger #MessagingApp #opensource #opensourceIM #freesoftware

Come join me on a journey trying to join a #Matrix room like a non-techie.

The room I'd like to join is the channel for a small-ish hacker event near Frankfurt. Its (published¹) address is #seezeit:ccc-ffm.de, and they link to it from their website using a hyperlink pointing to https://matrix.to/#/#seezeit:ccc-ffm.de

Yes, this is going to be about the matrix.to flow.

Let me start with a disclaimer: The SeeZeit people did nothing wrong, this is all just Matrix UX in all its glory.

¹ (don't get me started)

I'm trying out #iamb as a terminal client for #matrix and... it works! As in, it actually is serviceable and is able to decrypt past messages and makes sense! https://iamb.chat/ I'm excited.

Introduction - iamb documentat...

By design, end-to-end-encrypting #deltachat and #webxdc apps only need ephemeral transport. It's a big deal. Let's compare:

- #matrix home servers maintain a cryptographic forever-chain of cleartext social-graph metadata.

- #WhatsApp servers maintain cleartext metadata visible to Meta.

- #Signal keeps encrypted metadata, hosted at GAFAM

#chatmail relays do not persist any social graph state, also not in encrypted form. A key goal of our designs: chatmail operators can sleep well at night :)

A buddy of mine has a small startup. He was looking at Slaxk and Zoom, both of which are per-user per-month pricing. It’s obnoxious. All we need is voice, video, and screen share. I’m doing to #selfhost something for him.

I’ve used #mattermost. I could easily set up another for him. I’ve heard good things about #Matrix but I have never set it up. He’s on Windows PC and Android phone. I’m on a Debian laptop and iPhone. So whatever I do has to cover both.

Any suggestions? Anything I haven’t thought of?
#selfhosting

🚀 **Cinny just got better!**

We’ve made some great improvements:

✨ **Smarter invites** – Now filter invites into Primary, Public, and Spam.
🐞 **Fewer crashes** – Fixed issues with blurhashes & room settings.
🛠 **New commands** – `/delete` and `/acl` for better moderation.
🔒 **Encryption upgrades** – Improved key backup reliability.

🔗 [Open Cinny](https://app.cinny.in)
#Matrix #cinnyapp #cinny

Come join me on a journey trying to join a #Matrix room like a non-techie.

The room I'd like to join is the channel for a small-ish hacker event near Frankfurt. Its (published¹) address is #seezeit:ccc-ffm.de, and they link to it from their website using a hyperlink pointing to https://matrix.to/#/#seezeit:ccc-ffm.de

Yes, this is going to be about the matrix.to flow.

Let me start with a disclaimer: The SeeZeit people did nothing wrong, this is all just Matrix UX in all its glory.

¹ (don't get me started)

Inviting the #Fediverse to join another #Jabber / #XMPP channel I co-moderate - the #BlackLivesMatter channel! Another initiative by the wonderful @maskedwitch

You can join without a client or an account! Just visit - https://chat.queer-spark.org/#/guest?join=blm@conference.queer-spark.org

But for the best experience, I recommend using a proper client. The easiest way is to install Quicksy or Prāv, if you don’t mind using your phone number. Alternatively, install one or more of the following, and use them to register an account on conversations.im (see https://providers.xmpp.net or https://compliance.conversations.im/old for more server recommendations) -

• Monocles Chat, Cheogram, or Conversations on modern Android devices (They’re paid on app stores, free of cost on F-Droid)
• Yaxim or Bruno on old/low-end Android devices
• Monal or Siskin on iOS
• Gajim on Linux and Windows
• Monal on Mac
• Movim or ConverseJS in the browser
• Poezio or Profanity in the terminal
• Convo on KaiOS/JioPhone

…when you’re set up, open this link to join the channel! https://invite.joinjabber.org/#blm@conference.queer-spark.org?join

If you’re new to XMPP (e.g. coming from #WhatsApp #Matrix #IRC #Signal #Telegram #Discord etc), this guide has everything you need to get started - https://contrapunctus.codeberg.page/the-quick-and-easy-guide-to-xmpp.html

#BoostsAppreciated #BlackMastodon #BlackFedi #BlackPower #Federated #FreedomRespecting #Privacy #OpenSource #FOSS

https://github.com/pooza/matrix-invite-cli

Matrix、オープンで運用していない鯖ではこーゆうツールが要るんじゃないかと思って。
アカウント情報を書いたメールを送るやつ。

#github #matrix

Got the basic #Peertube install done at TubeFree.org.

Need to get email set up, S3 storage, configuration, then hopefully sign ups can start?

I'm thinking I'll make a #Matrix #Space for folks wanting to ask about joining. Anyone have any thoughts or recommendations on this? I'll have email listed as well so folks can do that instead.

my main issue with #matrix is that every time i have ever deployed a homeserver, it has inevitably wound up dying on me

Here are just a few things #Matrix has accomplished recently:

Intro'd account suspension, an action that is reversible such that it can be safely done automatically.

Intro'd policy servers, which address spam and abuse upstream of the client, making an increasing share of abuse *invisible* to users.

Improved reporting mechanisms, making it easier for people to report users and rooms.

Intro'd more curation and industry best practices to avoid facilitating illegal and abusive behavior.

Does #ElementX have feature parity with the og #Element client for #Matrix or is it still unstable to use?

Heck, the #matrix Widget API is a nightmare to implement from scratch ...

Awful documentation, awful API interface.

So far ... I reached at implementing a basic Widget API client for #PolyculeClient negotiating capabilities and API versions with an arbitrary widget by launching a GTK WebKit view.

The relaying of Events in the timeline via WebMessages into the widget is literally a nightmare on any non-iframe implementation. How could this cursed specification spread, heck !?!?!

Did you know that there is comparison chart for
- #linux distributions
- #browser
- #android distributions
- linux desktop environments
- #messenger
- #mail providers

Take a look https://eylenburg.github.io/
it's regularly updated

#opensource #foss #development #developers #programming #coding #ubuntu #opensuse #fedora #freebsd #archlinux #arch #gentoo #nixos #alpine #redhat #debian #grapheneos #calyxos #IodeOS #lineageos #firefox #vivaldi #brave #signal #deltachat #element #matrix #til

Did you know that there is comparison chart for
- #linux distributions
- #browser
- #android distributions
- linux desktop environments
- #messenger
- #mail providers

Take a look https://eylenburg.github.io/
it's regularly updated

#opensource #foss #development #developers #programming #coding #ubuntu #opensuse #fedora #freebsd #archlinux #arch #gentoo #nixos #alpine #redhat #debian #grapheneos #calyxos #IodeOS #lineageos #firefox #vivaldi #brave #signal #deltachat #element #matrix #til

Slackに疲れた研究者のためのMatrix入門: https://zenn.dev/h_shinaoka/articles/595830fba76abe
#matrix

Tiny new feature: Checkboxes in a message.

No, I'm not gonna make it a full blown task list app 😜 but it happens quite often, that my wife sends me a list of groceries when I'm walking to the supermarket. This way I'm now able to check, what I have already in my cart so I don't forget anything.

It works by sending special reactions under the hood. So anyone with reaction sending permissions in a room can check any box from any sender.

What do you think?

#matrix #fluffychat @matrix

Tiny new feature: Checkboxes in a message.

No, I'm not gonna make it a full blown task list app 😜 but it happens quite often, that my wife sends me a list of groceries when I'm walking to the supermarket. This way I'm now able to check, what I have already in my cart so I don't forget anything.

It works by sending special reactions under the hood. So anyone with reaction sending permissions in a room can check any box from any sender.

What do you think?

#matrix #fluffychat @matrix

For those interested in #matrix internals, we wrote a blog post about the upgrade, our experiences and lessons learned.

https://gadgetbridge.org/blog/managing-a-public-end-to-end-room-on-matrix-lessons-learned/

@tekniikkaluola hyvä video, vasta nyt huomasin.

Jos kiinnostaa niin Matrixista saisi vastaavan pätkän tehtyä. Melkein samat pätee kun korvaa fediversumin Matrixilla ja keskitetyt somet keskitetyillä pikaviestimillä.

Voin pikaviestin.fi:n yhtenä ylläpitäjänä auttaa ja tehdä kutsuja riittävän määrä jos haluat kuvata rekisteröitymisen.

Kiitos näiden teosta, tälläsiä tarvitaan.

#matrix #tekniikkaluola

Elementは社内で実際に使ってみて、使い勝手にも段々慣れてきた。

スレッド投稿も投稿編集もある。
Incoming Webhookを何らかの方法で用意すれば、MatrixはSlackからの置き換えに十分なりそう。

今は以下のような構成だけど、10人以下の組織だとどこまでけずれるかな。

Linode
- VPS 2GB
- PostgreSQL 1GB
- オブジェクトストレージ
SendGrid

PostgreSQLはVPSの中に入れられそう。

#matrix

Skype, one of the pioneers in internet telephony, has officially ended its support on May 5, 2025. While it was not perfect, Skype held a special place for many as their first experience with online calling. As we bid farewell to Skype, it's important to look ahead at the alternatives that can fill the void. Here are some free and open-source options that can replace Skype seamlessly:

Jitsi

Switch to Jitsi, the free and open-source video conferencing tool. Here's why Jitsi is a great choice:

- Cross-Platform: Jitsi works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, making it accessible to everyone.
- Easy Sharing: Share your screen, files, and even collaborate on documents in real-time.
- Rich Media Support: Jitsi supports high-quality video and audio, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience.

Get started with Jitsi, visit https://jitsi.org/

Matrix (Element)

Matrix is an open standard for decentralized communication, and Element is its flagship client. It supports text messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing. Matrix's decentralized nature allows users to host their own servers, providing greater control over their data.

- Interoperability: Matrix can bridge with other communication platforms, making it versatile.
- End-to-End Encryption: Ensure your communications are secure with built-in encryption.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Learn more about Matrix and Element at https://element.io/

Session

Session is a decentralized messaging app that emphasizes privacy and security. It uses the Oxen network for secure communication and does not require a phone number or email address for registration.

- Privacy-Focused: No phone number or email required, ensuring anonymity.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Decentralized: No central servers, reducing the risk of data breaches.

Explore Session at https://getsession.org/

Signal

Signal is known for its strong focus on privacy and security, offering end-to-end encryption for all communications, including voice calls, video calls, and messaging.

- End-to-End Encryption: All communications are secure and private.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Download Signal at https://signal.org/

Mumble

Mumble is primarily designed for voice communication, offering low-latency, high-quality voice chat. It's often used by gamers and communities that require clear and reliable voice communication.

- Low-Latency: Ensures smooth and clear voice communication.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Get started with Mumble at https://www.mumble.info/

Don't Get Stuck with MS Teams!

#SkypeAlternatives #OpenSource #Privacy #CommunicationTools #Jitsi #Matrix #Element #Session #Signal #Mumble #MSTeams #Microsoft #Skype #Jitsi #Teams #OpenSource
#VideoConferencing #Privacy #Security #Collaboration #RemoteWork
#TechNews #TechTransition #DigitalTransformation

Skype, one of the pioneers in internet telephony, has officially ended its support on May 5, 2025. While it was not perfect, Skype held a special place for many as their first experience with online calling. As we bid farewell to Skype, it's important to look ahead at the alternatives that can fill the void. Here are some free and open-source options that can replace Skype seamlessly:

Jitsi

Switch to Jitsi, the free and open-source video conferencing tool. Here's why Jitsi is a great choice:

- Cross-Platform: Jitsi works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, making it accessible to everyone.
- Easy Sharing: Share your screen, files, and even collaborate on documents in real-time.
- Rich Media Support: Jitsi supports high-quality video and audio, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience.

Get started with Jitsi, visit https://jitsi.org/

Matrix (Element)

Matrix is an open standard for decentralized communication, and Element is its flagship client. It supports text messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing. Matrix's decentralized nature allows users to host their own servers, providing greater control over their data.

- Interoperability: Matrix can bridge with other communication platforms, making it versatile.
- End-to-End Encryption: Ensure your communications are secure with built-in encryption.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Learn more about Matrix and Element at https://element.io/

Session

Session is a decentralized messaging app that emphasizes privacy and security. It uses the Oxen network for secure communication and does not require a phone number or email address for registration.

- Privacy-Focused: No phone number or email required, ensuring anonymity.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Decentralized: No central servers, reducing the risk of data breaches.

Explore Session at https://getsession.org/

Signal

Signal is known for its strong focus on privacy and security, offering end-to-end encryption for all communications, including voice calls, video calls, and messaging.

- End-to-End Encryption: All communications are secure and private.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Download Signal at https://signal.org/

Mumble

Mumble is primarily designed for voice communication, offering low-latency, high-quality voice chat. It's often used by gamers and communities that require clear and reliable voice communication.

- Low-Latency: Ensures smooth and clear voice communication.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Get started with Mumble at https://www.mumble.info/

Don't Get Stuck with MS Teams!

#SkypeAlternatives #OpenSource #Privacy #CommunicationTools #Jitsi #Matrix #Element #Session #Signal #Mumble #MSTeams #Microsoft #Skype #Jitsi #Teams #OpenSource
#VideoConferencing #Privacy #Security #Collaboration #RemoteWork
#TechNews #TechTransition #DigitalTransformation

This evening we upgraded our #matrix chat room to the latest version. If you encounter issues with the upgrade, please let us know!

In the old room we regularly encountered encryption issues, causing some messages to be unreadable for other members. We don't know exactly what caused this. But a fact is that our room was very old and had many inactive users in it and users from long-offline homeservers.

This upgrade gives us a fresh start, we hope it will improve or even fix the issues we had.

KDE and Gnome are probably the two most popular desktop environments available for Linux. Both have a dedicated Matrix client that is available to install as a Flatpak package.

NeoChat is a simple Matrix client actively being developed as part of the KDE ecosystem.
https://flathub.org/apps/org.kde.neochat

Fractal is a Matrix messaging client for the GNOME desktop written in Rust.
https://flathub.org/apps/org.gnome.Fractal

#Linux #Matrix #KDE #NeoChat #Gnome #Fractal

KDE and Gnome are probably the two most popular desktop environments available for Linux. Both have a dedicated Matrix client that is available to install as a Flatpak package.

NeoChat is a simple Matrix client actively being developed as part of the KDE ecosystem.
https://flathub.org/apps/org.kde.neochat

Fractal is a Matrix messaging client for the GNOME desktop written in Rust.
https://flathub.org/apps/org.gnome.Fractal

#Linux #Matrix #KDE #NeoChat #Gnome #Fractal

Question of the day, I have #mastodon hosted on my halis.io domain, same for my #synapse instance, and it works without issues because one uses #activitypub and the other #matrix

But, if I setup a #manyfold instance on the same domain, as in without subdomain, it shouldn’t work, right ?

Would there be a way to converge both manyfold and mastodon under the same base domain ? Or do I have to use a subdomain for one ?

#homelab #selfhost #Fediverse #decentralization

もしかしたらご存じないかもしれませんが、Fedifyには DiscordとMatrixのコミュニティがあります。ここでは、サポートを受けたり、機能について議論したり、ActivityPubやフェデレーテッドソーシャルネットワークについて話し合うことができます。

• Matrixスペース：#fedify:matrix.org
• Discordサーバー：https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

お好みのコミュニティにご参加ください。どちらのチャンネルでも、Fedifyやフェデレーション関連のトピックについて活発な議論が行われています。

#Fedify #ActivityPub #fedidev #Matrix #Discord

혹시 모르고 계셨다면, Fedify는 Discord와 Matrix 커뮤니티를 운영하고 있습니다. 이곳에서 도움을 받거나, 기능에 대해 논의하거나, ActivityPub와 연합 소셜 네트워크에 대해 대화를 나눌 수 있습니다.

• Matrix 스페이스: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord 서버: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

여러분의 선호도에 따라 어느 커뮤니티든 참여해 주세요. 두 채널 모두 Fedify와 연합 관련 주제에 대한 활발한 논의가 이루어지고 있습니다.

#Fedify #fedidev #ActivityPub #Discord #Matrix #디스코드 #매트릭스

もしかしたらご存じないかもしれませんが、Fedifyには DiscordとMatrixのコミュニティがあります。ここでは、サポートを受けたり、機能について議論したり、ActivityPubやフェデレーテッドソーシャルネットワークについて話し合うことができます。

• Matrixスペース：#fedify:matrix.org
• Discordサーバー：https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

お好みのコミュニティにご参加ください。どちらのチャンネルでも、Fedifyやフェデレーション関連のトピックについて活発な議論が行われています。

#Fedify #ActivityPub #fedidev #Matrix #Discord

혹시 모르고 계셨다면, Fedify는 Discord와 Matrix 커뮤니티를 운영하고 있습니다. 이곳에서 도움을 받거나, 기능에 대해 논의하거나, ActivityPub와 연합 소셜 네트워크에 대해 대화를 나눌 수 있습니다.

• Matrix 스페이스: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord 서버: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

여러분의 선호도에 따라 어느 커뮤니티든 참여해 주세요. 두 채널 모두 Fedify와 연합 관련 주제에 대한 활발한 논의가 이루어지고 있습니다.

#Fedify #fedidev #ActivityPub #Discord #Matrix #디스코드 #매트릭스

もしかしたらご存じないかもしれませんが、Fedifyには DiscordとMatrixのコミュニティがあります。ここでは、サポートを受けたり、機能について議論したり、ActivityPubやフェデレーテッドソーシャルネットワークについて話し合うことができます。

• Matrixスペース：#fedify:matrix.org
• Discordサーバー：https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

お好みのコミュニティにご参加ください。どちらのチャンネルでも、Fedifyやフェデレーション関連のトピックについて活発な議論が行われています。

#Fedify #ActivityPub #fedidev #Matrix #Discord

혹시 모르고 계셨다면, Fedify는 Discord와 Matrix 커뮤니티를 운영하고 있습니다. 이곳에서 도움을 받거나, 기능에 대해 논의하거나, ActivityPub와 연합 소셜 네트워크에 대해 대화를 나눌 수 있습니다.

• Matrix 스페이스: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord 서버: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

여러분의 선호도에 따라 어느 커뮤니티든 참여해 주세요. 두 채널 모두 Fedify와 연합 관련 주제에 대한 활발한 논의가 이루어지고 있습니다.

#Fedify #fedidev #ActivityPub #Discord #Matrix #디스코드 #매트릭스

For #Matrix users, you can join us at https://matrix.to/#/#fedilab_android:matrix.org

For #Matrix users, you can join us at https://matrix.to/#/#fedilab_android:matrix.org

In case you weren't aware, #Fedify has both #Discord and #Matrix communities where you can get help, discuss features, or just chat about #ActivityPub and federated social networks.

• Matrix space: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord server: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

Feel free to join either community based on your preference. Both channels have active discussions about Fedify and federation topics.

#fedidev

In case you weren't aware, #Fedify has both #Discord and #Matrix communities where you can get help, discuss features, or just chat about #ActivityPub and federated social networks.

• Matrix space: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord server: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

Feel free to join either community based on your preference. Both channels have active discussions about Fedify and federation topics.

#fedidev

もしかしたらご存じないかもしれませんが、Fedifyには DiscordとMatrixのコミュニティがあります。ここでは、サポートを受けたり、機能について議論したり、ActivityPubやフェデレーテッドソーシャルネットワークについて話し合うことができます。

• Matrixスペース：#fedify:matrix.org
• Discordサーバー：https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

お好みのコミュニティにご参加ください。どちらのチャンネルでも、Fedifyやフェデレーション関連のトピックについて活発な議論が行われています。

#Fedify #ActivityPub #fedidev #Matrix #Discord

In case you weren't aware, #Fedify has both #Discord and #Matrix communities where you can get help, discuss features, or just chat about #ActivityPub and federated social networks.

• Matrix space: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord server: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

Feel free to join either community based on your preference. Both channels have active discussions about Fedify and federation topics.

#fedidev

もしかしたらご存じないかもしれませんが、Fedifyには DiscordとMatrixのコミュニティがあります。ここでは、サポートを受けたり、機能について議論したり、ActivityPubやフェデレーテッドソーシャルネットワークについて話し合うことができます。

• Matrixスペース：#fedify:matrix.org
• Discordサーバー：https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

お好みのコミュニティにご参加ください。どちらのチャンネルでも、Fedifyやフェデレーション関連のトピックについて活発な議論が行われています。

#Fedify #ActivityPub #fedidev #Matrix #Discord

In case you weren't aware, #Fedify has both #Discord and #Matrix communities where you can get help, discuss features, or just chat about #ActivityPub and federated social networks.

• Matrix space: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord server: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

Feel free to join either community based on your preference. Both channels have active discussions about Fedify and federation topics.

#fedidev

もしかしたらご存じないかもしれませんが、Fedifyには DiscordとMatrixのコミュニティがあります。ここでは、サポートを受けたり、機能について議論したり、ActivityPubやフェデレーテッドソーシャルネットワークについて話し合うことができます。

• Matrixスペース：#fedify:matrix.org
• Discordサーバー：https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

お好みのコミュニティにご参加ください。どちらのチャンネルでも、Fedifyやフェデレーション関連のトピックについて活発な議論が行われています。

#Fedify #ActivityPub #fedidev #Matrix #Discord

혹시 모르고 계셨다면, Fedify는 Discord와 Matrix 커뮤니티를 운영하고 있습니다. 이곳에서 도움을 받거나, 기능에 대해 논의하거나, ActivityPub와 연합 소셜 네트워크에 대해 대화를 나눌 수 있습니다.

• Matrix 스페이스: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord 서버: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

여러분의 선호도에 따라 어느 커뮤니티든 참여해 주세요. 두 채널 모두 Fedify와 연합 관련 주제에 대한 활발한 논의가 이루어지고 있습니다.

#Fedify #fedidev #ActivityPub #Discord #Matrix #디스코드 #매트릭스

In case you weren't aware, #Fedify has both #Discord and #Matrix communities where you can get help, discuss features, or just chat about #ActivityPub and federated social networks.

• Matrix space: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord server: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

Feel free to join either community based on your preference. Both channels have active discussions about Fedify and federation topics.

#fedidev

In case you weren't aware, #Fedify has both #Discord and #Matrix communities where you can get help, discuss features, or just chat about #ActivityPub and federated social networks.

• Matrix space: #fedify:matrix.org
• Discord server: https://discord.gg/bhtwpzURwd

Feel free to join either community based on your preference. Both channels have active discussions about Fedify and federation topics.

#fedidev

ok actually tho now that we're seeing more movements like the fediverse for decentralized internet stuff can we please start a movement to tell people about the matrix protocol. can we spread the news that there is a chat protocol like discord but its decentralized and can be self-hosted and works similarly to email in that you set up an address with a host and log into that host via a client. and u can talk to anyone from any matrix host on any matrix client. in the same way that you can send emails to any email address from any email host. except its instant messaging and video and voice calls and everything. and its also end-to-end encrypted. can we do that now please. i've been trying to get people on matrix for ages
https://matrix.org/

@evan

sad I missed this one. we need a social media for the public square and attention democracy, and an agreed upon best way to do groups. maybe they overlap but people need to think about what they are doing and what they want out of both. otherwise we'll get lots of complaining and both won't get to be as nice as they could be.

I love #ActivityPub for the former, and wish #matrix could be more like discord for the latter (with messaging and audio/video calls). then interoperate!

Die Messenger-Debatte ist kaputt 👇

https://www.kuketz-blog.de/die-messenger-debatte-ist-kaputt/

#messenger #signal #threema #matrix #xmpp #briar #whatsapp

Our hosting bill for https://poddery.com this month was 3492 INR (36.8 EUR). We provide #XMPP and #Matrix services to public.

It is run by volunteers of Free Software Community of India #fsci

@bady @kannan @sahil @ravi and many more.

Its costs are met through donations. So please consider donating or volunteering today. There is also non technical tasks like fund raising. See https://fsci.in/donate

If you are outside India buying us #Hetzner credits would be better.

Having stopped using Fractal this week, and now having a #Matrix @element web tab open at all times in Firefox, appears to be quite problematic for laptop CPU temperatures and power consumption (on Linux, with Wayland).

My global system monitor (and about:performance in Firefox) tells me that the Element web client constantly eats 10-15% of one CPU vCore even when Element's tab is not focused, thus keeps waking the CPU, leading to high temperatures and crappy battery life 🫠

#Matrix movies, one of the best trilogy. #scifi #movie

#Matrix movies, one of the best trilogy. #scifi #movie

Anyone looking for senior software engineers with knowledge about #matrix or deep understanding of end-to-end encryption, healthcare standards (#FHIR & HL7) ?

#GetFediHired

Anyone looking for senior software engineers with knowledge about #matrix or deep understanding of end-to-end encryption, healthcare standards (#FHIR & HL7) ?

#GetFediHired

It's the 26th anniversary of The Matrix, written and directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski, released on March 31st, 1999, making cinematic history and forever leaving its mark on the Sci-Fi genre.

#TheMatrix #CineMastodon #OTD #FilmMastodon #Movies #Matrix

It's the 26th anniversary of The Matrix, written and directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski, released on March 31st, 1999, making cinematic history and forever leaving its mark on the Sci-Fi genre.

#TheMatrix #CineMastodon #OTD #FilmMastodon #Movies #Matrix

Qué problema: #CostaRica no tiene neutralidad de red.
Todos los proveedores de telefonía celular ofrecen planes que subsidian #whatapp #facebook #instagram #waze #x o #pinterest
Esto hace que gente con pocos recursos o los que pasan sus vidas endeudadas estén más inclinados a usar estos servicios y de esta manera se hacen más fuertes las companías.
Cuesta mucho hoy día en CR no tener el whatsapp o facebook.
Es hora que nos hagamos indepiententes de estos servicios. Hasta ahora solamente han estado vendiendo nuestros datos. Y a mi nunca me han preguntando si estuviera de acuerdo con que suban mi contacto junto con el resto de la libreta a whatsapp.
Lo que ahora pasa es que los fascistas en el poder en #EEUU van a usar estos datos para acabar con cualquiera que no les haga caso o que no les caiga bien.
Admás, puede que el día de manyana paren los servicios para país X.
Hay buenas alternativas:
#Signal #threema #matrix
Y que dejen de hacer estas ofertas los proveedores.

Qué problema: #CostaRica no tiene neutralidad de red.
Todos los proveedores de telefonía celular ofrecen planes que subsidian #whatapp #facebook #instagram #waze #x o #pinterest
Esto hace que gente con pocos recursos o los que pasan sus vidas endeudadas estén más inclinados a usar estos servicios y de esta manera se hacen más fuertes las companías.
Cuesta mucho hoy día en CR no tener el whatsapp o facebook.
Es hora que nos hagamos indepiententes de estos servicios. Hasta ahora solamente han estado vendiendo nuestros datos. Y a mi nunca me han preguntando si estuviera de acuerdo con que suban mi contacto junto con el resto de la libreta a whatsapp.
Lo que ahora pasa es que los fascistas en el poder en #EEUU van a usar estos datos para acabar con cualquiera que no les haga caso o que no les caiga bien.
Admás, puede que el día de manyana paren los servicios para país X.
Hay buenas alternativas:
#Signal #threema #matrix
Y que dejen de hacer estas ofertas los proveedores.

@klappspatack die #bundeswehr hat einen eigenen #Messenger auf Basis des #matrix Protokolls entwickelt. Ich würde annehmen, das ist deren Empfehlung: https://messenger.bwi.de/

Please update your #matrix synapse servers!

https://github.com/element-hq/synapse/releases/tag/v1.127.1

https://fedi.tips/owncast-live-streaming-and-chat-on-the-fediverse/

...this is very cool!

So...we have:

#owncast not #twitch
#mastodon not #twitter or #threads
#pixelfed not #instagram
#peertube not #youtube
#loops not #tiktok
#friendica not #facebook
#matrix not #whatsapp
#revolt not #slack or #discord
#libreoffice not #microsoft

Give #bluesky a pass (investor-owned)

Read more about why, and what the #fediverse is:
https://engagemedia.org/2020/facebook-fediverse-alternatives/

#socialmedia #media #freedom #privacy #broligarchs #fascism #data

New Blogpost!

https://paper.wf/alexia/what-isnt-a-viable-alternative-matrix

What isn't a Viable Alternative: Matrix

#matrix #discordAlternatives

I have a Mastodon feature request. Could there please be a specialized emoji for the #XMPP logo? To put it beside one's name? It can draw attention to an XMPP "Chat ID" that one has put in one's Mastodon profile. Similarly, it would make sense to also have emojis for the #Deltachat logo, #Matrix logo, etc. Basically, every other #OpenSource federated network (#Pixelfed? #Peertube?) would likewise deserve an emoji.

This is so that Mastodonians can draw attention to the accounts they have on other #Fediverse servers. It's a visual cue, right by their names, inviting others to tap/click their avatars/names, and have a look at their profile, where further contact info could be presented. It would encourage people to use Federated services more, then display their involvement to others.

💡 Pour plus de visibilité, si vous publiez vos évènements sur le réseau #mobilizon, faites-le au sein d'un groupe pour permettre l'abonnement et repartage sur #mastodon

Il n'est en effet pas possible de s'abonner aux comptes individuels sur mobilizon.

Créez un "groupe" même si vous êtes seul'e, ou mieux, rejoigniez des groupes thématiques cogérés.

Sur #Nantes, on en a quelques uns :
@musiquesurnantes
@dansesurnantes
@theatresurnantes
@cinemasurnantes
@artisanatsurnantes
@jeuxsurnantes
@sensibilizon

Pour faciliter la cogestion, on discute sur #matrix : https://mobilizon.fr/p/Rejoignez-les-discussions-matrix-des-groupes-mobilizon-sur-Nantes-WABvDnpj5aXwx8Px5xkuLU

Et demain, on fait aussi une soirée-ateliers 🎉 https://mobilizon.fr/events/35c1e576-aca8-4537-a8d3-ca5fbec5473e

@box464

the fedi is a public square. for smaller communities, we need to focus on something like #matrix groups. make it and #ActivityPub work together.

mx.marq42.xyz has been running conduwuit since day one, and it's only for me and a couple friends, but this is some deeply disrespectful shit. is there such thing as good matrix homeserver software, and can an admin migrate from conduwuit to it without data loss?

Thunderbird is a free open source communications suite (supports email, RSS, XMPP, IRC, Matrix, Usenet). They have an official video account at:

➡️ @thunderbird@tilvids.com

They've already posted 29 videos, if these haven't federated to your server yet you can browse them all at https://tilvids.com/a/thunderbird/videos

They also have a general social media account at @thunderbird@mastodon.online

#FeaturedPeerTube #Thunderbird #Email #XMPP #IRC #Matrix #FOSS #PeerTube #PeerTubers

Thunderbird is a free open source communications suite (supports email, RSS, XMPP, IRC, Matrix, Usenet). They have an official video account at:

➡️ @thunderbird@tilvids.com

They've already posted 29 videos, if these haven't federated to your server yet you can browse them all at https://tilvids.com/a/thunderbird/videos

They also have a general social media account at @thunderbird@mastodon.online

#FeaturedPeerTube #Thunderbird #Email #XMPP #IRC #Matrix #FOSS #PeerTube #PeerTubers

anybody heard of #matrix before ?

https://spec.matrix.org/latest/

Oh, wow.

https://matrix.org/blog/2025/02/crossroads/

"So unless the Foundation manages to raise $100,000 of funding by the end of March 2025 [...] we will have to shut down all the remaining bridges hosted by the Matrix.org Foundation. This includes bridges to Slack, XMPP, OFTC (IRC), and Snoonet (IRC). We will also mark the software behind those bridges as archived, as we don't have the resources to accept new contributions."

#Matrix #MatrixOrg

A Matrix-Fediverse bridge is needed.

When someone asks something to the effect of "Is there a Fediverse alternative to Discord" —

Sometimes people answer with — "Matrix". But, is "Matrix" really a valid response yet?

I like Matrix, I use Matrix, but —

There doesn't seem to be a Matrix bridge to the Fediverse yet:
https://matrix.org/ecosystem/bridges/

I think one is needed.

Make a Matrix room a ActivitPub Group actor. Etc.

#Discord #Fediverse #Matrix

I’m looking for #Fediverse alternatives to
#discord. Is #matrix one?

I just took part in our first Solidarity Jam for our #musicians #union and had huge success with it. But would love to connect us all on a decentralized software. No instagram, no Meta, Twitter. I don’t think #mastodon will do what we need it to, but I’d love some options. Maybe matrix?? 🤷‍♀️

Boosts welcome, thoughts and comments also welcome. 🙏

#FluffyChat now displays all of your #matrix push rules in the settings in a user friendly interface. You can enable/disable them and delete custom push rules if needed.

In the future I might add a poweruser editor for new push rules. Aiming to support as many features of matrix push rules as possible.

#Matrix is unbelievably cursed. What happens if you lost your signing keys? It seems that you can just abandon the domain name forever, given that other servers won't ever be able to federate properly with it.

And conduit is even worse. How do you rotate the signing key? Who cares. How do you backup it? Oh, just back up the whole DB.

Edit: got asked about context. Here's context for synapse: https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/usage/administration/admin_faq.html#i-have-a-problem-with-my-server-can-i-just-delete-my-database-and-start-again. Conduit stores the server keys inside rocksdb and it's seemingly impossible to extract them without the low level db debugging tools. And there's no rotation in there as far as I could search through the source code.

I det siste har jeg brukt endel tid på å teste produkter som gjør det enklere å hoste tjenester hjemme. Såkalt "self hoste". #Cloudron virker til å være særdeles modent og solid. Gjenstår og teste backup og restore.

Men enkel og sikker hosting av #Mastodon, #Pixelfed, #Matrix, #Nextcloud, Actual Budget, #Immich og mye mer har jeg ikke sett maken til.

Pling meg om du har spørsmål. Jeg er solgt.

Så:
* Kjøp en minipc og et domene.
* Installer Ubuntu.
* Installer og kjøp Cloudron.
* Takk meg

🚀 Cinny v4.3 Update! 🚀

We're excited to introduce Cinny v4.3:

✨ New user settings design with Folds system for a cleaner, intuitive experience
🔐 Major security upgrade with vodozemac encryption
📱 Simplified device management with improved verification
💬 Pin messages and bulk import custom emojis & stickers
⚙️ Added developer tools for advanced customization
🌟 Emojiboard now supports emoji spec v15.1.0

Check out the update here: https://app.cinny.in/

#matrix #cinnyapp #reactjs

🚀 Cinny v4.3 Update! 🚀

We're excited to introduce Cinny v4.3:

✨ New user settings design with Folds system for a cleaner, intuitive experience
🔐 Major security upgrade with vodozemac encryption
📱 Simplified device management with improved verification
💬 Pin messages and bulk import custom emojis & stickers
⚙️ Added developer tools for advanced customization
🌟 Emojiboard now supports emoji spec v15.1.0

Check out the update here: https://app.cinny.in/

#matrix #cinnyapp #reactjs

🚀 Cinny v4.3 Update! 🚀

We're excited to introduce Cinny v4.3:

✨ New user settings design with Folds system for a cleaner, intuitive experience
🔐 Major security upgrade with vodozemac encryption
📱 Simplified device management with improved verification
💬 Pin messages and bulk import custom emojis & stickers
⚙️ Added developer tools for advanced customization
🌟 Emojiboard now supports emoji spec v15.1.0

Check out the update here: https://app.cinny.in/

#matrix #cinnyapp #reactjs

"if you're interested in _______, join our fedi server where we talk about _______ etc."

yea no. an #ActivityPub server is not a community. it's a portal to the whole network that hopefully provides you a nice name but should primarily be chosen for its mod policy and cause you like/trust the owners. one personal account and maybe eventually another one for work, school etc. #SocialWeb

but people have lots of interests and those each deserve their own private group. via #matrix or #lemmy etc.

"if you're interested in _______, join our fedi server where we talk about _______ etc."

yea no. an #ActivityPub server is not a community. it's a portal to the whole network that hopefully provides you a nice name but should primarily be chosen for its mod policy and cause you like/trust the owners. one personal account and maybe eventually another one for work, school etc. #SocialWeb

but people have lots of interests and those each deserve their own private group. via #matrix or #lemmy etc.

Hvis du vil flytte familiechaten over på en desentralisert meldingsjeneste, så tror jeg Element på Matrix-protokollen er det eneste ok (men langt fra perfekte) alternativet akkurat nå. Her er noen argumenter:
https://kommunikasjon.codeberg.page/beste-alternativ/

Men hvis #allheimen har andre gode forslag, så vil jeg gjerne få de på denne listen:
https://kommunikasjon.codeberg.page

#desentralisering #meldingstjenester #Element #Matrix

🚀 Cinny v4.3 Update! 🚀

We're excited to introduce Cinny v4.3:

✨ New user settings design with Folds system for a cleaner, intuitive experience
🔐 Major security upgrade with vodozemac encryption
📱 Simplified device management with improved verification
💬 Pin messages and bulk import custom emojis & stickers
⚙️ Added developer tools for advanced customization
🌟 Emojiboard now supports emoji spec v15.1.0

Check out the update here: https://app.cinny.in/

#matrix #cinnyapp #reactjs

Question about @matrix federation...

I currently have a split domain setup with #synapse where my username is amd:amd.im but my server is located at matrix.amd.im

I am going to stand up a new homeserver that uses a subdomain, but I don't whether the new amd:matrix.amd.im user will show up with a bunch of encryption key errors or be seen as a new user.

What subdomain would you pick for your new #selfhosted #matrix homeserver if you were me?

Question about @matrix federation...

I currently have a split domain setup with #synapse where my username is amd:amd.im but my server is located at matrix.amd.im

I am going to stand up a new homeserver that uses a subdomain, but I don't whether the new amd:matrix.amd.im user will show up with a bunch of encryption key errors or be seen as a new user.

What subdomain would you pick for your new #selfhosted #matrix homeserver if you were me?

The world needs secure communication more than ever, as a bulwark against the surveillance, authoritarianism, and oppression increasingly enabled by Big Tech. Matrix seeks to meet that need, as an open source, decentralised, encrypted comms protocol.

But Trust & Safety is more difficult in a decentralised environment. How are we building a safer Matrix?

https://matrix.org/blog/2025/02/building-a-safer-matrix/

#Matrix #Security #Privacy #TrustAndSafety #OpenSource #FOSS

now that I ve lost access to #telegram and am using #matrix , I realise how vulnerable the former was.
even if I share a file to myself from phone , its encrypted for me on desktop
I need install desktop app to search anything encrypted, I can't do it from browser
tg didn't even try that
but yes I ve switched devices and know the pain of not recovering those msgs in event of losing my backup keys

@js @LaurensHof
@kissane.bsky.social @tchambers

I want to have this conversation but not force anybody into it (part of our problem imo). a #matrix room perhaps?

Kinda obsessed with the idea that #ActivityPub & #matrix could link up to easily give everyone a universal ID for both public social media and private communication. That matrix servers could go beyond encrypted messaging to give us all the group functionality folks find in Facebook & Discord.

The civic primacy of social media won't be well understood and accepted until people have a simple and better way to handle their more closed community needs outside of the corporate platforms. #SocialWeb

Kinda obsessed with the idea that #ActivityPub & #matrix could link up to easily give everyone a universal ID for both public social media and private communication. That matrix servers could go beyond encrypted messaging to give us all the group functionality folks find in Facebook & Discord.

The civic primacy of social media won't be well understood and accepted until people have a simple and better way to handle their more closed community needs outside of the corporate platforms. #SocialWeb

Kinda obsessed with the idea that #ActivityPub & #matrix could link up to easily give everyone a universal ID for both public social media and private communication. That matrix servers could go beyond encrypted messaging to give us all the group functionality folks find in Facebook & Discord.

The civic primacy of social media won't be well understood and accepted until people have a simple and better way to handle their more closed community needs outside of the corporate platforms. #SocialWeb

Why is #Discord and not #Matrix the platform of choice for indies and organisations?

I am trying to list out all the conferences for Decentralized Social-Media (DeSo).

Including the Fediverse, of course. But also including Bluesky, Farcaster, Lens, Matrix, and Nostr. All if it.

And including conferences where the decentralized social-media part is only part of the conference.

https://github.com/reiver/deso-conferences

What conferences am I missing from my list?

#ATmosphere #DeSo #Bluesky #bsky #Farcaster #Fediverse #LensProtocol #Matrix #nostr #OpenSocial #SocialWeb

It’s incredibly sad that we’ve lost the open, federated team chat space to #Matrix—where the only viable server isn’t open source, it’s debatable whether the underlying standard is truly open, and the most charitable thing I’ve heard about the UX is that it’s 'OK.'

#XMPP #Jabber

It’s incredibly sad that we’ve lost the open, federated team chat space to #Matrix—where the only viable server isn’t open source, it’s debatable whether the underlying standard is truly open, and the most charitable thing I’ve heard about the UX is that it’s 'OK.'

#XMPP #Jabber

The #BotKit room is available on #Matrix now!

https://hollo.social/@botkit/0194e8af-642d-7baf-93cc-6cc56fc8c2b2

Now we have a dedicated #Matrix room for #BotKit (#botkit-users:matrix.org) in the Fedify community (#fedify:matrix.org), so join us!