Matrix Is Cooked

a year ago

Matrix's biggest mistake was being tied to a for-profit entity (Element) funded by venture capital.
Element and the Matrix Foundation initially worked together, but Element later took over key projects without the Foundation's knowledge.
Element's actions have left the Matrix Foundation financially strained, forcing it to adopt freemium services.
Element is focusing on SaaS solutions for governments and businesses, neglecting core Matrix needs like moderation.
The author suggests donating to the Matrix Foundation or exploring alternatives like Polyproto, Delta Chat, or XMPP.
The author expresses disappointment in Matrix's trajectory after 10 years, losing enthusiasm for the project.

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