Cloudflare's Matrix server isn't an earnest project
7 days ago
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- Cloudflare announced a Matrix homeserver running on Cloudflare Workers, claiming it eliminates operational burdens and costs.
- Initial reception was mixed, with skepticism about claims like needing a $20/mo VPS and using PostgreSQL/Redis (Tuwunel uses RocksDB).
- The blog post was heavily criticized for misinformation, AI-generated content, and security flaws (e.g., missing authentication checks).
- Cloudflare's demo server had critical vulnerabilities, allowing unauthorized access to chat history and room states.
- The Matrix.org Foundation's response was controversial, welcoming Cloudflare despite the backlash, possibly for financial reasons.
- The incident highlights concerns about AI-generated code, corporate influence, and the integrity of open-source projects.