- Matrix has seen growth in monthly active users, doubling from 2 million in January 2021 to almost 4.5 million currently.
- Matrix 2.0 aims to make Matrix as fast and usable as mainstream alternatives like instant login/launch and native VoIP.
- Sliding sync is being simplified from the original design to make it easier to implement as an API. Client-side ordering is now the focus.
- Element X ignition launched in September 2023 and showcases many Matrix 2.0 features in a production-ready app.
- End-to-end encrypted group calls are now possible in Element using Matrix and an SFU like Jitsi.
- The Digital Markets Act mandates interoperability between large communication platforms.
- Experimental Matrix protocol bridges have been implemented between Matrix and WhatsApp.
- "Linearized Matrix" was proposed as a simpler version of Matrix for gatekeepers to implement.
- The IETF Mimi working group is defining a long-term interop protocol building on MLS encryption.
- In the short term, plain Matrix can be used for DMA interoperability while standards are developed.
- Matrix has seen growth in monthly active users, doubling from 2 million in January 2021 to almost 4.5 million currently.
- Matrix 2.0 aims to make Matrix as fast and usable as mainstream alternatives like instant login/launch and native VoIP.
- Sliding sync is being simplified from the original design to make it easier to implement as an API. Client-side ordering is now the focus.
- Element X ignition launched in September 2023 and showcases many Matrix 2.0 features in a production-ready app.
- End-to-end encrypted group calls are now possible in Element using Matrix and an SFU like Jitsi.
- The Digital Markets Act mandates interoperability between large communication platforms.
- Experimental Matrix protocol bridges have been implemented between Matrix and WhatsApp.
- "Linearized Matrix" was proposed as a simpler version of Matrix for gatekeepers to implement.
- The IETF Mimi working group is defining a long-term interop protocol building on MLS encryption.
- In the short term, plain Matrix can be used for DMA interoperability while standards are developed.