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Why We Abandoned Matrix: The Dark Truth About User Security and Safety
(forum.hackliberty.org)
TL;DR they switched to simplex because matrix leaks metadata and other flaws. Also simplex's clients have been shockingly stable.
Those matrix leaks are so weird
"Matrix" is a pretty difficult-to-search name. What is it? Federated IRC?
Does xmpp / snikket / jabber suffer from these same sorts of problems?
Very good question! AFAIK, no.
Here is an article I saved while doing some research on Matrix VS XMPP. (I'm using XMPP) https://lukesmith.xyz/articles/matrix-vs-xmpp/
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