Matrix was built to become the open communication of the web and serve everyone. But, as the Internet and email did, its network effect started with governments. Today, and as proven by the audience in the room, most European governments and several others are either using it or looking at implementing it for their communications. This talk will tell the story of how we got there and why.
Anything federated is not as popular as major centralized alternatives, but they are just so much nicer. Whole concept smells more of the old Internet which I love. I donate a bit to instances I’m using. It’s better than being watched for everything.