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		thomastjeffery on Nov 15, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Using Matrix to replace proprietary and centralize... Matrix is the backend, Element (formerly named Riot) is a frontend.

rakoo on Nov 15, 2020 [–]

Almost: Matrix is the protocol, Synapse is the preferred backend

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