We did it, folks! Matrix has hit a new milestone in its open governance by electing a Governing Board to guide the Foundation and provide more representative and structured input to the evolution of the protocol.

Of course, while seating a Governing Board is a big deal, the hardest work remains ahead of us. I have high hopes for what we will accomplish together! 🚀 matrix.org/blog/2024/06/electi…

#Matrix #FOSS #OpenSource #OpenStandards #OpenGovernance

Introducing our first elected Governing Board

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

^{Josh Simmons (matrix.org)}

Last call for votes in our Governing Board elections! 🗳

A lot of people worked hard to advocate for and implement more open governance for the Matrix ecosystem – don't let your ballot go unused.

Results will be announced on Monday! matrix.org/governing-board/ele…

#Matrix #OpenSource #OpenStandards #OpenGovernance

Governing Board Elections 2024

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

^matrix.org

Just a few days until the voting period closes in our Governing Board elections!

We're at or near 100% voter turnout in many categories, but Individual Member turnout is much lower. Check your inbox for an email from noreply@opavote.com and cast your ballot today 🗳 matrix.org/governing-board/ele…

#Matrix #OpenSource #OpenStandards #OpenGovernance

Governing Board Elections 2024

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

^matrix.org

Voting has started for the Governing Board elections and runs till May 31 – but don't delay, vote today! 🗳

All eligible voters should have received an email from the election system. Results will be published on our blog on June 3rd.

matrix.org/blog/2024/05/voting…

#Matrix #OpenSource #FOSS #OpenStandards #OpenGovernance

Voting has begun in the Governing Board elections

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

^{Josh Simmons (matrix.org)}

Open source infrastructure *must* be a publicly funded service, and funders need to support maintenance – not just new feature development 📣

This is on our minds this week in the wake of the #xz news, and as we continue to seek funding to support #Matrix.

Read the latest from project lead, @matthew: matrix.org/blog/2024/04/open-s…

#OpenSource #FOSS #OpenStandards

Open Source Infrastructure must be a publicly funded service.

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

^{Matthew Hodgson (matrix.org)}

Whoa! TIL just how widespread Matrix is at universities in Germany.

This, on top of adoption by their national healthcare system and other corners of their public sector.

Source: doc.matrix.tu-dresden.de/why/

#Matrix #OpenSource #OpenStandards #DigitalSovereignty #FOSS

We are bowled over by your support! We're up to 162 Individual Members, 114 of which are new, and we've doubled the number of organizational members 🥳

This is encouraging, though we still have a long way to go to fill the gap in our budget.

If you believe in open source, open standards, privacy, and decentralization: this is your call to action.

Help us secure the future of Matrix by joining today: matrix.org/support/

#Matrix #OpenSource #OpenStandards #Privacy #Decentralization #FOSS

Support Matrix

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

^matrix.org

Matrix wouldn't be where it is today without the vibrant ecosystem of FOSS clients, bots, bridges, servers, SDKs, and more!

And it's the people who make it all possible.

Please join us in spreading the love on this #ILoveFreeSoftwareDay and give a shoutout to your favorite projects! 💞

#Matrix #FOSS #OpenSource #OpenStandards #ILoveFS

We are positively overwhelmed with the outpouring of support 🚀

People are responding to our call for help! We've also had a number of smaller organizations show up and begin the process of becoming supporting members.

This is encouraging progress, though we still have a lot of work to do to hit our fundraising goals.

Join us in securing the future of open, private, decentralized communications with Matrix: matrix.org/blog/2024/01/2024-r…

#Matrix #OpenSource #OpenStandards #FOSS #Interoperability

A roadmap and appeal for help from The Matrix.org Foundation

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

^{Josh Simmons (matrix.org)}

We remain excited about the Digital Markets Act and the push for interoperability: wired.com/story/whatsapp-inter…

If you didn't catch the main stage talk from Matthew, Matrix's project lead, at FOSDEM, we encourage you to watch the recording once it's posted online: fosdem.org/2024/schedule/event…

#Matrix #Interoperability #OpenSource #OpenStandards #FOSS #FOSDEM #ProtocolsNotPlatforms #EUPol #DMA

WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps

New EU rules mean WhatsApp and Messenger must be interoperable with other chat apps. Here’s how that will work.

^{Matt Burgess (WIRED)}

The Matrix.org Foundation is pleased to share that today, alongside @mozilla, we have joined @OpenForumEurope as supporters.

OpenForum Europe has proven an effective convener and advocate for open source and open standards in Europe, and we’re glad to help further that work: openforumeurope.org/mozilla-an…

#Matrix #OpenSource #OpenStandards #EU

Today we launch a new fundraiser, talk about the scope of the Foundation's work, and begin to unpack our emerging roadmap for the future 🚀

There is a lot going on and we need your help to keep it going!

matrix.org/blog/2024/01/2024-r…

#Matrix #OpenSource #OpenStandards #FOSS #Interoperability

A roadmap and appeal for help from The Matrix.org Foundation

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

^{Josh Simmons (matrix.org)}

Congratulations on 25 years 👏 Thanks for all your work on open, decentralized communications.

The world is better for having XMPP in it.

#ProtocolsNotPlatforms #OpenSource #OpenStandards #Interoperability

My personal thanks to everyone who's contributed to my favourite office suite.

It's a grand product. #opensource #openstandards #odf

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

Reminder for the 26th XMPP Summit on February 1st & 2nd 2024 in #Brussels!

The event is open for everyone interested. Please sign-up!

wiki.xmpp.org/web/Conferences/…

#jabber #rtc #openstandards
#interoperability #decentralization #chat

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

We are planning for the 26th XMPP Summit on February 1st & 2nd 2024 in #Brussels! The event is open for everyone interested.

wiki.xmpp.org/web/Conferences/…

We are also planning towards #fosdem2024 at the weekend right after.

We will keep you posted here!

#jabber #rtc #openstandards
#interoperability #decentralization #chat

Amazing to hear from Chi Onwurah, Labour Shadow Minister Science, Research and Technology.
On:
* Open MP - Ensuring transparency and trust
* How regulation can help strong growth
* The benefits of open standards
* The importance of trust
* The importance of ethics in tech

#soocon23 #stateofopencon #openstandards #opendata #trust

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

A nice fact about the #international collaboration within our network can be seen by the present languages at our summit:

🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 🇳🇱 🇵🇱 🇸🇪 🇪🇸

🇪🇺 🌍

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber #europe #standards #global

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

After lunch a talk on the state of #PubSub is held.

Pre-notes: pad.nixnet.services/s/ZOtJwmj_…

Chat via xmpp:summit@muc.xmpp.org?join

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber #europe #standards

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

Some impressions from the XMPP Summit 25!

Wiki: wiki.xmpp.org/web/Conferences/…

Chat via summit@muc.xmpp.org

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber #europe

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

After a short recap on #WebPush, we are continuing with the agenda: MAM

Pre-notes: pad.nixnet.services/s/ZOtJwmj_…

Chat via summit@muc.xmpp.org

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber #europe #standards

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

We are just starting over on the 2nd day at the XMPP Summit 25!
But where are you? This way please: ⬆️

Wiki: wiki.xmpp.org/web/Conferences/…

Chat via summit@muc.xmpp.org

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber #europe

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

It was a great day with all participants physically together again! We will be back tomorrow.

Wiki: wiki.xmpp.org/web/Conferences/…

Join the chat via xmpp:summit@muc.xmpp.org?join

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

After a short break the last topic for today was MUC & MIX.

Read our pre-notes: pad.nixnet.services/s/ZOtJwmj_…

Join the chat via xmpp:summit@muc.xmpp.org?join

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

After lunch we have discussed #Spaces.

Read our pre-notes: pad.nixnet.services/s/ZOtJwmj_…

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

Before lunch the status of XMPP Providers project has been presented and discussed.

Website: providers.xmpp.net/

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

The first topic we discussed and reviewed was #Push 2.0.

Read our pre-notes: pad.nixnet.services/s/GPBR4xa4…

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber

#XMPP Summit at #Brussels

At the location the event is shown on the screen outside

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability #rtc #jabber

New episode is out!

@dsearls and @katherined talk to @kyle about hardware supply chains, building the only USA-made mobile phone, trust, open standards, and much more. Full episode here: reality2cast.com/133

youtube.com/shorts/bCR-S0nWRZE

#opensource #security #trust #openstandards #vendorLockin #podcast #NewEpisode

Hardware Supply Chains, Trust Agility, and Avoiding Vendor Lock-in

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Kyle Rankin about hardware supply chains, building the only USA-made mobile phone, trust, open standards, and much more.

^{Reality 2.0}

Instant Messaging: It's not about the app - #XMPP provides sovereignty of your communication

Read a comment in this blog post:
xmpp.org/2021/01/instant-messa…

#openstandards #opensource #decentralisation #interoperability