Encryption options
Look out for ways to protect privacy.
Before you see the full potential of Matrix, the clients probably look like any old chat box. But when you discover the more intricate details, you’ll see the power of encryption and private rooms. The specification (https://spec. matrix.org) is open, clear of patent licensing and mostly uses HTTP. Importantly, it has vast support for encryption and is built for environments that anyone can join – so-called federations.