Element is launching the world’s first communications platform based on the upcoming Matrix 2.0 release. The result is blazing performance which outperforms the mainstream alternatives - across a decentralised system that enables self-hosting and end-to-end encryption - as well as open standard interoperability to revolutionise real time communication between large organisations.

Adfinis, a recognised and internationally active open source provider, and Element, a leading service provider for secure and decentralised real-time communication solutions, are entering into a partnership. With this partnership, Adfinis is expanding its portfolio with an exciting solution that will enable it to offer an even more comprehensive range of products in the market for digitally sovereign platforms.

As you know, Element’s commitment to the growth of Matrix, both as an open standard protocol and a genuine open source project, is unquestionable, and we’re proud to continue powering the development of Matrix 2.0 via our contributions to the various projects.

Matrix performs well in BSI audit conducted by MGM Security Partners, only for findings to be misunderstood. On Sunday 1 September, Heise published an inaccurate article that caused much confusion and – unfortunately – turned a positive story about the German government funding open source security research into a bad news story. This blog post aims to address the misunderstandings. *Many thanks to Heise for subsequently correcting the headline.