Element

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Element (formerly known as Riot) is an open-source, multi-platform and feature rich Matrix client developed by Vector, which offers a beginner-friendly UI and several features. These features being E2ee, Spaces, Voip, Threads, Sso and multi-language (Element is translated into 30 different languages as of the time of writing this).

Currently, Element is experimenting on implementing Video Rooms, and a simpler way to change notification settings.

Element is currently available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android and on the Web.

Security and privacy

Element places strong emphasis on security and privacy, using several technologies to make your messages more private.

E2EE

Element uses E2EE (End-to-end encryption), which is a system, where noone else than the sender and the reciever can access the content which is shared.

Decentralization

Element is decentralized, meaning that there is no central location. This means that there is no single entity or server, which controls the entire network. Instead, users can choose their own homeservers, which are responsible for storing their chat history and managing their contacts.

Open source

Element is open source, meaning, that anyone can inspect the source code for vulnerabilities and contribute to its improvement.