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Element ✓ Verified Audited
Decentralized messaging on the Matrix protocol. Self-hostable, federated, end-to-end encrypted.
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About Element
Element is the leading client for the Matrix protocol — an open standard for decentralized, encrypted communication. You can self-host your own server or use the public Matrix network. E2EE is available for all conversations. Used by governments and organizations including the French government and German military.
Key Features
✓ Built on open Matrix protocol
✓ Self-hostable — own your data completely
✓ End-to-end encryption via Megolm
✓ Federated — communicate across servers
✓ Bridges to Slack, Discord, IRC, Telegram
✓ Voice and video calls
✓ Spaces for organizing rooms
✓ Verified sessions with cross-signing
✓ Used by governments and enterprises
✓ Open source client and server
Who Is It For?
Teams and communities who want full control over their messaging infrastructure. Ideal for organizations that need self-hosted, encrypted communication.