Element

About Element

Element is a secure communications platform built on the Matrix protocol, an open standard for decentralised communication. It provides users and organizations with full control over their data through end-to-end encryption and the ability to self-host. Originally founded as New Vector by the creators of Matrix, the company now offers enterprise-grade collaboration features including messaging, voice/video calling, and complex group hierarchies called Spaces.\n\nThe platform is widely recognized for its contribution to digital sovereignty, being adopted by various European government entities (notably in Germany) as an alternative to proprietary, centralized messaging services. Element provides both a flagship open-source app and managed hosting services (Element Matrix Services) that allow organizations to benefit from the Matrix ecosystem while maintaining a cloud-like ease of use.

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