>What is Matrix?Matrix is an open network for secure, decentralized communication.
>What can it do?Matrix supports text chat, audio/video calling, file uploads, encrypted chat, bridging to other protocols, and much more! Matrix servers are federated, meaning the users of one server can join the rooms and talk with the users of other servers easily, without needing to make an alternative account.
>Who is it for?While Matrix really is for everyone, users seeking FOSS alternatives to Discord or looking for a more featured messenger than XMPP or IRC will adapt well to using Matrix.
>Where do I start?There is a public, anon-run Matrix web gateway at
https://totallysafe.website right now.
>What are some rooms I should check out?https://matrix.to/#/#general:banter.city is a small but regularly active room of anons, feel free to drop by and introduce yourself. Though it's a different from hikkispace, more like for everyone else!
>Can I run my own server?Absolutely! Check out
https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse to learn more about deploying and maintaining your own Matrix server! Feel free to ask for help in this thread as well if you have any trouble getting set up.
Got a room or just want to make new friends? Post a link to it in this thread using
https://matrix.to please!