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minus-squareBram@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up7arrow-down1·1 year agoThis is where Matrix comes in. Fully open source and supports federation the way Lemmy does. (Even more effectively, actually.)
minus-squareOscarRobin@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·1 year agoMatrix is more of a Discord alternative than a Whatsapp alternative though unless I’m mistaken?
minus-squareBram@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up1·1 year agoFor Element, Matrix’ flagship client, you are correct. Anyone can build their own clients, however, and apps like FluffyChat & Syphon aim to mimick the look and feel of WhatsApp.
This is where Matrix comes in. Fully open source and supports federation the way Lemmy does. (Even more effectively, actually.)
Matrix is more of a Discord alternative than a Whatsapp alternative though unless I’m mistaken?
For Element, Matrix’ flagship client, you are correct.
Anyone can build their own clients, however, and apps like FluffyChat & Syphon aim to mimick the look and feel of WhatsApp.