@styxrafting

Yes, people/organizations that pretend to be allies are more dangerous, they can stab you in the back. Matrix/Element belongs to that category.

Here are some sample links of Element/Matrix boasting about their deep ties with the NATO setup:

#^https://element.io/blog/nato-ni2ce-messenger-utilises-the-power-of-decentralised-communication/

#^https://element.io/blog/in-an-increasingly-volatile-world-governments-turn-to-element-and-matrix/

#^https://matrix.org/blog/2025/02/building-a-safer-matrix/
(this one talks about the "rules-based world order" and also describes how closely the Matrix Foundation C.I.C. works with law enforcement)

#^https://element.io/blog/advancing-secure-convenient-government-communications-the-case-for-element/

The six posts below are part of a long Mastodon thread, you can read the whole thread, but pay special attention to these six.
#^https://circumstances.run/@hipsterelectron/113171416674829718
#^https://circumstances.run/@hipsterelectron/113171514809910509
#^https://circumstances.run/@hipsterelectron/113171543942741838
#^https://circumstances.run/@hipsterelectron/113171560519791559
#^https://circumstances.run/@hipsterelectron/113171565177579125
#^https://circumstances.run/@hipsterelectron/113171578071060949

One may think these are all shenanigans by the company "Element", the Matrix Foundation C.I.C. has nothing to do with it. However, in 2019, the Matrix Foundation C.I.C. passed a resolution basically saying that Hodgson and Le Pape (founders of Matrix/Element and former employees of Israeli-origin company Amdocs) being directors and shareolders of the company Element does not matter, they are authorized to act as decision-makers for the Matrix Foundation C.I.C  irrespective of any conflict of interest arising from their positions as the top bosses of Element. For reference, on this filing history page, check out the “View PDF” option for the June 02, 2019 entry titled “Resolution of adoption of Articles of Association”.

#^https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11648710/filing-history

So essentially nothing much separates the company Element and the Matrix Foundation Community Interest Company.

And as far back as 2016, before either New Vector Ltd. (later Element) or Matrix Foundation C.I.C. were even established, Matrix founders were enthusiastically talking about Matrix being an "Internet of Things" platform (wearable computing, drone control/telemetry/video, robotics, etc.)  

#^https://archive.fosdem.org/2016/schedule/event/deviot15/

Given that Internet of Things was always meant to turbocharge surveillance (and exploitation) of employees in workspaces and of the general populace everywhere, Matrix's enthusiasm to be a part of this surveillance system did not bode well even then.

There are more, but all of the above red flags ought to give you a good idea about the real face of Matrix/Element.

#Matrix #Element #colonialism #imperialism #capitalism

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