Why Matrix?

There are many services and programs for instant electronic communication. Matrix was chosen because it has the following characteristics:

Open standard (no technical dead end)
Communication protocol for federated real-time communication (no isolated solution but like e-mail with worldwide connectivity)
Differentiated communication possible (1:1, multiple teams, topic-specific)
Decentralized, persistent and interoperable communication (no central control instances, connectable with other protocols and tools)
Data protection: end-to-end encryption standard in 1:1 conversations and (group) rooms, can be switched off in the latter
Web application + desktop client + mobile apps available
- The contacts on your own cell phone are not automatically passed on to third parties (no address book upload)
Connection to existing authentication systems (e.g. TU Berlin)
Existing successful security audit
Autonomy and control: locally installable (server location TU Berlin)
Active further development
Up-and-coming use by other scientific institutions (e.g. lots of German universities)

Institutions of higher education (e.g. universities) with a Matrix service: