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matrix.org
Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications
  • dsemy@lemm.eeEnglish
    293·
    10 months ago

    Element is literally a private, for-profit company. And they’re asking for donations and public funding?

    • obolstitelkisok@lemmy.world
      14·
      10 months ago

      The Matrix.org is Community Interest Company registered in UK, and its full name is THE MATRIX.ORG FOUNDATION C.I.C., please, consider this as a proof proof.

      Given this information, I would guess it’s relatively safe to donate/give funding to the Matrix.org because its financial flows should be protected by UK law.

      BUT, it seems they never made a full report of incomes/spendings, the first one is expected in April 2024. But it’s already April 2024, and I don’t see a report. Anyway, it’s better to read original Issue in regard of such things, I might understood it incorrectly

    • LWD@lemm.ee
      21·
      10 months ago

      Private, for-profit, and let’s not forget antagonistic to the GDPR.

  • RobotToaster@mander.xyz
    64·
    10 months ago

    Imagine having NATO, one of the largest organisations in the world, leeching off your open source project, lol.