Matrix itself is a protocol, so is as hard or easy to use as the client that you use to access it. Matrix 2.0 is all about demonstrating that a really really f

Matrix itself is a protocol, so is as hard or easy to use as the client that you use to access it. Matrix 2.0 is all about demonstrating that a really really fast, mainstream-grade app can be built on Matrix, in the form of Element X: https://element.io/blog/element-x-ignition/ https://element.io/blog/element-x-ignition/. However, right now Element X is intended for existing Matrix users - so unless you have a bleeding edge homeserver, sign-up doesn't work yet. So it's not quite in grandma/grandpa territory yet... but once you're in, it most certainly is.