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I wish there was a new universal messaging platform that is: * based on open protocols (to foster choice in clients, system providers, etc.) * but whose encry

I wish there was a new universal messaging platform that is: * based on open protocols (to foster choice in clients, system providers, etc.) * but whose encryption and security features are included from the ground up * plus the platform and associated protocols would support both short-term/brief/ephemeral style messaging like texting, instant messaging, chat...Plus, the slower-style messaging of emails. * finally, would be really great if the prime use-case was peer-to-peer communication *first* and only fall back to having a server (or server-related infra.) in those cases of bounce-back style issues, etc. ...But, maybe i'm asking too much in this age of blockchain, super-powered computing in phone-sized bricks, virtual/augmented reality, social media access to many global users, and AI. I know, i know, I've pretty much showcased the theme of XKCD 927 [https://xkcd.com/927/ https://xkcd.com/927/] ...but what can i say, it feels like in this day and age, we shouldn't be where we are with messaging. ;-)

loudmax 3y ago
You do want server-related infrastructure, at least so the clients can find each other. I think Matrix fits most of what you describe. I'd really like commercial Matrix offerings to become commonplace. I think there could be a market opportunity here, but most businesses would rather lock you into a proprietary service.
- mxuribe 3y ago
  You're right that a server, or at least some server-like gateway node/mechanism (for discovery, client connections and likely other reasons - even if only temporary) would be needed. Also, as far as matrix, yeah i count myself as a super-duper fan boy of matrix...so, you're preaching to the choir here! :-) I so badly want matrix to keep gaining more mindshare and keep evolving its protocols, etc. I guess it could be used for "slower" style messaging like email too i suppose. I guess that would be managed/controlled all in the UX for a particular desktop/web/mobile client. Hmmm....I wonder what an email-style client would look like with matrix messaging underneath? EDIT: By the way, @loudmax i failed to mention that there are already some matrix commercial hosting/service providers...but its still early days for them. I think it will take time before they are more plentiful and as you noted more commonplace (I look forward to that!). See: https://matrix.org/ecosystem/hosting/ https://matrix.org/ecosystem/hosting/

loudmax 3y ago

You do want server-related infrastructure, at least so the clients can find each other. I think Matrix fits most of what you describe. I'd really like commercial Matrix offerings to become commonplace. I think there could be a market opportunity here, but most businesses would rather lock you into a proprietary service.

mxuribe 3y ago
You're right that a server, or at least some server-like gateway node/mechanism (for discovery, client connections and likely other reasons - even if only temporary) would be needed. Also, as far as matrix, yeah i count myself as a super-duper fan boy of matrix...so, you're preaching to the choir here! :-) I so badly want matrix to keep gaining more mindshare and keep evolving its protocols, etc. I guess it could be used for "slower" style messaging like email too i suppose. I guess that would be managed/controlled all in the UX for a particular desktop/web/mobile client. Hmmm....I wonder what an email-style client would look like with matrix messaging underneath? EDIT: By the way, @loudmax i failed to mention that there are already some matrix commercial hosting/service providers...but its still early days for them. I think it will take time before they are more plentiful and as you noted more commonplace (I look forward to that!). See: https://matrix.org/ecosystem/hosting/ https://matrix.org/ecosystem/hosting/