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It's not that different. Whatsapp controls nearly everything: servers, clients, protocol. Matrix has open protocols, several implementation of the clients/ser
by cies 2y ago
It's not that different.
Whatsapp controls nearly everything: servers, clients, protocol.
Matrix has open protocols, several implementation of the clients/servers, and people can start their own server node.
In the comparison to TCP/IP this is quite similar. You can add to the network without needing approval of a central institution.
- robertlagrant 2y ago> Whatsapp controls nearly everything: servers, clients, protocol. This is nothing to do with resilience in the face of things being destroyed in a war. That's what I'm saying: it's not the same sort of centralisation. > In the comparison to TCP/IP this is quite similar. You can add to the network without needing approval of a central institution. I can join WhatsApp without approval as well. But also - how like that is TCP/IP? All IP addresses have to be agreed and assigned, do they not?
- batch12 2y agoWhatsApp can be turned off tomorrow as a result of a war or the whim of an executive. > I can join WhatsApp without approval as well You absolutely need approval to join WhatsApp. Approval and a phone number. > All IP addresses have to be agreed and assigned, do they not You can assign your own IPs and have your own network if you want.