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Element
🌍EU Companyby Element
Element is a Matrix-based end-to-end encrypted messenger and secure collaboration app. It’s decentralised for digital sovereign self-hosting, or through a hosting service such as Element Matrix Services. Element operates on the open Matrix network to provide interoperability and easy connections.
Key Features
- Matrix protocol interoperability
- End-to-end encryption by default
- Self-hosting capabilities for privacy
- Customizable user interface options
- Group chat with up to 1000 members
- Data retention policies compliant with GDPR
- Rich media sharing support
- Cross-platform synchronization
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