Matrix is quietly becoming the chat layer for governments chasing digital sovereignty
Summary
Matrix's open protocol is gaining traction as governments pursue digital sovereignty, with adoption by the UN and ICC and several European public-sector deployments. The article clarifies the dual structure of Matrix.org (foundation) and Element (client/server business), and highlights on-prem/air-gapped deployments and interoperability through the open protocol. It emphasizes that Matrix often runs inside other tools, enabling secure, multi-party communications for government and public administration.