Computer scientists Matthew Hodgson and Amandine Le Pape came up with the idea of Matrix—an open-source protocol for decentralized and secure communications—back in 2013. Four years later, Element was born as the first UK-based encrypted communication and collaboration platform. Harnessing the power of Matrix, the service seeks to give both individuals and organizations a new sense of security and agency over their data.
Now, after nine years, Matrix has surpassed 115 million active users—almost doubling its user base over the last 12 months. The Element app is currently being used by many governmental and public bodies, as well as larger organizations and privacy-concerned individuals looking for deeper customization options that similar encrypted messaging apps often lack.
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