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Matrix vs XMPP vs IRC — Decentralized Chat Protocols Compared
If you want a chat system you actually control — no corporate servers, no account lock-in, no gatekeeping — the big three decentralized protocols are IRC, XMPP, and Matrix. All three are open standards that let you self-host, all three interoperate with federated servers, and all three have passionate communities. But they were built in […]
Discord vs Revolt vs Spacebar — Open Source Discord Alternatives Compared
Discord is everywhere. It’s the default home for gaming communities, open-source projects, crypto groups, and just about every fan community you can name. It’s slick, feature-rich, and free to use — but it’s also closed-source, centralised, and accountable only to its own investors. If you value privacy, self-sovereignty, or simply owning the platform your community […]