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why do you use xmpp instead of matrix? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I see the matrix is more popular than xmpp, but why?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I know part of what makes it expensive is the propagation of messages in complex rooms (I.e. the official matrix room). I haven't hosted matrix servers myself, but data.haus did which I was on until it sunsetted late last year due to this issue.