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Tag: ["Admin", "Computer", "Privacy", "IM", "App", "Decentralised"]
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Date: 2021-08-10
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DocType: "Product"
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Hierarchy: "NonRoot"
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TimeStamp:
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Product:
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Type: "IT"
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Link: "https://element.io"
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Value: "Budget"
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Parent:: [[Applications]], [[Privacy & Security]]
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```button
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name Edit Product parameters
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type command
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action MetaEdit: Run MetaEdit
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id EditMetaData
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```
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^button-ElementIOMDEdit
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```button
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name Save
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type command
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action Save current file
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id Save
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```
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^button-ElementIOSave
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# Element
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```ad-abstract
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title: Summary
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collapse: open
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Element is a peer-to-peer encrypted IM App supporting Messaging, Audio and Video calls among two users or in groups. It allows for 'Spaces' as well and is structured a little like Discord with a layer of encryption on top.
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```
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```toc
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style: number
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```
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### Characteristics
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Criteria | Rating | Observation
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_**Security**_ | <mark style="background:green">strong</mark> | No known attack or vulnerability; selected by public bodies
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_**Privacy**_ | <mark style="background:green">strong</mark> | E2EE, 0-k; metadata known to be public, however
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_**Service Integration**_ | <mark style="background:green">strong</mark> | Integration with most prevailing IM Apps
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_**User Exp**_ | <mark style="background:yellow;color:black">average</mark> | Easy-to-use service on a stand-alone basis
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_**Pricing**_ | <mark style="background:green">strong</mark> | Free tier & paid tier within the market
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### Structure
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This section covers an overview of the structure of the service.
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#### Protocol
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The protocol is developed by [matrix.org](https://matrix.org), a fundation based in the United Kingdom.
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Element is a client based on the protocol. There are a few other Clients available.
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#### Host
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Being Privacy-aware, Element offers the option to [[Selfhosting|self-host]] an instance of their Chat or rent space on their server.
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#### Client
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Element is the most user-friendly Client to access the Matrix protocol, having been selected to be forked by the [French government](https://www.element.io/case-studies/tchap) for their Public Servants, the [German Army](https://element.io/blog/bwmessenger-goes-live-for-bundeswehr/) and the [German Health system](https://discussions.app/t/ElementIO) as a secure IM Client.
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#### Bridges
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Matrix.org benefits from an environment of developpers who have created bridges between the protocol and popular IM Apps:
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1. iMessanges for iPhone
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2. Whatsapp
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3. Signal
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4. Telegram
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5. Slack
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### Pricing
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[Element pricing page](https://element.io/pricing)
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Tier | Price p.m. | Features
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Free | Free | Unlimited 121 & group chats; access to open Matrix network
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Home | $10 | Free + dedicated server space; 5 users; server whitelabelling
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### Further steps
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- [ ] [[Element]]: Implement 'Home' with bridges to retire iMessages, Whatsapp & Signal
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- [x] [[Selfhosting|Self-host]] an instance of Element ✅ 2021-09-14
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### Documentation
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```ad-tip
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title: Installation guides
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[Synapse, Matrix homeserver](https://matrix.org/docs/guides/installing-synapse)
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[Install tutorial](https://cyberhost.uk/element-matrix-setup/)
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[Alternative titorial](https://theselfhostingblog.com/posts/self-hosting-your-own-matrix-server-on-a-raspberry-pi/)
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```
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_**Bridges**_
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[Whatsapp bridge](https://matrix.org/docs/guides/whatsapp-bridging-mautrix-whatsapp)
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[Signal bridge](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-signal/blob/master/README.md)
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[Telegram bridge](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-telegram)
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[iMessage bridge](https://github.com/matrix-hacks/matrix-puppet-imessage/blob/master/README.md)
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