Security News > 2022 > July > The Matrix messaging network now counts more than 60 million users
The Matrix open network for decentralized communication has announced a record growth of 79% in the past 12 months, now counting more than 60 million users.
According to a press release shared with BleepingComputer, the Matrix decentralized messaging network has added a record 25 million users to its services in the past year, which was mainly the result of three events.
Chat announced in May 2022 that it would start supporting the Matrix protocol giving its 12 million users the option to communicate with other users through the wider Matrix network.
"Matrix's new milestone, surpassing 60 million users, is a clear sign that users don't want to be subjected to advertising-funded messaging apps that data-mine their information," Matrix co-founder and CEO Matthew Hodgson said in an email.
The next milestone the Matrix team has in sight is to reach 100 million users.
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