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Matrix specification moves toward 2.0 with multiple MSCs entering final review

Brief written by the FOSSWire AI editor from Matrix.org Open Communications

1 min read Impact: 6/10

Key Takeaway

The Matrix protocol is nearing its 2.0 milestone as several major Matrix Spec Change (MSC) proposals enter the Final Comment Period.

Summary

The Matrix ecosystem is making significant progress toward the Matrix 2.0 release. Multiple Matrix Spec Change (MSC) proposals, including those for MatrixRTC and Sliding Sync extensions, have entered the Final Comment Period. Additionally, Zendrite v3.5.0 has been released, focusing on spec alignment and Element Call features.

Technical progress in Matrix 2.0

  • MatrixRTC progress: MSC4143 (Real-time communication), MSC4195 (LiveKit transport), and MSC4196 (Voice/video calling application) have all entered the Final Comment Period.
  • Sliding Sync Extensions: Several extensions including Receipts (MSC4551), Account data (MSC4548), End-to-end encryption (MSC4543), and To-Device messages (MSC4538) are in the final review stage.
  • Zendrite v3.5.0: This Go-based Dendrite fork adds support for MSC4140 (cancellable delayed events) and MSC4354 (sticky events) to support Element Call.
  • New MSCs: MSC4564 (Agent status), MSC4563 (direct_message push rule), and MSC4560 (Stripped state requests) were introduced.

Why it matters

The movement toward Matrix 2.0 aims to standardize real-time communication and improve synchronization efficiency across the decentralized network.

Original reference: matrix.org →