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Update on Native Matrix Interoperability with WhatsApp
Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications
Subsequently WhatsApp launched its DMA portal on March 8th, and the proposed Reference Offer (i.e. the terms you have to accept as a Requesting Party in order to interoperate) was revealed. WhatsApp would require the client IP of any interconnecting users, in order to apply ‘platform integrity’ anti-abuse / trust & safety controls. It turns out that this limitation to EU users ended up being the biggest obstacle for productising the native Matrix<>WhatsApp bridge, as it is unclear whether it’s financially viable for anyone (e.g.
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