Since the outset of Matrix, our aim has always been to provide a protocol that lets you build open, decentralised, secure communication apps which outperform the mainstream centralised alternatives. It’s been a twisty journey - first focusing on making Matrix work at all (back in 2014), and then getting it out of beta with Matrix 1.0 in 2019, and now focusing on making Matrix fast, usable and mainstream-ready with Matrix 2.0.
Yeah im aware that they split up into two somewhat separate companies, but the big names are involved in both at the same time. Element is always mentioned in matrix.org posts too, so its very clear that its developed alongside each other. They are doing good work tho, so i dont want to complain too much.
My main complaint is just about the way they communicate things. Matrix 2.0 is not an actual thing. Its just another release in a long chain of incremental releases. ElementX is in bare bones alpha stage but they pretend its not.
I just dont like this weird self congratulation. It invalidates the very real progress of the ecosystem that doesnt need big numbers and drastical changes. It looks like investor theater to me, to make the matrix ecosystem look fashionable.