

Build an ecosystem optimized for your goals while opening up new revenue streams.
Matrix, Messaging and Decentralized Messaging each address unique challenges in the web3 ecosystem, offering complementary strengths for builders. Matrix is an open protocol and ecosystem for secure, decentralized communication across messaging, VoIP, and data. dm3 is a decentralized, open, and secure web3 messaging protocol leveraging ENS and IPFS with end-to-end encryption. A decentralized messaging protocol designed to enable secure, censorship-resistant communication on Web3. Together, these tools serve different but overlapping user needs, making them valuable components in a modern web3 development stack.
| At a Glance | |||
| Composability | |||
| Cross-Chain | |||
| Customizability | |||
| Developer Support | |||
| Ease of Integration | |||
| Performance | |||
| Key Features | |||
| Core Capabilities | Federated Messaging and VoIP, Bridges to External Networks, Community Spaces | Modular Package Architecture, Delivery Service and Message Proxy Support, Integration with ENS and IPFS | Peer-to-peer messaging, SDK and API support, Encrypted message storage |
| Chain Support | — | +38 | +5 |
| Best For | Infrastructure Developers, Identity/Social Developers | Infrastructure Developers, Identity/Social Developers | — |
| Pricing | |||
| Free Tier | Matrix.org Public Server | Open Source | Open Source |
| Paid Features | 1 paid tiers | — | — |
| Custom Plans | — | — | — |
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