We aim to become the ultimate group chat to use alongside X and Gab, featuring free speech, multiple channels, no member limit, and pro-freedom technology. See our minimal rules.
We aim to become the ultimate group chat to use alongside X and Gab, featuring free speech, multiple channels, no member limit, and pro-freedom technology. See our minimal rules.
Matrix is a communication protocol used by hobbyists, corporations, and even government agencies due to its security and reliability. These two benefits are what give our Matrix server an advantage over Discord. On the security front, Discord is known to provide sensitive user data to third parties (there are many examples other than the one provided above). When it comes to reliability, Discord is known to arbitrarily ban users and servers for simply exercising their right to free speech. In contrast, our Matrix server can never be banned, because unlike Discord, you are connecting to a literal server that we control, not a fake "server." This level of freedom is a breath of fresh air compared to the tightly controlled big tech ecosystem.
Using a fully optimized Matrix server like ours means we can talk without the risk of being deplatformed due to a breach of "political correctness." The fact is, there is simply no good free speech chat group other than us. Other groups either have moderators that will censor you, force you to use a spyware platform like Discord that will end up banning your group anyway, or make too many technological sacrifices to be an appealing option.
Below are screenshots from both desktop and mobile.
Element is reliable, feature-rich, and aesthetically appealing, making it the perfect candidate for a 4chan chatroom.
There are 16 general discussion channels, with the most recently used ones appearing at the top of your list. This is further addressed in our FAQ.
In addition to chatting, we sometimes watch video media together in group calls, which works especially well on the desktop client. In these instances, microphones are typically muted, since most people elect to remain anonymous.
It's unhealthy to interact in groups that require you to hold your tongue to avoid being banned because it teaches you on a subconscious level that certain ideas are off-limits. We ameliorate this issue by honoring free speech to a greater extent than you'll find anywhere else online. As a result, there's no inorganic power structure between members or looming threats of censorship, allowing you to say whatever comes to mind without inhibition.
Our server is the only place you'll find that can guarantee anonymity, security, and free speech for all users. No one else can make such a claim with honesty. If you're interested in joining, see the instructions below! Alternatively, you can read our FAQ if you want to know more.
Join on Android:
Join on iOS:
DM me on X or Gab with the word signup. Your username will be imported from X by default.
If you want a different username (e.g. for opsec reasons), you can specify that in the message. Display name and profile picture will be imported from X but can be changed at any time later.
While you're waiting for a response, download Element X on Google Play.
Once you receive your credentials, open Element X and tap "Sign in manually."
Copy our server address.
Tap "Change account provider" and replace the default homeserver (matrix.org) with ours (matrix.origami-convergence.net).
Sign in with the credentials you were sent on X/Gab, but don't forget the next few steps.
Once you're signed in, tap "Set up recovery" at the top of your channel list. This will generate a secret key that only you have access to. Your recovery key is important to have in case you utilize encrypted messaging functionality in the future.
Before you do this, read step 8.
Securely save your recovery key somewhere.
Your recovery key allows for decryption of your private messages, so it is something you should protect. If you want to save it somewhere in "the cloud," it is generally a good idea to only upload it in encrypted form. For example, it is always a good time to learn how to use a free password manager like Bitwarden or Proton Pass, which are end-to-end encrypted by default.
You can entitle the entry "Matrix Account".
Encrypted messages in Matrix are designed with a zero-trust architecture, meaning we couldn't see or reset your recovery key to gain access to your messages even if we wanted to. However, it's easy for you to reset it later if you need to.
To prevent abuse (and because it is often superfluous functionality), private messaging is not enabled for new users by default. However, you can unlock it later, in which case you will be glad you have it set up.
Save your login credentials in the same place you saved your recovery key. For example, we recommend including the following in the entry:
Username
Password
Recovery key
The link to this page
Log in via anglosphere-convergence.net on your computer so that you're able to chat there as well!
DM me on X or Gab with the word signup. Your username will be imported from X by default.
If you want a different username (e.g. for opsec reasons), you can specify that in the message. Display name and profile picture will be imported from X but can be changed at any time later.
While you're waiting for a response, download Element X on the App Store.
Once you receive your credentials, open Element X and tap "Sign in manually."
Copy our server address.
Tap "Change account provider" and replace the default homeserver (matrix.org) with ours (matrix.origami-convergence.net).
Sign in with the credentials you were sent on X/Gab, but don't forget the next few steps.
Once you're signed in, tap "Set up recovery" at the top of your channel list. This will generate a secret key that only you have access to. Your recovery key is important to have in case you utilize encrypted messaging functionality in the future.
Before you do this, read step 8.
Securely save your recovery key somewhere.
Your recovery key allows for decryption of your private messages, so it is something you should protect. If you want to save it somewhere in "the cloud," it is generally a good idea to only upload it in encrypted form. For example, it is always a good time to learn how to use a free password manager like Bitwarden or Proton Pass, which are end-to-end encrypted by default.
You can entitle the entry "Matrix Account".
Encrypted messages in Matrix are designed with a zero-trust architecture, meaning we couldn't see or reset your recovery key to gain access to your messages even if we wanted to. However, it's easy for you to reset it later if you need to.
To prevent abuse (and because it is often superfluous functionality), private messaging is not enabled for new users by default. However, you can unlock it later, in which case you will be glad you have it set up.
Save your login credentials in the same place you saved your recovery key. For example, we recommend including the following in the entry:
Username
Password
Recovery key
The link to this page
Log in via anglosphere-convergence.net on your computer so that you're able to chat there as well!
Here is a 30-second tutorial video for initially logging in.
Join on Desktop:
DM me on X or Gab with the word signup. Your username and profile picture will be imported from X/Gab by default.
If you want a different username (e.g. for opsec reasons), you can specify that in the message. Display name and profile picture will be imported from X but can be changed at any time later.
We specifically recommend the desktop app, not the web app. [Details]
Certain features on the web app don't always work properly, like viewing images, playing videos, or right-clicking messages to reply.
The web app can't easily be set to start automatically upon system login.
A messenger works better as an isolated app, not stuck among browser tabs.
Element is a security-focused application. Unlike Discord, which logs your system processes, the Element app is built to be private and secure.
If you must use the web app for one reason or another, here is our instance. Please note that it will not work properly with Firefox-based browsers due to differences in browser technology.[Close]
Once you've received your credentials, copy our server address and open Element.
Click Sign in, and then click the Edit button under "Homeserver." Paste the address you just copied (matrix.origami-convergence.net).
Sign in with the credentials you were sent on X/Gab, but don't forget the next few steps.
Once you're signed in, click the gear icon in the lower left and select "All settings."
Go to the "Encryption" panel and select "Set up recovery." This will generate a secret key that only you have access to. Your recovery key is important to have in case you utilize encrypted messaging functionality in the future.
Before you do this, read step 8.
Securely save your recovery key somewhere.
Your recovery key allows for decryption of your private messages, so it is something you should protect. If you want to save it somewhere in "the cloud," it is generally a good idea to only upload it in encrypted form. For example, it is always a good time to learn how to use a free password manager like Bitwarden or Proton Pass, which are end-to-end encrypted by default.
You can entitle the entry "Matrix Account".
Encrypted messages in Matrix are designed with a zero-trust architecture, meaning we couldn't see or reset your recovery key to gain access to your messages even if we wanted to. However, it's easy for you to reset it later if you need to.
To prevent abuse (and because it is often superfluous functionality), private messaging is not enabled for new users by default. However, you can unlock it later, in which case you will be glad you have it set up.
Feel free to change your password under the "Account" panel if you want to (72 characters maximum), and save your login credentials in the same place you saved your recovery key. For example, we recommend including the following in the entry:
Username
Password
Recovery key
The link to this page
Go to the "Preferences" panel, scroll down, and enable "Start automatically after system login," as seen below.
This is how we can mainstream a high-quality platform among people in our circles.
If you're on Linux, the below setting may not always work. If it doesn't, you can set a startup command with respect to the particular package manager you used, e.g. element-desktop (apt) or flatpak run im.riot.Riot (flatpak).
Enable our custom stickerpack! This isn't necessary, but it's a fun experiment that we are likely going to use more in the future. Once it's enabled on your account, it's enabled forever.
Log in on your phone to chat and receive notifications there as well! Just go to anglosphere-convergence.net on your phone and follow the instructions there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not use Discord?
Discord regularly purges servers that allow free speech (and that's aside from the fact that they sell your data as their main business model).
Is this a honeypot?
The reason you can know this isn't a honeypot is that our rules prohibit the posting of illegal, obscene, or incendiary content. Freedom of speech does not mean the freedom to cause harm to other people. We have moderators who can take action swiftly in the unlikely event that such content is posted (though we find that people who join tend to be idealists like us who are simply passionate about freedom, technology, and anonymity).
The term "honeypot" implies that users could be "caught" doing anything, which is a bit laughable once you're a member because the bulk of our interaction is just debate, banter, technical discussion, and sharing of educational/entertainment media.
Can I join even if I'm not Anglo?
Yes, of course, and free speech will be upheld for you as with everyone else.
Is Element safe?
Yes, Element is open-source and held in high regard by many privacy enthusiasts. Just ask /g/, or see the following for more information: https://divestos.org/pages/messengers
Here's a short YouTube video on the new mobile app, which is now our default recommendation for mobile users:
Why are there so many channels?
Having multiple channels allows us to have multiple discrete conversations without having to dredge up conversation history from long ago in a singular, high-traffic channel to reply to something someone said earlier. This system is conducive to actual discussion rather than time-wasting spam, and it also makes it much easier to catch up on unread messages on a per-conversation basis. Example scenario: You want to dump memes you saved but there is no channel where memes are being posted. You select the channel at the bottom of your list and dump them there, resurrecting that channel by sending it to the top of everyone's list. In so doing, that channel's de facto "topic" is now "memes" and you have not disrupted any other discussion. If the channel you dumped the memes in eventually morphs into a discussion, but you want to dump more memes, then you simply go to the new bottom channel and dump them there. In other words, the "channel topic" is whatever was recently said in the channel, and if you don't want to stay on topic then you start a new discussion in a fresh channel.
Whatever you're interested in. All of our channels are intentionally nonspecific so that discussion can go in any direction naturally. Topic-specific channels are implicit censorship in the sense that they predesignate the subect of discussion, meaning people would have to either censor themselves or be censored by moderators in order for the channel-topic system to be upheld. In contrast, conversations in our channels are free-flowing and organic, and if someone wants to post about something else they can just choose another channel (or if no channel exists for a given subject, they can resurrect the oldest one, which brings it back to the top of everyone's list, like thread-bumping on imageboards).
I just joined. Where can I find more information about the server?
Check the Information channel at the top of your room list.
Is this your own custom server? Where is the data stored?
That's right, we're running our own Matrix instance far from the reach of anyone who might be interested in deplatforming us. This is mainly relevant from a standpoint of stability, not security, since we don't do anything sensitive or nefarious in the first place and everyone who joins has access to channel history, like on Discord.
What's the future of this server?
Despite the immense potential of open-source communication technologies like Matrix, many people don't utilize them because they don't know where to start. Accordingly, we aim to become the first ones to normalize such technologies in our spheres so that there's finally an alternative to platforms like Discord which don't respect your freedom or privacy.
It looks like you jumped forward to our FAQ. We're so glad you're willing to delve into the details! If you'd like to read our main overview, it includes:
A detailed comparison against Discord
Theory and background information
Screenshots from mobile and desktop
And of course, if you still have any lingering questions after reading that, please contact me!
