Matrix 2.0 is now available for users to test and provides significant improvements in usability and performance. The new version includes features such as Sliding Sync for instant login and sync, Native OIDC for industry-standard authentication, Native Group VoIP for end-to-end encrypted voice and video conferencing, and Faster Joins for lazy-loading room state. Element X, a new client developed by Element, serves as a testbed for these features and demonstrates the potential of Matrix to outperform mainstream messaging services. The Matrix ecosystem has grown considerably, with a wide range of clients, bots, and bridges, and it continues to gain traction as organizations recognize the need for decentralization and secure communication.
https://matrix.org/blog/2023/09/matrix-2-0/