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Element informed the Foundation that it will be forking Synapse and Dendrite: matrix.org/blog/2023/11/06/fut

We'll do our best to answer your questions, address concerns, and find a path forward together.

matrix.org · The future of Synapse and DendriteBy Josh Simmons

@matrix
2. I understand Element is the primary driver of Matrix work and they should be have a sustainable path forward. And that the Foundation isn't funded enough to do development on it's own. I do worry moving the projects back under Element is a bad look for the ecosystem, since it heavily favors Element. Could you describe any circumstances (such as more foundation funding or active contributions for other entities) that would prompt moving the projects back under the foundation?

@mirdaki @matrix from the Element side: if the Foundation had sufficient funding to pay Element to maintain the projects, then there would be no reason to move them. But instead, this is an attempt to generate enough funding in general (i.e. from dual-licensing to commercial forks) to pay for their development.

Matthew Booe

@element @matrix Thank you both for responding to my and others questions. I understand being transparent can be challenging when controversial decisions are public, and appreciate the continued communication