https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-matrix-messaging-network-now-counts-more-than-60-million-users/

The Matrix open network for decentralized communication has announced a record growth of 79% in the past 12 months, now counting more than 60 million users.

This is an important milestone for a project driven by a small team of developers and volunteers working to provide a secure and private alternative to modern messaging and collaboration options.