Matrix is an open protocol for decentralized and secure communications. The Matrix. org Foundation acts as a neutral custodian for Matrix and works to nurture it as a single unfragmented standard for the benefit of the entire ecosystem.

The Foundation ensures that Matrix remains open, interoperable, and accessible to all. The Matrix ecosystem includes end-users of Matrix clients, developers, testers, server admins, packagers, maintainers, companies building products or services on Matrix, bridge developers, bot developers, widget developers, server developers, room and community moderators, and anyone using Matrix for data communications. Matrix is driven by a set of values, which include supporting the long-term ecosystem, openness, interoperability, cross-platform compatibility, collaboration, accessibility, transparency, empathy, pragmatism, and proof.

The Matrix. org Foundation governs the evolution of Matrix through an open governance process. The Guardians of Matrix, who are selected for their alignment with the project's mission, ensure the Foundation stays on track.

They include renowned experts in communication systems, computer science, blockchain technology, and internet privacy and control. With Matrix, individuals and organizations have full control over their communication, free from centralized silos, and can choose who hosts their communication without limitations. Matrix prioritizes secure and private conversations as a fundamental human right