Linearized Matrix
draft-ralston-mimi-linearized-matrix-04
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| Authors | Travis Ralston , Matthew Hodgson | ||
| Last updated | 2024-07-23 (Latest revision 2024-01-10) | ||
| Replaces | draft-ralston-mimi-matrix-transport, draft-ralston-mimi-matrix-framework | ||
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Abstract
This document specifies Linearized Matrix (LM). LM is an extensible protocol for interoperability between messaging providers, using Matrix's (matrix.org (https://matrix.org)) decentralized room model. LM simplifies the Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) persistence of Matrix while maintaining compatibility with non-linearized servers within a room. It does this by using a doubly-linked list of events/messages per room with hub and spoke fanout. LM's extensibility enables a wide range of transport protocol and end-to-end encryption possibilities. This document uses Matrix's room access control semantics supported by Messaging Layer Security (MLS), transported via HTTPS and JSON. The details of which server- to-server transport to use and what is put over MLS are replaceable. The threat model of LM does not place trust in a central owning server for each conversation. Instead, it defines a hub server which handles maintaining linearized room history for other servers in the room. This model permits transparent interconnection between LM servers and Matrix servers, in the same room.
Authors
Travis Ralston
Matthew Hodgson
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