Matrix
we2.ee improvements
GDPR-compliant privacy policy, new logo, profile shortlinks, sliding sync, Element Web, Privatebin
I've been working today on some improvements to we2.ee, the end-to-end-encrypted messaging platform for the people.
Privacy Policy, GDPR, and Terms.
Privacy is really important to me, and I think it shows in our new GDPR-compliant privacy policy. Basically, we collect the minimum needed to run things, encrypt what we can, and try to be totally clear about how data is handled.
I've also added terms because, well, we need some ground rules. While I'm 100% committed to privacy and security, I won't let we2.ee become a place for harm. It's built to protect legitimate privacy interests - not enable abuse or harassment.
New (less problematic) Logo...
The original logo wasn't great. This one is much better:
Shorter Profile Links.
Here's something neat —we now have shorter profile links. If you use Matrix's matrix.to service, you'll know those URLs can get pretty long. Now you can just use:
- we2.ee/@user (for we2.ee accounts)
- we2.ee/@user:homeserver.net (for other Matrix accounts)
Either way, you'll get redirected to matrix.to/#/@user:homeserver.net. This saves 12 characters for we2.ee accounts compared to using matrix.to directly (or 16 characters compared to matrix.org!), and 5 characters for everyone else.
Pretty handy for fitting Matrix profiles into social media bios — especially on the fantastic X-destroying Bluesky (I'm @sij.law over there).
Matrix 2.0 and Sliding Sync.
Really excited about this one — we2.ee now supports sliding sync. It's a key feature of Matrix 2.0 that changes how clients fetch data. Instead of downloading everything at once, clients can just load what they need for what you're actually looking at. Makes everything snappier - login, launch, sync, you name it. Doesn't matter how many rooms you're in either.
This puts us firmly on the Matrix 2.0 roadmap alongside other major improvements like native OIDC authentication and group VoIP. If you're using modern clients like Element X, you'll notice everything feels much more responsive while keeping all the privacy benefits of decentralized, encrypted chat.
Element Web Right There.
we2.ee points to our Element Web instance, which I keep updated with the latest stable release. Element Web is the most full-featured Matrix client out there for browsers, and is a credible alternative to running a dedicated Matrix client. Having this, plus the Matrix homeserver, plus those profile links all on one super short domain is pretty great, if you ask me.
Say Hello to txt.we2.ee!
One last thing — I've set up txt.we2.ee for secure text sharing. It's powered by PrivateBin and works a lot like Pastebin, but with proper end-to-end encryption. Great for sharing code snippets or logs that you want to disappear after being read.
Upcoming we2.ee Roadmap:
- Coturn server for more reliable VoIP
- Jitsi Meet for videoconferencing
- Public Vaultwarden instance
- LDAP
- SIP gateway for telecom interoperability
That’s all for now—public lands legal work calls.
Cheers,
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we2.ee
encrypted chat for the people
Friends, I'm excited to announce the launch of we2.ee: a free, decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging platform that puts privacy first. we2.ee is built as a free-standing platform for everyone. Yes, everyone. End-to-end encrypted communications for all!
For the tech-savvy: we2.ee is a Matrix homeserver powered by Conduwuit and Element web.
For everyone else, you've got three easy ways to get started:
- Use your existing Matrix account via we2.ee
- Create a new we2.ee account (like
@yourname:we2.ee) and use it with any Matrix app (Element, Cinny, FluffyChat, etc.) - Do both - sign up, log in, and start sending encrypted messages to anyone on the Matrix network
If you're new to Matrix, it's an open protocol that's been battle-tested and security-audited, trusted by EU-member governments, sensitive NGOs, and privacy advocates alike. Think of it as a more secure and independent alternative to WhatsApp or Telegram, but one where you control your data.
we2.ee runs on dedicated servers in Tallinn, Estonia and Helsinki, Finland - both chosen for their vaunted privacy laws and green energy grid. Every message is end-to-end encrypted (that's the 'e2ee' in we2.ee), ensuring your conversations stay private.
Give it a try at we2.ee, even if some of this sounds like technical mumbo-jumbo. And feel free to tell me how you're using it—or don't, because that's kind of the whole point.
Cheers,
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