[geekgonecrazy]

In this case it isn't really "switching" to Matrix. Its more Rocket.Chat is utilizing Matrix to increase chances of interoperabilty.

Rocket.Chat still maintains its own full frontend and backend. With its own API's and integrations etc. But gains a new ability to communicate with anyone out there also using the Matrix protocol. Regardless of what Software they are running.

So say your company has Rocket.Chat running and then you start working on a project with another company. You can create federated rooms and collaborate.

IMO its very much a strategic advantage to have federation support in your tool.

I personally view this as an important move for the future of the internet and modern decentralized communication.

[jlkuester7]

%1000 this. I have tried RocketChat before and loved its ease of use and powerful well-polished features! But, I ultimatly was scared off because I did not want to get locked into a walled garden (even if the garden was self-hosted...). Federation is hugely important for communication.