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@@ -49,7 +49,10 @@ members can be use your email credantials for login. (*user@envs.net* | *your em
 - [email](https://mail.envs.net/) - webmail
 - [mailing lists](https://lists.envs.net/) - list archives are available [on the web here](https://lists.envs.net/hyperkitty/).
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-- [irc](https://envs.net/chat/) - irc network for the tildeverse
+- [matrix](https://matrix.envs.net/) - matrix - secure, decentralised, real-time communication<br />
+***we have a bridge between channel #envs on matrix and irc.***
+<br /><br />
+- [irc](https://envs.net/chat/irc) - irc network for the tildeverse
 - [thelounge](https://webirc.envs.net/) - irc webclient - runs in private mode: it stays connected for you. run `webirc` to create a login.
 - [znc](https://znc.envs.net/) - irc bouncer - log in with username and your email password
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