Beeper And The Power Of Protocols

Beeper CEO Eric Migicovsky discusses the universal messaging app, the conflict with Apple, and the power and benefits of open protocols. They explore the use of the Matrix protocol in building Beeper, the advantages of protocols over platforms, the challenges of launching a new chat app, and the importance of decentralization and federated services. They also touch on legal cases, data scraping, personal data ownership, and the future of messaging through decentralized apps and protocols.