Nil - futuristic Matrix Chat client

I have a passion for self-hosting and developing all the applications I use. Five years ago, I hosted my first Synapse server to communicate with family and friends. I've been using Element as my client for a long time, and while it's excellent, it lacked several features and design elements I desired. Motivated by this, I began developing my own Matrix client, Nil, in early May 2024. After a month filled with coding, coffee, and tea, I submitted Nil to the App Store by the end of June. My vision for Nil is to provide a user experience comparable to major chat applications but on Matrix, a decentralized platform. In the category of decentralization, Nil isn't my first project. Last year, I indie developed Sora, a cutting-edge app that integrates Mastodon, Misskey, and Bluesky. It features a local AI algorithm for predicting user interests and curating posts. Given the absence of a central server for data aggregation and query processing, discovering content that aligns with individual preferences can be challenging. However, with advanced neural engines and language analysis, Sora provides a seamless browsing experience on local iOS devices, enhancing user engagement across the Fediverse. Nil marks the addition of one more app to my portfolio, bringing the total to 57 iOS apps that I've published since high school. I vividly recall attending WWDC in 2017 and 2018 as a scholarship winner, inspired by the enthusiasm of fellow developers committed to making the world a better place through technology (please Apple bring another WWDC in San Jose ;) This passion drives my ongoing efforts, and I remain committed to pursuing this path.