Inbox Fragmentation5 min read
How Messaging Went From Open Protocols to Walled Gardens
Trace how messaging went from open protocols to walled gardens, from the early days of SMTP and IRC to the closed platforms that control your conversations.
By Stefan MalznerFranz Messenger Blog
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Originally published by Franz Messenger Blog on May 6, 2026.
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