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@@ -72,15 +72,17 @@ Community
 
 The wasp-os community is centred around the
 `github project <https://github.com/wasp-os/wasp-os>`_ and is
-supplemented with instant messaging via the #wasp-os IRC channel at
-libera.chat .
+supplemented with instant messaging in the
+`#wasp-os:matrix.org <https://matrix.to/#/#wasp-os:matrix.org>`_
+channel. If you do not have a preferred Matrix chat client then we recommend
+trying out the
+`Element web client <https://app.element.io/#/room/#wasp-os:matrix.org>`_
+Follow the element link and, if you do not already have a matrix account,
+register yourself. That should be enough to get you chatting!
 
-If you are unfamiliar with IRC and don't have a preferred client then
-we recommend connecting to libera.chat using the
-`matrix/IRC bridge <https://app.element.io/#/room/#wasp-os:libera.chat>`_.
-The matrix bridge will allow us to receive messages whilst offline. Follow
-the link above and, if you do not already have a matrix account, register
-yourself. That should be enough to get you chatting!
+Alternatively, if you prefer to use IRC then, for all
+`the usual reasons <https://xkcd.com/1782/>`_ the Matrix channel is also
+bridged to the #wasp-os IRC channel at libera.chat.
 
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