Delays in Disabling Matrix Portalling (on libera.chat)

Yesterday evening our partners at Matrix contacted us stating that a number of security vulnerabilities had been identified in the bridge that have pre-empted work on the deportalling process. Combined with lingering issues with Plumbing (the alternate bridge mode that will be maintained going forward), and an under-resourced team working on the bridge, they have requested an extension to the deadline we have previously agreed.

Given the nature of the issues, we have agreed to extend the deadline to the 11th of August, 2023, providing an additional 2 weeks to address these high priority issues and improve the plumbing situation. New portal creation will be disabled on the 31st, with all portals being turned off on the 11th.