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+# Element X iOS
 
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+Element X iOS is a [Matrix](https://matrix.org/) client provided by [Element](https://element.io/) and based on the [Matrix Rust SDK](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-rust-sdk).
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+It is currently in an alpha stage and built as a prototype for Rust support on Apple platforms.