It doesn’t matter if you hide the number; at some point they deanonymized you when you signed up.

Want to be a dick about “hoops”? Get a number that isn’t traceable. It can be done, but it’s tough. I doubt its possible in the countries that really need anonymity of association.

Matrix

No clue. Never even tried to use it since it’s a Meta product. I was referring to Signal’s phone # requirement being a non-starter.

Matrix and Element. Run your own server if you want or use a server that’s not in the US.

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Don’t ask me for a phone number and I’ll use it.