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There is history delivery on first connect on Matrix whenever I set-up a new device.

I don't think XMPP has any future. It's a hassle to set-up and I have yet to see a really modern looking client. Blabber does not fit that at all.

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> There is history delivery on first connect on Matrix whenever I set-up a new device.

Not for encrypted rooms.

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EDIT: XMPP has https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0313.html which can deliver history for the clients that support it. I just haven't set it up.

Encrypted history should appear fine on Matrix when you log in on a new device - either by gossiping from an old device, or restoring from encrypted key backup if you created one.

"On first log in" means you've never been in the room before with any device.

It really doesn't, we shouldn't be redefining words. I suspect you actually mean sharing of historical room keys with new room members.

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