I definitely dont want to leave the Signal client, but being able to connect with others on other networks would be great.

And it would maybe reduce the friction for moving people off messenger/whatsapp? (Also works in the other direction as well)

If anything, Messenger + Whatsapp merging is basically cementing Meta’s dominance over chat. They are already dominant in a lot of regions by themselves.

I guess we will have to see how it all shakes out :/