Revisions: Konnect: Voice & Text Chat
← Back to article<h2>What is Konnect?</h2>
<p>Konnect is UnderKurrent's voice and text chat platform, powered by Matrix and Element. It lets you have real conversations with other members — not just text comments, but actual voice discussions about the topics that matter.</p>
<h2>How to Access Konnect</h2>
<h3>On Desktop (Web Browser)</h3>
<p>Click <strong>"Open Element"</strong> on the <a href="/kommunity/activity/">Kommunity Activity</a> page, or navigate directly to <a href="https://konnect.theunderkurrent.com/">konnect.theunderkurrent.com</a>. Sign in with your UnderKurrent credentials via Single Sign-On (SSO).</p>
<h3>On Mobile (Element X App)</h3>
<ol>
<li>Download <strong>Element X</strong> from the App Store or Google Play</li>
<li>Go to the <a href="/kommunity/activity/">Kommunity Activity</a> page on your phone</li>
<li>Tap <strong>"Get Mobile Login"</strong> in the Konnect Rooms section</li>
<li>Copy the generated username and password</li>
<li>Open Element X, enter <code>konnect.theunderkurrent.com</code> as the server</li>
<li>Enter the username and password to log in</li>
</ol>
<h2>Room Guide</h2>
<h3>Public Rooms (All Members)</h3>
<table>
<thead><tr><th>Room</th><th>Access</th><th>Type</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td><strong>General</strong></td><td>Everyone</td><td>Text + optional voice</td><td>General discussion for all members. Be respectful, keep it substantive.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Kronology Discussion</strong></td><td>Everyone</td><td>Text + optional voice</td><td>Discuss the timeline, events, and narrative arcs. Share sources, ask questions.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Discourse Hour (Open)</strong></td><td>Everyone (text), Voice = 10 kurrency/24h</td><td>Text + voice (gated)</td><td>Public debate forum. Read and type freely. Voice access requires spending 10 kurrency per 24-hour session, or kurator approval.</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Voice Rooms (Karma-Gated)</h3>
<table>
<thead><tr><th>Room</th><th>Access</th><th>Type</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td><strong>Voice General</strong></td><td>All members</td><td>Voice by default</td><td>Casual voice chat. Drop in, say hello, discuss whatever is on your mind.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Discourse Hour (Members)</strong></td><td>Karma 500+</td><td>Voice by default</td><td>Serious debate among trusted members. Kurators enforce speaking order. Evidence-based discussion.</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Subscriber & Special Rooms</h3>
<table>
<thead><tr><th>Room</th><th>Access</th><th>Type</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td><strong>Rekurrent Lounge</strong></td><td>Rekurrent subscriber OR karma 500+</td><td>Text + voice</td><td>Subscriber community. Exclusive content previews, direct feedback channel.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Founders Circle</strong></td><td>Founding members only</td><td>Text + voice</td><td>Early adopter community. Shape the platform's direction. Lifetime access.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Kurators Lounge</strong></td><td>Karma 500+</td><td>Text only</td><td>Kurator coordination. Content strategy, event arcs, moderation decisions.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Staff</strong></td><td>Staff / Kurator+</td><td>Text + voice</td><td>Internal staff channel. Platform operations, security, moderation.</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>How to Earn Voice Access</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Voice General</strong> — Open to all members</li>
<li><strong>Karma 500+</strong> — Unlocks Discourse Hour (Members), Kurators Lounge, Rekurrent Lounge</li>
<li><strong>Rekurrent subscription</strong> — Unlocks Rekurrent Lounge + all voice rooms</li>
<li><strong>Founding member</strong> — Lifetime voice access + Founders Circle</li>
<li><strong>Spend 10 kurrency</strong> — Unlocks voice in Discourse Hour (Open) for 24 hours</li>
</ul>
<h2>Video Calls</h2>
<p>Video calls are currently disabled to conserve server resources. Konnect supports voice and text chat only.</p>
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h3>Can I use Konnect without registering?</h3>
<p>You need an UnderKurrent account to access Konnect. Your Matrix account is automatically created when you first sign in via SSO.</p>
<h3>Do I need to download an app?</h3>
<p>On desktop, no — use the web browser at konnect.theunderkurrent.com. On mobile, download Element X from the App Store or Google Play.</p>
<h3>Why can't I join a voice room?</h3>
<p>Voice rooms require minimum karma or a Rekurrent subscription. Check the room requirements above. You can earn karma by posting, commenting, and receiving upvotes.</p>
<h3>What is kurrency and how do I earn it?</h3>
<p>Kurrency is UnderKurrent's engagement currency. You earn it by logging in daily, posting content, receiving upvotes, and contributing to the platform. See <a href="/help/how-kurrency-works/">How Kurrency Works</a> for details.</p>
<h3>Can I change my username in Konnect?</h3>
<p>Your Konnect username matches your UnderKurrent username. To change it, update your profile on UnderKurrent — the change will sync to Konnect within 24 hours.</p>
<h2>What is Konnect?</h2>
<p>Konnect is UnderKurrent's voice and text chat platform, powered by Matrix and Element. It lets you have real conversations with other members — not just text comments, but actual voice discussions about the topics that matter.</p>
<h2>How to Access Konnect</h2>
<h3>On Desktop (Web Browser)</h3>
<p>Click <strong>"Open Element"</strong> on the <a href="/kommunity/activity/">Kommunity Activity</a> page, or navigate directly to <a href="https://konnect.theunderkurrent.com/">konnect.theunderkurrent.com</a>. Sign in with your UnderKurrent credentials via Single Sign-On (SSO).</p>
<h3>On Mobile (Element X App)</h3>
<ol>
<li>Download <strong>Element X</strong> from the App Store or Google Play</li>
<li>Go to the <a href="/kommunity/activity/">Kommunity Activity</a> page on your phone</li>
<li>Tap <strong>"Get Mobile Login"</strong> in the Konnect Rooms section</li>
<li>Copy the generated username and password</li>
<li>Open Element X, enter <code>konnect.theunderkurrent.com</code> as the server</li>
<li>Enter the username and password to log in</li>
</ol>
<h2>Room Guide</h2>
<h3>Public Rooms (All Members)</h3>
<table>
<thead><tr><th>Room</th><th>Access</th><th>Type</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td><strong>General</strong></td><td>Everyone</td><td>Text + optional voice</td><td>General discussion for all members. Be respectful, keep it substantive.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Kronology Discussion</strong></td><td>Everyone</td><td>Text + optional voice</td><td>Discuss the timeline, events, and narrative arcs. Share sources, ask questions.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Discourse Hour (Open)</strong></td><td>Everyone (text), Voice = 10 kurrency/24h</td><td>Text + voice (gated)</td><td>Public debate forum. Read and type freely. Voice access requires spending 10 kurrency per 24-hour session, or kurator approval.</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Voice Rooms (Karma-Gated)</h3>
<table>
<thead><tr><th>Room</th><th>Access</th><th>Type</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td><strong>Voice General</strong></td><td>Karma 200+</td><td>Voice by default</td><td>Casual voice chat. Drop in, say hello, discuss whatever is on your mind.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Discourse Hour (Members)</strong></td><td>Karma 500+</td><td>Voice by default</td><td>Serious debate among trusted members. Kurators enforce speaking order. Evidence-based discussion.</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Subscriber & Special Rooms</h3>
<table>
<thead><tr><th>Room</th><th>Access</th><th>Type</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td><strong>Rekurrent Lounge</strong></td><td>Rekurrent subscriber OR karma 500+</td><td>Text + voice</td><td>Subscriber community. Exclusive content previews, direct feedback channel.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Founders Circle</strong></td><td>Founding members only</td><td>Text + voice</td><td>Early adopter community. Shape the platform's direction. Lifetime access.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Kurators Lounge</strong></td><td>Karma 500+</td><td>Text only</td><td>Kurator coordination. Content strategy, event arcs, moderation decisions.</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Staff</strong></td><td>Staff / Kurator+</td><td>Text + voice</td><td>Internal staff channel. Platform operations, security, moderation.</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>How to Earn Voice Access</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Karma 200+</strong> — Unlocks Voice General room</li>
<li><strong>Karma 500+</strong> — Unlocks Discourse Hour (Members), Kurators Lounge, Rekurrent Lounge</li>
<li><strong>Rekurrent subscription</strong> — Unlocks Rekurrent Lounge + all voice rooms</li>
<li><strong>Founding member</strong> — Lifetime voice access + Founders Circle</li>
<li><strong>Spend 10 kurrency</strong> — Unlocks voice in Discourse Hour (Open) for 24 hours</li>
</ul>
<h2>Video Calls</h2>
<p>Video calls are currently disabled to conserve server resources. Konnect supports voice and text chat only.</p>
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h3>Can I use Konnect without registering?</h3>
<p>You need an UnderKurrent account to access Konnect. Your Matrix account is automatically created when you first sign in via SSO.</p>
<h3>Do I need to download an app?</h3>
<p>On desktop, no — use the web browser at konnect.theunderkurrent.com. On mobile, download Element X from the App Store or Google Play.</p>
<h3>Why can't I join a voice room?</h3>
<p>Voice rooms require minimum karma or a Rekurrent subscription. Check the room requirements above. You can earn karma by posting, commenting, and receiving upvotes.</p>
<h3>What is kurrency and how do I earn it?</h3>
<p>Kurrency is UnderKurrent's engagement currency. You earn it by logging in daily, posting content, receiving upvotes, and contributing to the platform. See <a href="/help/how-kurrency-works/">How Kurrency Works</a> for details.</p>
<h3>Can I change my username in Konnect?</h3>
<p>Your Konnect username matches your UnderKurrent username. To change it, update your profile on UnderKurrent — the change will sync to Konnect within 24 hours.</p>