A controversial developer circumvented one of Mastodon's primary tools for blocking bad actors, all so that his servers could connect to Threads.
https://wedistribute.org/2023/12/authorized-fetch-circumvented/
The #Fediverse is currently divided over whether or not to block Threads. Here are some of the things people are worried about, some opportunities that might come from it, and what we need to do to prepare.
Meta's fledgling microblogging platform is inching closer to properly interacting with the rest of the Fediverse.
After a long silence from the developer, project moderators stepped down. The mobile app for Kbin appears to have closed its doors.
Spoutible, one of the microblogging platforms to emerge after Musk's acquisition of Twitter, is adding support for two decentralized networks.
With a new release under its belt, Mobilizon's developer Framasoft is stepping back from the project.
https://wedistribute.org/2023/12/five-years-later-mobilizon-reaches-maturity/
It's The Fediverse Reports' Weekly roundup! Here's a bunch of really interesting things that happened on the network last week!
https://wedistribute.org/2023/12/last-week-in-the-fediverse-ep-46/
A lot of people make up all kinds of wild assumptions Mastodon, how it works, and what it is. We're here to help clear up some of the biggest ones.
https://wedistribute.org/2023/11/debunking-the-top-10-myths-about-mastodon/
The European Union's NGI Zero program has announced the latest #Fediverse projects to receive grants! Check them out!
In response to the transfer of Bandcamp to a new owner and mass layoffs, a developer has already built a simple alternative for musicians.
We're launching a ✨DEDICATED MONTHLY PODCAST✨
featuring news about decentralized networks, development efforts, cool apps, and more.
We'll sit down and interview the people building it, and talk about their ideas, problems, and visions of what it might become.
More details soon. ❤️
In a crowded space of Twitter competitors, a friendly and beloved platform closed its doors. One of the creators now runs a Mastodon instance.
https://wedistribute.org/2023/11/pebble-shuts-down-but-starts-a-mastodon-instance/
We've made a special spooky playlist for Halloween! Come check out a hand-picked selection of awesome and unusual songs by Fediverse musicians!
https://wedistribute.org/2023/10/the-mixtape-3-creepy-crawlies/
Firefish is a new Fediverse social platform with a beautiful design, cool features, and great tools for your feed. It has a lot of potential to grow.
https://wedistribute.org/2023/09/firefish-could-be-the-next-big-thing/
For a first attempt at making a talk space app that easily works with Mastodon, Audon is an incredible experience.
https://wedistribute.org/2023/10/audon-talk-spaces-for-mastodon/
Bluesky, the decentralized Twitter spin-off championed by Jack Dorsey, continues to surge in users as the team inches toward federation.
Reflecting on the successes and challenges of my involvement with Diaspora*, an early federated social network that was growing like crazy.
It's now possible for WordPress blogs to integrate with the rest of the Fediverse. Here's some tips and tricks on how to get started.
https://wedistribute.org/2023/09/connect-wordpress-to-the-fediverse/
Automattic has big plans for WordPress and ActivityPub. You can follow any blog that has ActivityPub functionality turned on - here's how.
For this edition of the Mixtape, we decided to put together a blended mix of songs to accompany you on a drive!