Mastodon
Mastodon is a decentralized, open-source social network prioritizing user control and community-driven moderation.
Description
Mastodon is a free, open-source, decentralized social networking platform. Unlike centralized platforms, Mastodon's architecture consists of independent servers ('instances') that can communicate with each other, forming a loosely connected network known as the 'fediverse'. This decentralized structure gives users more control over their data and online experience, offering features such as chronological timelines, customizable moderation policies, and the ability to self-host instances. It prioritizes user agency and avoids algorithms and advertisements, fostering a community-driven approach to social media.
Features
Key features of Mastodon include its decentralized architecture composed of independent servers, a chronological timeline free from algorithms and advertising, support for various content types (text, images, videos, audio), robust content moderation capabilities tailored to individual instances, open source code for transparency and community contribution, and interoperability with other ActivityPub-compliant platforms within the fediverse. This allows users unparalleled creativity and flexibility in how they interact and build their online communities.
Benefits
Mastodon offers several key benefits to users, including increased privacy and control over their data; freedom from algorithms and targeted advertising; the ability to curate one's own feed and follow users across different instances; a chronological home feed that displays posts in order, not based on algorithms; and a diverse, thriving community built around open standards and decentralized ideals. The ability to self-host your own instance offers even more control and security. This promotes the values of open source, community building, and user empowerment.
Links
- Home: https://joinmastodon.org
- Source code: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon
Details
- Open Source: ✅
- European: ❌