diaspora*
diasporafoundation.orgThe online social world where you are in control
Consumer & Socialdecentralizedfederatedopen-sourceprivacysocial-networkself-hostedfediverse
About
diaspora* is a decentralized, open-source social network that runs on independently operated servers called pods distributed around the world. Users retain full ownership of their data and can control exactly who sees their content using a feature called Aspects. It supports cross-posting to other social networks and allows pseudonymous participation without surrendering personal information to a central corporation.
Problem
Mainstream social networks centralize user data, strip privacy, and require real identities, leaving users with no control over their own information.
For
Privacy-conscious individuals seeking an alternative to mainstream social networks
How it works
Users choose a pod (independently hosted server) to register on, then connect with the global diaspora* community while controlling their data and audience visibility through Aspects.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched
Company
The diaspora* Project