Mastodon
The original server of Mastodon, operated for the common good.
Mastodon is an open-source, decentralized social networking platform that allows users to communicate across a federated network of independent servers. The mastodon.social instance is the flagship server operated by Mastodon GmbH. Users can post short messages, follow others, and interact across the broader Fediverse.
Mastodon runs on open ActivityPub protocol, allowing independent servers to federate and communicate with each other in a decentralized network.
General public seeking an open, decentralized alternative to mainstream social media
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- free
- Company
- Mastodon GmbH
- Launched
- 2016
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