Mastodon
mastodon.socialThe original server of Mastodon, operated for the common good.
Consumer & Socialsocial-networkdecentralizedfediverseopen-sourcemicrobloggingfederated
About
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.
Problem
Centralized social media platforms control user data and content moderation, leaving users with little autonomy.
For
General public seeking an open, decentralized alternative to mainstream social media
How it works
Mastodon runs on open ActivityPub protocol, allowing independent servers to federate and communicate with each other in a decentralized network.
Business model
free
Status
launched
Company
Mastodon GmbH
Launched
2016