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How to Set Up Your Own Mastodon Server (And Why You Might Want To)
Deploying your own Mastodon instance grants complete ownership, community autonomy, and data sovereignty—allowing you to shape every aspect of your social network rather than relying on third-party servers. Why Host Your […]
Exploring the Fediverse: Alternatives to YouTube, Instagram, and Reddit
The fediverse offers a rich ecosystem of ActivityPub-compatible platforms that mirror the functionalities of centralized services like YouTube, Instagram, and Reddit while preserving decentralization, user ownership, and community governance. Below are the primary […]
The Role of Moderation on Mastodon: Community-Driven Rules
Mastodon’s decentralized architecture entrusts moderation to the communities that operate each instance, creating a network of autonomous, self-governing servers rather than a single corporate-controlled platform. This community-driven moderation model ensures that local values, context, […]
Tips and Tricks for Growing Your Presence on Mastodon
Growing an engaged following on Mastodon relies on authentic community engagement, consistent content creation, and strategic use of federated features rather than paid promotion or algorithmic boosts. 1. Optimize Your Profile for […]
Why Mastodon Matters: The Importance of Decentralization in Social Media
The emergence of decentralized social media platforms like Mastodon represents more than just an alternative to traditional social networks—it signals a fundamental shift toward user-controlled digital communities that challenge the concentrated power […]
Mastodon vs. Twitter/X: Key Differences You Should Know
The debate between Mastodon and Twitter/X has intensified since Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter and the subsequent transformation into “X.” While both platforms serve as microblogging networks, they represent fundamentally different philosophies […]
How to Choose the Right Mastodon Instance for You
Choosing a Mastodon instance is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when joining the fediverse. Unlike traditional social media platforms where you simply sign up for “Twitter” or […]
The Fediverse Explained: How Mastodon Connects with Other Platforms
The fediverse (short for “federated universe”) represents a revolutionary approach to social media that connects diverse platforms through a shared communication protocol called ActivityPub. Unlike traditional social media where each platform […]
What Is Mastodon? A Beginner’s Guide to Decentralized Social Media
Mastodon is a free, open-source, and decentralized social media platform that offers an alternative to traditional centralized networks like Twitter/X. Unlike conventional social media owned by single corporations, Mastodon operates […]