Feed from Open Social Web
Below is a live stream of news and posts gathered from across the open social web — both the Fediverse (Mastodon and friends) and the ATmosphere (Bluesky's world). It updates on its own as these networks publish. It's also the open social web working in miniature: every item here arrives through an open feed, the very thing that lets your Web Village site gather the voices you care about, wherever they are.
@atmosphere.community · Sep 14, 2026
Check out @danielroe.dev’s work in making developer tools to turn the atmosphere account you already have into a CMS for building websites. [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@jay.bsky.team · Sep 13, 2026
absolute chad move to wear your chicken helmet into battle. wattles and all [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@atmosphere.community · Sep 13, 2026
A new theme runs in the door: @kimbia.app builder @jyc.dev submitted a theme with a running duck (running gait in the animation) and goose overlays (crimson headband, race bib no. 7, a pumping…
@atmosphere.community · Sep 12, 2026
The team at Blacksky is looking to hire for two key roles. The one below is for a founding engineer Check the all jobs page for a link to the founding designer role blackskyweb.xyz/about/jobs/…
@atmosphere.community · Sep 12, 2026
You can be! The source code is open and last year builders made pull requests for so many themes. There will be lots of opportunities for atmospheric integration. Source code here, or fill out an…
@atmosphere.community · Sep 11, 2026
Did you catch the easter egg (goose egg???) from the website? Click on the stamp and it cycles through a number of stamps, including 2025 Gustopher.
IFTAS · Sep 11, 2026
“Boom Protocol” Spam
This page will collate posts that share advice and guidance on the spam registration activity connected to “BoomProtocolProbe” and the bulk creation of #bpSpam accounts. Notes: Over the course of days, the attack has changed approach…
@jay.bsky.team · Sep 11, 2026
took me many listens before i looked up the lyrics here and learned the deceiver is love itself
@jay.bsky.team · Sep 10, 2026
me: i'm in a traveling musical troupe them: oh what do you play me: the helmet
@atmosphere.community · Sep 10, 2026
We're pleased to announced that @atmosphereconf.org organizing is underway! We hope you'll join us in Europe, in late April 2027! In the meantime, you can subscribe to get updates and read about our…
@jay.bsky.team · Sep 9, 2026
came across a circle of ancient oaks that people were communing with in latvia at midsummer. there was a pile of small offerings on the center stone.
@semble.so · Sep 9, 2026
Found a cool link but don't know which collections to add it to? We now recommend collections for any given link 🪄 Whether you've got a ton of collections to search through or you want to surface…
@bsky.app · Sep 9, 2026
Welcome to the ONLY event about Apple happening today, as far as we know. We'll be running this as an AMAAA (Ask Me Anything About Apples). Ask your biggest Apple questions in the replies to this…
@bsky.app · Sep 9, 2026
Not to brag, but ... we snagged a couple of passes to today’s Apple event. Stay tuned for our take on all the latest and greatest Apple products.
@jay.bsky.team · Sep 9, 2026
become an animist and never again worry about whether the machines are thinking. so are the trees? the machines can help us make better websites though
@atmosphere.community · Sep 9, 2026
What does a timeline for getting permissioned data to be generally available look like? Bryan shares his suggestions. [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@atmosphere.community · Sep 8, 2026
Thanks @atproto.fr for taking on organizing work around @fosdem.org 2027. @viivi.rocks @gui.do also sticking up their hands to help. [contains quote post or other embedded content]
IFTAS · Sep 8, 2026
Updates to IFTAS Denylists and Access Options
At IFTAS, our mission is to equip Social Web moderators and administrators with the tools and data they need to keep their communities safe. To make managing moderation feeds easier, more flexible, and more accessible across various…
@jay.bsky.team · Sep 8, 2026
i was so close to here once and didn’t know to go visit this tree. still upset about it [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@semble.so · Sep 7, 2026
New to Semble? No problem! Easily find curators you already know with our Bluesky following feed. It shows you Semble activity from accounts you follow on Bluesky 🦋 Portable data in action 🤝
@atmosphere.community · Sep 7, 2026
👀🪿 We're now moved our atmosphere account to a permissioned data capable PDS, thanks @ngerakines.me Succesfully logged into @offprint.app @leaflet.pub @bsky.app @mu.social so far.
@jay.bsky.team · Sep 6, 2026
love going for a relaxing stroll with my dogs aage, doubtaco, plaumu, chault, and eror
@atmosphere.community · Sep 4, 2026
5 more days! Filling out this application is extremely good practice in thinking about what you're building and why! [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@bsky.app · Sep 4, 2026
Thread numbering is out of beta! Threaded posts are now automatically numbered, to help you follow along. Check out the automatic numbering on this thread to see it in action. [contains quote post or…
@bsky.app · Sep 4, 2026
v1.132 is live! Starter Packs are one of the best ways to find new people to follow—but how do you find the Starter Packs? As of today, look for them right in the main search box. You'll see the…
@semble.so · Sep 2, 2026
Announcing our newly designed explore page 📣 Your go-to place to discover content and curators across the network. Read on to learn about what's on the page. semble.so/explore
@semble.so · Sep 2, 2026
Double the love if it's shared on @semble.so 🫶 [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@atmosphere.community · Aug 31, 2026
Great new features in @heron.tunji.dev, a Bluesky app for Android: search -> save as a feed using @graze.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@semble.so · Aug 31, 2026
🔄 2 new Semble Connection types just dropped! - "References" - A mentions or references B (for example podcast episode A references and discusses paper B) - "Same as" - A refers to the same…
@atmosphere.community · Aug 30, 2026
An attempt at seeing how big the Netherlands atproto user community is - very cool! [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@atmosphere.community · Aug 28, 2026
We finally got @pixeline.be's atproto Belgium properly merged, and @davidwhittingham.com is tweaking the globe look & feel atmosphere.community/communities Other things to put on maps, like pulsing…
@bsky.app · Aug 27, 2026
Now you can opt out of having your posts shown to non-followers in the Discover feed. We know not everyone wants to go viral. Sometimes you're just posting for your followers. This is one of a few…
@bsky.app · Aug 25, 2026
Big video update! You can now post videos up to 10 minutes long, and they'll upload 2–3x faster. That's on top of the recent increase in maximum file size to 300MB. We can’t wait to see what you’ll…
@Mastedon · Aug 25, 2026
Hannah Aubry is leaving Mastodon after her time with us as community director and board member. We’re very grateful for her contributions, ideas, and commitment to Mastodon and the fediverse. Thank…
We Distribute · Aug 25, 2026
The Fediverse is Throwing a Music Festival
Believe it or not, the Fediverse has a thriving independent art community. This week, a bunch of them are coming together to perform online. The post The Fediverse is Throwing a Music Festival appeared first on We Distribute.
Mastedon Blog · Aug 20, 2026
Mastodon 4.7
This release of Mastodon focuses entirely on technical improvements that are not necessarily visible on the user side, ahead of the ambitiously user-focused Mastodon 5.0 release later this year. Our goal is to improve compatibility with…
AT Protocol Blog · Aug 20, 2026
The Atproto Spaces Alpha is Live
Atproto Spaces, formerly known as “the permissioned data protocol,” is a new extension to atproto that enables non-public data. The alpha is now officially open. Here’s how to develop with it and what to expect as we work towards the full…
@bsky.app · Aug 19, 2026
First Bluesky user to judge the Great British Bake Off! 🍰 [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@semble.so · Aug 18, 2026
Not sure how to get started with Semble? We now have in-app onboarding! It's a great time to try out Semble or share it with a curious friend 🥳 Try it out: semble.so/onboarding
@Mastedon · Aug 18, 2026
After publishing the results of Discovery Week, we can now give you a first sneak peak at Mastodon 5.0, our next big version. It will bring a new visual look to your screens, a refreshed and calmer…
Mastedon Blog · Aug 18, 2026
5.0: Laying the foundation
Two weeks ago, we shared insights from Mastodon’s first Discovery Week and how it’s informing our roadmap. Today, we’re offering a deeper dive on what’s in store for Mastodon 5.0 – not an exhaustive list of changes, but a glimpse into…
@bsky.app · Aug 17, 2026
We apologize for yesterday’s service problems. Bluesky experienced a DDoS attack—a flood of junk traffic meant to knock servers offline—over a period of 24 hours. We have upgraded our defenses in…
AT Protocol Blog · Aug 13, 2026
Introducing Bluesky Protocol Services
A new home for the infrastructure Bluesky runs on the open network — including Jetstream v2 with network replay, a new Jetstream SDK, and a lex-based TypeScript SDK
@Mastedon · Aug 12, 2026
Today we're sharing additional guidelines about our Trade Mark Policy based on community feedback that we received. The new guidelines, and more background about these changes, are available on our…
Mastedon Blog · Aug 12, 2026
Sharing Guidelines about Mastodon’s Trade Mark Policy
Recently, members of the community informed us that our Trade Mark Policy isn’t clear enough when it comes to when, where, and how servers and developers can use our brand name (Mastodon), particularly in the URL of a server. We…
Mastedon Blog · Aug 12, 2026
Trunk & Tidbits, July 2026
Welcome to the 28th edition of Trunks & Tidbits! This is the summer here in Europe, but while some of the team is enjoying some well-earned vacations, the work on Mastodon continues and we made a lot of progress this month. The team is…
@semble.so · Aug 11, 2026
Semble Extension is out! 📥 Save any link in a click 🔗 Find related articles, videos, and more on any page 🔍 Search Semble from your tab ✍️ Highlight a passage and it saves as a note on the link 🕸️ Draw…
@bsky.app · Aug 10, 2026
v1.130 is live! Want to follow someone for their posts but not their reposts? Now you can — turn on "Hide reposts in feeds" for any account you follow.
AT Protocol Blog · Aug 7, 2026
Make the PDS Your Own: Customization and Metrics
Branding, observability, and a session-list fix in the newest reference PDS.
@semble.so · Aug 6, 2026
Would people like to see some of these new reaction types on Semble? :) If so, which? [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@bsky.app · Aug 5, 2026
We’re rolling out improvements to trending topics right now! If you don’t already have it, you will in the next day or so. The new system catches more topics, identifies more posts within that topic,…
@Mastedon · Aug 5, 2026
We're excited to share the results from Mastodon's first #DiscoveryWeek! In case you missed it, earlier this year our Head of Design @imanijoy arranged a week of workshops and surveys to get to know…
@semble.so · Aug 5, 2026
every time you save a link to Semble, not only are you making it easier for yourself to find it again in the future, but also anyone else who may be looking for related content! [contains quote post…
Mastedon Blog · Aug 5, 2026
Discovery Week 2026: What we learned, and what we’re doing next
I joined Mastodon in the summer of 2025 as the first full-time design hire. I have an extensive background in improving software usability, diversity and belonging for online communities, but I was new to Mastodon and the fediverse.…
@bsky.app · Aug 4, 2026
Update: group chats can now host up to 100 members. [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@semble.so · Jul 31, 2026
Check out this wonderful map of the Sembleverse 🤩 [contains quote post or other embedded content]
Mastedon Blog · Jul 31, 2026
Announcing new Terms of Service for our servers
Today, we’re announcing new User Terms of Service (ToS) for the two Mastodon servers we run, mastodon.social and mastodon.online. The new ToS will go into effect on August 31, 2026. Read on to learn what’s changing. What has happened so…
IFTAS · Jul 30, 2026
Deprecation Notice: CARIAD Domain Observatory Transition
The CARIAD Domain Observatory Web service (cariad.fedicheck.iftas.org) is being shut down. To ensure server administrators and moderation teams can retain access to reliable, consensus-driven moderation data, IFTAS is transitioning to a…
@Mastedon · Jul 29, 2026
RE: Have you taken the @iftas Social Web Operations Survey yet? 🧐 There's only one day left! #Fediverse #socialWeb #MastoAdmin
@semble.so · Jul 29, 2026
We redesigned the Semble landing page! 🎉 Now with clearer info about what Semble actually does, and a FAQ if you still have questions :) 🏗️ Also a builders section with inspo from our awesome…
IFTAS · Jul 28, 2026
Recommended Accounts
One of the greatest delights of running a Social Web community is welcoming new members and helping them find their feet, and find their people. Unlike traditional social media platforms, decentral spaces don’t use invasive algorithms to…
@jay.bsky.team · Jul 23, 2026
This week, we’re introducing Quests, an interactive research and exploration tool for the Atmosphere. You can ask Attie to pull information about trending topics, identify influential accounts in a…
@Mastedon · Jul 23, 2026
It's time for our first Server Spotlight! We want to help people find their communities across the #fediverse so we're featuring servers here on this account. First up: The Mended Drum, a home for…
@Mastedon · Jul 17, 2026
RE: Congratulations @pfefferle and @activitypub.blog, and thank you @nlnet and @NGIZero for all the ways you support the #Fediverse and #SocialWeb 💝
Mastedon Blog · Jul 17, 2026
Trunk & Tidbits, June 2026
Welcome to the 27th edition of Trunks & Tidbits! Releases The big release for this month is Mastodon 4.6! You can read more about it in our announcement. If you work with the Mastodon API, you will also want to read our specific article.…
@Mastedon · Jul 16, 2026
New in Mastodon 4.6: Newsletters 📬 Mastodon servers now support email newsletters, which allow people without a social web account to subscribe to your posts via email. This feature is opt-in at the…
AT Protocol Blog · Jul 15, 2026
AT Protocol Trademark
Bluesky now owns the trademark for AT Protocol to shield the ecosystem and make sure it can be used as widely as possible.
@jay.bsky.team · Jul 10, 2026
I’m thrilled Toni is staying to lead us into this next chapter. He’s spent the past four months proving it, leading with curiosity and courage. Welcome (again) Toni! [contains quote post or other…
@bsky.app · Jul 10, 2026
Personnel news: @toni.bsky.team is dropping the “interim” from his title and will serve as our permanent CEO! [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@bsky.app · Jul 9, 2026
v1.127 is live! We're rolling out improvements to search over the coming weeks. You'll get more relevant results and more ways to find what you're looking for. The new "Filters" button lets you query…
@Mastedon · Jul 7, 2026
RE: Congratulations to @dansup on the new and improved Make sure to check it out, and while you're at it, share it with 5 people who haven't joined the #Fediverse yet 👀
@Mastedon · Jul 7, 2026
The landing page of your Mastodon server doesn't need to look like a social media feed. As of our latest release, those running Mastodon servers can now set up a custom landing page that highlights…
@bsky.app · Jul 2, 2026
Pretty sure this is the first award issued for Bluesky posting 🎉 [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@Mastedon · Jun 30, 2026
RE: This is a great idea! Hey everybody, post a Collection you made or your favourite one that you've found in this thread. And don't forget to #Collections :)
@Mastedon · Jun 30, 2026
Collections let you curate, share, and discover groups of profiles, to help you find the people and content that interests you. Here's how they're different: ✅ You decide whether your profile can…
Mastedon Blog · Jun 30, 2026
Trunk & Tidbits, May 2026
Welcome to the 26th edition of Trunks & Tidbits! It is a bit later than usual, but a lot happened in May. First of all, we welcomed Pia into the team as a backend developer. This new hire was made possible by our recently announced…
@jay.bsky.team · Jun 25, 2026
Celebrated Jāņi (midsummer) in Latvia this year! Bonfires and dancing till dawn, flower and oak wreaths, songs about Saule, the sun goddess, that are older than the churches. The Baltics hold a…
@bsky.app · Jun 25, 2026
Bluesky launched in February 2023 as an invite-only platform. As of June 2026, we have 45 million users. For reference, that's almost the population of Argentina. Thank you for being here with us 💙…
AT Protocol Blog · Jun 24, 2026
The Reference PDS Gets an Account Management Page
Now anyone can easily manage their atproto account on the web.
@bsky.app · Jun 23, 2026
What is offsides? Why is everyone so excited about Cabo Verde? What’s up with Alexi Lalas? Consider this the official Intro to World Cup thread. Drop your questions about soccer in the replies and…
@bsky.app · Jun 22, 2026
If you like writing long threads on Bluesky, wait until you discover "blog posts." Start blogging with @pckt.blog, @leaflet.pub or @offprint.app today and get 25% off your first year, on us.
Mastedon Blog · Jun 18, 2026
Why the social web must work together
In case you missed it, a lot has happened in the European social web community over the last few weeks. We’re thrilled about these developments and wanted to share our perspective on what ties them together. Until now, many have…
AT Protocol Blog · Jun 18, 2026
Going Off Protocol
We’re expanding our office hours livestream. Look for it wherever you get your podcasts.
@bsky.app · Jun 17, 2026
v1.125 is live! You can now reply to specific messages in group chats and DMs. This was one of the top requests we heard after launching Group Chats last week. So we built it. On mobile, swipe a…
@bsky.app · Jun 17, 2026
This Sunday is Father's Day in more than 90 countries, and we have the perfect gift for the father in your life
@Mastedon · Jun 17, 2026
A big new release after months of work is a good time to mention that #Mastodon is crowdfunded. Unlike many other platforms out there, we don’t take venture capital, we don’t sell ads, and we don’t…
IFTAS · Jun 17, 2026
The 2026 Social Web Operations Survey is Open
You’ll notice we’ve given the project a fresh name this year. We’ve shifted from “Moderator Needs Assessment” to the Social Web Operations Survey because the roles across our independent spaces have grown so much. If you’re managing server…
@Mastedon · Jun 17, 2026
#Mastodon 4.6 is here! It's been a long time in the works, but it's finally ready. In this release, we're introducing Collections—a way to share curated collections of profiles to help old and new…
Mastedon Blog · Jun 17, 2026
Mastodon 4.6
After many months of design, development, gathering feedback, and testing, today we’re releasing a big update with Mastodon 4.6. The headliner of this release is Collections, a way to create and share curated collections of profiles.…
Mastedon Blog · Jun 12, 2026
Mastodon 4.6 for Developers
We just published the first release candidate for the next version of Mastodon, and the final release isn’t far off. Version 4.6 brings a number of exciting new features, including the highly anticipated Collections. and a fresh,…
@bsky.app · Jun 11, 2026
Along with group chats, we've rolled out a new way to share your profile and invite friends to find you on Bluesky. Check your profile — you'll see a new share button. You can use this to create a…
AT Protocol Blog · Jun 11, 2026
What if your RPG character could log in to any game?
Carrying your adventures through many worlds with the AT Protocol
@Mastedon · Jun 5, 2026
Following the @EUCommission Tech Sovereignty and Open Source Strategy (and Mastodon’s direct mention within it!) announced this week… Our team is proud to have signed and contributed to the drafting…
AT Protocol Blog · Jun 4, 2026
Build an Atmospheric Website (with CodeTV)
Watch the episode and follow along to build a website on AT Protocol.
Mastedon Blog · Jun 3, 2026
Europe's New Tech Strategy Puts Open Source Front and Centre
The European Commission has just released a major strategy on technological sovereignty, and it’s placing open source software squarely in the spotlight. The message is clear: open source is key to true digital independence. Right…
AT Protocol Blog · May 27, 2026
Now in your timeline: Standard.site
Articles from across the open web published with this community-built format now receive richer treatment in the Bluesky app
AT Protocol Blog · May 21, 2026
TypeScript SDK Upgrades
Modernizing our TS packages and moving the lex SDK closer to 1.0
Mastedon Blog · May 19, 2026
Trunk & Tidbits, April 2026
Welcome to the 25th edition of Trunks & Tidbits! Product & Community Updates Looking back at April: We made an exciting announcement about how we’re improving the server admin experience thanks to generous funding from the Sovereign Tech…
AT Protocol Blog · May 11, 2026
Report-Based Moderation in Ozone
A report-centric workflow for Ozone with new queues, assignments, real-time collaboration, and a per-report activity log.
Mastedon Blog · May 5, 2026
Community Spotlight: Tzipporah and Yehuda of Turtle Island Social
When people think about running a Mastodon instance they often picture servers, code, and technical infrastructure. They’re right! That’s important and non-trivial work, but it’s not the only kind of work involved in building a…
We Distribute · Apr 30, 2026
The Seven Deadly Fediverse UX Sins: A Redemption Report Card
Six months after an initial analysis, two Fediverse experts come back to examine where user experience has changed. Are we on the path of redemption, or repeating the same old sins? The post The Seven Deadly Fediverse UX Sins: A Redemption…
AT Protocol Blog · Apr 21, 2026
Serving the For You Feed
How the maintainer of the popular For You feed serves it from their living room!
Mastedon Blog · Apr 14, 2026
Sovereign Tech Agency funding
We are delighted to announce that Mastodon has been awarded a €614k service agreement by the Sovereign Tech Fund (@SovTechFund) to support improvements and updates to Mastodon and the broader software ecosystem. Out of the total amount,…
AT Protocol Blog · Apr 14, 2026
Indexing Standard Site
This guest post from Steve Simkins, creator of Sequoia and docs.surf, outlines the strategy he used to index standard.site records.
Mastedon Blog · Apr 10, 2026
New t-shirts, pins and posters
We’ve just released two new t-shirts on our shop, based on slogan suggestions from the community, and featuring lovely artwork from our artist Dopatwo. One is “My friends are not for sale”, and the other is “I write ALT text”. We’ve chosen…
Mastedon Blog · Apr 10, 2026
Trunk & Tidbits, March 2026
Welcome to the 24th edition of Trunk & Tidbits 🎉 We’ve been publishing this monthly series, “behind the scenes of the code” from the Mastodon team, for a whole two years now! We’re getting close to the release of Mastodon 4.6. In the past…
Mastedon Blog · Apr 9, 2026
Designing Collections
People come to the Fediverse to connect with others around communities and topics of interest. We’ve seen people enjoy their time on Mastodon the most, when they can follow and engage with individuals and organisations that have…
AT Protocol Blog · Apr 2, 2026
Kicking off the ATP Working Group at the IETF
The Authenticated Transfer Protocol working group has been created at the IETF. Now that we have a charter, we are looking forward to participation from the broader ATP ecosystem.
Mastedon Blog · Mar 26, 2026
A Redesign for Profiles
Profiles are the primary way for people using Mastodon to ‘meet’ one another on a deeper level – beyond a threaded conversation or search results. You might have noticed that the overall design of Profiles hasn’t been explored in a while,…
AT Protocol Blog · Mar 24, 2026
AT Protocol Roadmap (Spring 2026)
Updates to the AT Protocol roadmap, including Permissioned Data and Account Experience.
AT Protocol Blog · Mar 20, 2026
Introducing Hubble: A Public Mirror for the Whole Atmosphere
Bluesky is providing a grant to the creator of Microcosm to build a full mirror of public data on the Atmosphere to help make the network more resilient.
We Distribute · Mar 10, 2026
Jay Graber Steps Down as Bluesky CEO
Jay Graber is most widely known as the CEO of Bluesky PBC. In a surprising announcement, she is stepping down from the role to serve as Chief Innovation Officer. The post Jay Graber Steps Down as Bluesky CEO appeared first on We Distribute.
Mastedon Blog · Mar 10, 2026
Trunk & Tidbits, February 2026
Welcome to our monthly engineering update. The team is continuing to work on the next major version of Mastodon (4.6), as well as maintaining the current stable releases. Before we dive in to our regular review of code changes and updates…
AT Protocol Blog · Mar 9, 2026
Working to Decentralize FedCM
Bluesky Social PBC have given a grant to Emelia Smith, an Invited Expert with the FedID Working Group, to work on FedCM with the goal of making FedCM really work for the decentralized web.
AT Protocol Blog · Mar 3, 2026
Supporting the npmx Alpha Launch
The launch of npmx is an incredible showcase for how open source communities can build quickly on top of atproto.
Mastedon Blog · Mar 2, 2026
A new Share button
Have you ever wondered why news articles around the web have buttons to share to some of those other social sites, but not on Mastodon? There used to be a legitimate reason for this: unlike legacy social, Mastodon isn’t a single monolithic…
We Distribute · Feb 25, 2026
Federated End-to-End Encrypted Messaging is Coming Soon
One of the Social Web Foundation's initiatives for improving ActivityPub will soon be a reality for the network. The post Federated End-to-End Encrypted Messaging is Coming Soon appeared first on We Distribute.
Mastedon Blog · Feb 19, 2026
Mastodon is for the people
Hi, I’m Hannah. I’m a community builder and long-time professional social media poster, though most of my “greatest hits” weren’t under my own name. I’ve managed and contributed to social accounts for a blowtorch manufacturer,…
Mastedon Blog · Feb 18, 2026
Our technical direction
Hello everyone! I’m Renaud, and I’m the Technical Director at Mastodon. I’ve also been the technical lead for delivering Mastodon releases for several years now. This post is co-written with Imani, our lead product designer. Mastodon…
AT Protocol Blog · Feb 18, 2026
PLC Read Replicas
Introducing a self-hostable did:plc read-replica service.
Mastedon Blog · Feb 17, 2026
Connecting the world through thriving online communities
Over the past couple of decades, the concept of the “social” internet has come a long way - from the first interactive websites and the Web 2.0 era, blogs and self-publishing, the ability for people to create and share their own content…
AT Protocol Blog · Feb 17, 2026
Welcome to the New atproto.com
We’ve updated just about everything about atproto.com to make it easier for developers to just build things.
Mastedon Blog · Feb 13, 2026
Administrative updates
In November 2025, we shared our new organisational structure, and explained that the process to establish a new, non-profit, home for the project in Europe is well underway. In the same post, we also mentioned that our German-based…
Mastedon Blog · Feb 11, 2026
FOSDEM 2026 Recap
This year, the Mastodon team returned to FOSDEM for the third time. FOSDEM is an annual gathering of open source developers, held in Brussels. We’re excited to report that the Fediverse is feeling vibrant! FOSDEM has become a central…
Mastedon Blog · Feb 11, 2026
Trunk & Tidbits, January 2026
Intro Welcome to Mastodon’s monthly product and engineering update, looking back at January 2026. Events We’ve just published a recap of our visit to FOSDEM 2026. We’ve had feedback that some event updates were a bit…
IFTAS · Jan 30, 2026
IFTAS Response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence “Towards European open digital ecosystems”
IFTAS welcomes this initiative and strongly supports the Commission’s recognition of open-source software as a strategic component of digital sovereignty, security, and innovation. The EU open-source sector benefits from a rich and diverse…
AT Protocol Blog · Jan 24, 2026
Upcoming Relay Transition
What the new relay rollout means for consumers of the firehose.
IFTAS · Jan 21, 2026
Behind the Numbers: Who Moderates the Social Web?
Volunteers, burnout, and the people holding the line Who is doing the work to keep the social web safe? Who responds to reports, blocks malicious actors, answers legal requests, and supports users in distress? According to the 2025 Social…