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.
Social Web Foundation · Nov 1, 2026
Reminder: Grants Deadline is 4 Nov 2026
Just a reminder for those of you out there thinking about producing great content on the Fediverse: our Fediverse Multimedia Grants program has a deadline this week: 23:59 4 Nov 2026 AOE (anywhere on earth). If you or someone you know (or…
@atmosphere.community · Oct 31, 2026
Good morning Europe! We sent out our first newsletter in a while, covering CFPs and Protocols @viivi.rocks & @edouard.paris applied & got an atproto devroom accepted at @fosdem.org, so it's time to…
@bsky.app · Oct 30, 2026
New in beta: the moderation inbox. Now you can see the reports you've made, and find out what happened to the content you reported, right in the Bluesky app. Notices about your account and appeals…
@bsky.app · Oct 30, 2026
v1.137 is live! Now you can add a widget to your home screen that shows what’s trending on Bluesky. We also squashed some bugs and made a few performance improvements.
@atmosphere.community · Oct 29, 2026
If you’re actively involved in building open social & operating in Europe, respond in thread to Sherif from @eurosky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]
AT Protocol Blog · Oct 29, 2026
Open Social Groups — the Vision
Showcasing the full vision for Open Social Groups, from the Spaces blog series
@atmosphere.community · Oct 28, 2026
So awesome to be sharing this year's @atmosphereconf.org design, as well as the NEW GOOSE Thanks to Johanna, creative director from @moat-studio.bsky.social, for leading design.
Social Web Foundation · Oct 28, 2026
FOSDEM 2027 – Social Web Devroom – Call For Participation
The Social Web Foundation is pleased to announce the Social Web Devroom at FOSDEM 2027, and invite participants to submit proposals for talks for the event. FOSDEM is an exciting free and open source software event in Brussels, Belgium…
Mastedon Blog · Oct 28, 2026
Trunk & Tidbits, September 2026
Welcome to the 30th edition of Trunks & Tidbits! Releases We made two patch releases for all supported versions since our last Trunk & Tidbits post. As of this publication, our latest supported versions are 4.7.3, 4.6.9, 4.5.19 and 4.4.26.…
@atmosphere.community · Oct 27, 2026
It’s pretty great when an 18 year old blog (and blogging platform!) can get integrated with modern standards. Congrats @opensource.google for connecting Blogger to @standard.site [contains quote post…
@semble.so · Oct 27, 2026
So many plugin downloads in the first week! 🥳 Collective Knowledge Gardening is blooming 🌻 🌱 Install the plugin here:
@semble.so · Oct 25, 2026
Did you know that we gave a lighting talk at DWeb Camp in July? It's a friendly explainer of what Semble is, check it out or share with a curious friend!
@semble.so · Oct 22, 2026
Last week was our 1st bday on @tangled.org 🥳 Time flies in the atmosphere!
@bsky.app · Oct 22, 2026
Also new in today’s v1.136 update: iPad support! One of our most-requested features is finally here in beta. Try out the Bluesky app on your iPad, and if you see anything off, let us know under…
@bsky.app · Oct 22, 2026
v1.136 is live! Introducing: Profile links We want independent writers, artists, developers, and creators to be able to build and fund sustainable projects on Bluesky. Help your followers know how to…
AT Protocol Blog · Oct 22, 2026
An Intro to Atmospheric Groups
Atmospheric Groups, part of the Spaces blog series
@semble.so · Oct 21, 2026
🔥 The 5 hottest links on Semble over the last week 1. Atmosphere Feed · For You — first saved by @bmann.ca
@semble.so · Oct 20, 2026
Semble Collect, now available in @reams.ink! If you haven't checked out this awesome atproto markdown editor, now is a great time to! [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@semble.so · Oct 20, 2026
Calling all Obsidian users! We now have an Obsidian plugin that lets you easily manage links in your notes using Semble. Install it here: read more here: blog.cosmik.network/3mybawxqrf22h Setup…
@bsky.app · Oct 19, 2026
if you remember none pizza with left beef, it's time to start taking a daily multivitamin [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@Mastedon · Oct 19, 2026
We didn’t want to require you to have a GitHub profile to report issues or suggest ideas, so starting now you can do it on our new community forum. You can also vote for other people’s ideas to keep…
@Mastedon · Oct 19, 2026
#Mastodon is getting a new look in our upcoming 5.0 release. We wrote a bit more about our design process and how we approach community input. If you’re on mastodon.social you will see the new design…
Mastedon Blog · Oct 19, 2026
5.0: A closer look
October is here, and it’s almost time for Mastodon’s 5.0 release! We announced our plans for big changes in an early preview back in August. In this companion article, we’re hoping to shed light on some of the decisions…
@semble.so · Oct 18, 2026
Connections now animate so you can see exactly which way links flow, with updated labels to match.
@bsky.app · Oct 17, 2026
no kings includes billionaires who think they’re kings [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@bsky.app · Oct 16, 2026
“Pro wrestling conversations, like sports on Bluesky across the board, rarely engagement-farm—posts are celebratory and much more real. The lesson is to invest in product features that serve people…
@atmosphere.community · Oct 15, 2026
The Call for Presentations (CFP) is now open for @atmosphereconf.org We're looking forward to seeing your great submissions!
@jay.bsky.team · Oct 15, 2026
what the heck flappy butterfly is so hard, how are people getting such high scores?? clearly i'm just bad at games. try your hand here: savoring-proud-chime.attie.site
@jay.bsky.team · Oct 14, 2026
agents are online, and they’re here to stay. open protocols are the layer that lasts, so excited to see human agent interactions being prototyped on delve.town [contains quote post or other embedded…
AT Protocol Blog · Oct 14, 2026
Developer Experience Goals for Atproto Spaces
A new series nailing down the moving parts of building on Spaces
@atmosphere.community · Oct 13, 2026
Time is defined in RFC 738, and in this case it's rushing towards us as @ietf.org #IETF127 comes to San Francisco in November a month from now. There's a planning thread in the forum And you can RSVP…
Social Web Foundation · Oct 13, 2026
FOSDEM 2027 Dev Room Application Is In
One thing people have asked me over the last month is whether #SWF will be organising the Social Web Devroom at #FOSDEM2027 . The answer is: fingers crossed! We submitted the application to manage the devroom ahead of the October 4…
@Mastedon · Oct 9, 2026
New #Plushtodon colours now available for pre-orders on our shop! This is a way to support our work and get a squishy friend at the same time. #Merchtodon
@semble.so · Oct 9, 2026
Not only can you find related content in Semble, but also discover the people behind it! People-powered discovery ✊ [contains quote post or other embedded content]
Mastedon Blog · Oct 9, 2026
Plushtodon pre-orders now open
While our team is working hard on finishing up the 5.0 update for Mastodon, I have something else to share with you. This year, instead of launching sales towards the end of November, leaving very little time for shipping before everything…
Social Web Foundation · Oct 8, 2026
Evan Prodromou on “Search Engine”
A few months back, we posted about the new Fediverse instance called “the Forkiverse“. This is a Mastodon instance started by the hosts of the Search Engine podcast and the Hard Fork podcast. The site has picked up tens of thousands of…
Social Web Foundation · Oct 7, 2026
Call for Proposals: Fediverse Multimedia Grants
Today, with the help of our partner the Interledger Foundation, we are announcing a new program of grants for multimedia software and creators. In this program, we are asking software developers and publishers to partner to make new and…
Social Web Foundation · Oct 7, 2026
Internationalized Webfinger Handles in ActivityPub
ActivityPub software usually (but not always!) uses a handle format defined by RFC 7033, Webfinger, which looks like username@domain.example. There’s a ActivityPub and Webfinger report from the Social Web Community Group that details how…
We Distribute · Oct 6, 2026
Introducing Fedizen, Our Bonfire Project
"What's he building in there?" echoes through my mind. In our latest experiment, we are building a new type of Fediverse experience geared towards aiding discovery. Here's how we get there. The post Introducing Fedizen, Our Bonfire Project…
@atmosphere.community · Oct 3, 2026
Join the FediForum unconference this coming Tuesday, organized by @j12t.org fediforum.org/2026-10/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@semble.so · Oct 2, 2026
We have a meme for that! Networked cognition to the rescue 🕸️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@atmosphere.community · Sep 30, 2026
Congrats to @aster.id & @atproto.science team on the launch of Aster ID: accounts for researchers as a non-profit service, hosted on the open web. And incubated by @modalfoundation.eurosky.social…
@semble.so · Sep 29, 2026
If only we had knowledge networks to help us build research taste and learn it from other human researchers... ;) [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@atmosphere.community · Sep 28, 2026
Welcome to the new PLC Organization @plcred.org “a small Swiss Association (‘Verein’) which provides open network identifier infrastructure. It serves as a neutral steward for the Public Ledger of…
@jay.bsky.team · Sep 28, 2026
who up exploring the harvest moon reverie on the new bluesky atlas [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@semble.so · Sep 27, 2026
Say hello to Semble Reader 📖 🤓 An in-app article reading experience designed for focus and link foraging 🌱 🫐 Available for all links on the Semble page by clicking the 'Reader' button in the top left…
@jay.bsky.team · Sep 26, 2026
so real. nothing teaches you how to chill like “if i don’t chill out i’m going to run out of air and die” [contains quote post or other embedded content]
Social Web Foundation · Sep 25, 2026
webfinger package for NodeJS
About 14 years ago, I created a webfinger package for NodeJS. At the time, NodeJS was only a few years old. I had created pump.io as a new social networking engine and the successor to StatusNet. I needed a client for webfinger lookup —…
AT Protocol Blog · Sep 24, 2026
MySky: Open, Controllable Feed Infrastructure for the Atmosphere
MySky is an algorithmic feed running on Bluesky, with a settings panel that shows you the whole ranking pipeline exactly as it runs.
@atmosphere.community · Sep 23, 2026
Congrats to @blackskyweb.xyz for the launch of Acorn, their community platform. [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@atmosphere.community · Sep 23, 2026
See you in Amsterdam in April 2027, if not sooner at these upcoming events: * IOSP 2026 in Leiden * @ietf.org #IETF127 in San Francisco * @fosdem.org 2027 in Brussels [contains quote post or other…
@atmosphere.community · Sep 23, 2026
Thanks so much @jimray.bsky.team @alex.bsky.team for having #AtmosphereConf organizers @gui.do @essentialrandom.bsky.social @bmann.ca on stream just now, and thanks everyone for joining in. And yes:…
@atmosphere.community · Sep 22, 2026
See you Wednesday for more @atmosphereconf.org news! [contains quote post or other embedded content]
@semble.so · Sep 18, 2026
Semble, your conference hivemind tool 🥹🫡 [contains quote post or other embedded content]
Social Web Foundation · Sep 18, 2026
EFFecting Change: How to Build a Decentralized Web that Truly Works for All
This week, Social Web Foundation Executive Director Mallory Knodel joined EFF’s Babette Ngene and public interest technologist Bruce Schneier for a conversation about how to build a decentralized web that truly works for all. The…
@jay.bsky.team · Sep 17, 2026
ai ea e/acc p(doom) singularity slowdown arms race cyberwarfare drone swarm x-risk consolidation decentralization destabilization — yes. but have you ever heard the ancient refrain of a midsummer…
@semble.so · Sep 15, 2026
If you like to #tag and @mention, today is your special day. Tagging and mentioning are now available in Semble!
@jay.bsky.team · Sep 15, 2026
touched so much grass this summer i barely posted. the next few years might be rough but this good green earth will go on, you know
@atmosphere.community · Sep 15, 2026
What if you used your atproto identity to add more trust to delivery of email? Find out more about @comail.at from creator @scottlanoue.com [contains quote post or other embedded content]
Mastedon Blog · Sep 15, 2026
Trunk & Tidbits, August 2026
Welcome to the 29th edition of Trunks & Tidbits! Releases In August, we released Mastodon 4.7, which focuses entirely on technical improvements that are not visible by users. If you are a Fediverse implementer, our release blog post will…
@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…
@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 🤝
Social Web Foundation · Sep 4, 2026
Static ActivityPub Publishing
One of the requests I (Evan) have heard often over the years about ActivityPub is to make publishing on the Fediverse as easy as publishing with RSS. To make an RSS feed for a person or a site, a publisher provides, dynamically or even…
@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]
@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…
@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…
@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…
Social Web Foundation · Aug 13, 2026
New York Fediverse Meetup Friday 14 Aug 2026 7PM
Mallory and I (Evan) will both be at HOPE in New York tomorrow. Mallory is giving a talk on I-Stars: Protocols and Power on the main stage which looks awesome. I’ll be holding a workshop to help people Get on the Fediverse Already –…
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…
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.
@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…
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.…
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…
@Mastedon · Jul 29, 2026
RE: Have you taken the @iftas Social Web Operations Survey yet? 🧐 There's only one day left! #Fediverse #socialWeb #MastoAdmin
@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.
@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…
@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…
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.
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.
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,…
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
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…
AT Protocol Blog · Jan 24, 2026
Upcoming Relay Transition
What the new relay rollout means for consumers of the firehose.
Mastedon Blog · Jan 9, 2026
Trunk & Tidbits, December 2025
Welcome back, friends: and, happy 2026. Our team is anticipating a lot of exciting developments this year! As we write this update in early January, FOSDEM is just a few weeks away. We will have a stand at the event for the third year in a…
Mastedon Blog · Dec 19, 2025
Annual Report 2024
We are happy to release our 2024 Annual Report. We’re a non-profit, and open-source; we value transparency, and we are committed to informing our users and supporters about how we operate. Our 2024 was transformative in ways we…
AT Protocol Blog · Dec 12, 2025
Introducing Tap: Repository Synchronization Made Simple
We recently released Tap, a tool designed to handle the hard parts of repo synchronization, so you can focus on building your application.