By Eugen Rochko (CEO/Founder @ Mastodon)

Today, Meta is launching its new microblogging platform called Threads. What is noteworthy about this launch is that Threads intends to become part of the decentralized social web by using the same standard protocol as Mastodon, ActivityPub. There’s been a lot of speculation around what Threads will be and what it means for Mastodon. We’ve put together some of the most common questions and our responses based on what was launched today…

  • The Cuuuuube@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    He didn’t create mastodon with the dream of destroying corporate social networks, but instead because he had a bright-eyed dream that everyone could create their own social network experience. I think he’s naive about Facebook’s intentions, but I think to his mind, a big tech company adopting the technology to interact with Mastodon is what he always wanted

    • i_am_not_a_robot
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      1 year ago

      Corporate social networks federating is important for users. If you had Facebook or still have Facebook, you know there is pressure to stay on Facebook because friends and family are on Facebook. They can’t be bothered to make an account anywhere else, and if you leave then you’re the problem. Usually after you leave, they just don’t talk to you online anymore. Federation gives users an option to leave the social network service without leaving their social network.