I realize that all of you reading this are already a part of the #Fediverse but you may want to pass this article around to your friends who aren't a part of it yet.
#Mastodon #ActivityPub #SocialMedia #Decentralized #Technology

https://publicknowledge.org/why-decentralized-social-media-matters/

#manifesto #science #religion #freedom #culture #recherche #research #decentralized #community

https://polydactica.neocities.org/posts/2025-05-31-On-Being-a-Rechercherian

Considering that both #XMPP and #Matrix re-invented #decentralized communication while #email was already there, makes #deltachat more interesting.

The fact that DC didn't invent a new protocol for #InstantMessaging and just used the protocol which was already there, and also that how far has it gone, is mind blowing.

At first when I was chatting with @treefit, I already was developing a Matrix client(#chooj) for #KaiOS and it was the only decentralized IM which I was using and investing resources into. I was skeptical but then I thought it would be a good idea to invest into DeltaChat, as well as Matrix. His argument, of course, wasn't good. He was arguing that we need multiple options in the case one of decentralized IMs fail. However this convinced me to give DC a try.

But now, I see that DC has very unique advantages no other messenger has. Their moto is "playing the long term" game. Unlike Matrix which suddenly exploded, DC moves very slowly. As an advantage, DC is much more consistent, hassle free, has less bugs(in my experience) and has better UI/UX than many Matrix clients. But it has got several disadvantages. Matrix has tons more features which DC hasn't got or has added them just recently such as editing messages and reactions. And it is not yet suitable for public groups, like the ones we've got in the Matrix network.

Overall, if you want secure chat with friends or family or other people you trust, DeltaChat is a very good option and the experience is very good. And I haven't seen something like #webxdc in any other IM. However if you want something like #Discord guilds for a community, Matrix is the way to go.

BTW, DC currently lacks funding, thanks to what #Trump did with #OpenTechnologyFund(#OTF). If you can help in anyway, financial or otherwise, it will be extra valuable at this point.

Edit:

BTW, here are websites of webxdc and DC:

https://delta.chat
https://webxdc.org/

Edit2: Make sure to check WebXDC, apps shared in #P2P deltachat groups or DMs.

How to Install #PeerTube on #Ubuntu VPS

This article provides an in-depth guide demonstrating how to install PeerTube on Ubuntu VPS.
What is PeerTube?
PeerTube is a decentralized, federated video hosting platform powered by WebTorrent and ActivityPub. It enables users to self-host video services and interact with other PeerTube ...
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The FUTURE is FEDERATED

“Why did you choose Mastodon and not Bluesky?” This is my answer to that question. It begins with a law from the turn of the millennium that was initially described as a failure, takes a path through domain names I've owned for nearly three decades, a need to test the winds, and ultimately lands on the fact that right now, I prioritize “decentralized” over “decentralizable” as a matter of principle.

#mastodon #bluesky #fediverse #decentralized #socialmedia

https://anders.thoresson.se/post/2025/04/decentralized-is-more-important-than-being-decentralizable/

"I’m going to describe a few unfortunate things that can happen in a #decentralized world, then look at a basic built-in feature of the Web that might make the problems go away." - https://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/2025/04/16/Decentralized-Schemes

I used to be an avid member of #DeviantArt, but have since been uninspired by the mass production of AI-generated art. I am not only an #artist but also an #artlover. I used to enjoy discovering new #art and artists on that platform but, unfortunately, all the artists are getting buried amongst the AI. You literally have to sift through the shit in order to find real art. I also removed my #Instagram account; I prefer #decentralized #opensource platforms. Hello, #Fediverse, my new home!

What is the best #decentralized #messenger out there for the long run?

#SimpleX #selfhosted #selfhosting #matrix #element #briar #deltachat #privacy

The more I read, the more I understand, the more I think #bluesky is a #decentralized scam.

Selhosted P2P E2EE File Transfer & Messaging PWA

* #OpenSource
* #CrossPlatform
* #PWA
* #iOS, #Android, #Desktop (self compile)
* App store, Play store (coming soon)
* Desktop
* #Windows, #MacOS, #Linux (self compile)
* run `index.html` on any modern #browser
* #Decentralized
* #Secure
* #NoCookies
* #P2P #encrypted
* No registration
* No installing
* #Messaging
* Group Messaging (coming soon)
* Text Messaging
* #Multimedia Messaging
* #Screensharing (on desktop browsers)
* Offline Messaging (in #research phase)
* #FileTransfer
* #VideoCalls
* #DataOwnership
* #SelfHosted
* GitHub pages Hosting
* #LocalOnly storage

Check it out!

https://positive-intentions.com

(Degoogled links to the apps)
- Chat: https://chat.positive-intentions.com
- File: https://file.positive-intentions.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/positive-intentions

"Protecting #democracy from threats created by Internet #platforms is a laudable goal. But it is not worth the cost imposed by legislative attempts so far: empowering the government to control legal speech online. Lawmakers’ attempts to impose their own top-down speech rules are particularly unwarranted given the far more promising possibilities offered by #usercontrolled and #decentralized #contentmoderation systems."

https://techpolicy.press/regulated-democracy-and-regulated-speech

Sabato 5 aprile parlerò ad una riunione didattica con il #NaLUG riguardo le piattaforme di #chat libere e #opensource, decentralizzate e private. Maggiori informazioni qui sulla riunione e su dove si terrà: https://www.nalug.tech/nalugunina-sabato-5-aprile-2025/.

How to Host Your Own #Mastodon Server on a #VPS (5 Minute Quick-Start Guide)

This article provides a guide for how to host your own Mastodon server on a VPS.

Running your own Mastodon server on a VPS is an excellent way to enjoy an efficient and secure Mastodon experience.
What is Mastodon?
Mastodon is a #decentralized social media platform that enables users to post ...
Continued https://blog.radwebhosting.com/how-to-host-your-own-mastodon-server-on-a-vps/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost #installguide #selfhosting #rubyonrails #selfhosted #rubygems #activitypub

Movim offers a feature-packed social and chat alternative to the big centralized and proprietary platforms.

It is decentralized, fully built on the #XMPP Internet standard and can easily be deployed on a simple web server.

Which social or chat platform do you think Movim replaces the best?

#alternative #madeineurope #decentralized @european_alternatives

Anybody know of a good alternative to #matrix for #e2ee #decentralized chat?

Consieering #xmpp again. Have tried #jami

#matrix is pretty good but maintaining it is more hassle than I'd like, and my local users don't really benefit from the #federation aspect much.

Just shopping I guess