Mastodon, a federated microblogging network
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Mastodon, a federated microblogging network launched on January 2, 2017 with 172 votes, #187 of 3,671 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
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Mastodon is a decentralized social network for microblogging, launched in 2017. It allows users to post short messages and interact with others across independent servers rather than relying on a single company. The platform is designed for people seeking an alternative to centralized social media, offering greater control over data and community moderation. Mastodon operates as free, open-source software that anyone can host.
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The original server of Mastodon, operated by Mastodon GmbH for the common good.
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