A decentralized, open-source social media platform and alternative to larger apps like X and Threads.
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Mastodon is a decentralized, open-source social media platform that operates on the ActivityPub protocol as part of the fediverse. It offers an alternative to centralized social networks by allowing users to join independent servers, each with its own community and focus. The platform is actively developing new features to improve user onboarding, support creators, and enhance server administration. Mastodon has seen growth spurts, particularly following major events on other social media platforms, and is working to make its decentralized model more approachable for new users.
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What does Mastodon do?
Mastodon is a decentralized, open-source social media platform that operates on the ActivityPub protocol as part of the fediverse. It offers an alternative to centralized social networks by allowing users to join independent servers, each with its own community and focus. The platform is actively developing new features to improve user onboarding, support creators, and enhance server administration. Mastodon has seen growth spurts, particularly following major events on other social media platfo…
How much funding has Mastodon raised?
Mastodon has raised a total of $63M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series A.
When was Mastodon founded?
Mastodon was founded in 2016.
What industry does Mastodon operate in?
Mastodon operates in Social Media, Decentralized Technology, Open Source.