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Encyclopaedia Britannica adds an entry on the fediverse

Original: # Britannica / # Fediverse / The fediverse is a decentralised network linked mainly by ActivityPub, enabling cross-platf

Encyclopaedia Britannica now covers the fediverse, describing it as a decentralised network linked mainly through the ActivityPub protocol, which lets users on different platforms interact much like email. Mastodon is highlighted as the most prominent service, with Elon Musk's changes at X credited for driving migrations, and Meta's Threads having begun testing ActivityPub integration in 2024.

Why now: Britannica granting the fediverse a reference entry signals mainstream recognition of decentralised social networks, prompting discussion among their users.

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• # Britannica / # Fediverse / The fediverse is a decentralised network linked mainly by ActivityPub, enabling cross-platform interaction like email. Mastodon is prominent. Elon Musk’s X changes boosted migration. Meta’s Threads began testing ActivityPub integration in 2024.… · fedizen

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