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What to know about Threads (blog.joinmastodon.org)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/technology@beehaw.org
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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...

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[–] 3 points 3 years 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

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