Mastodon

Website

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Description

Mastodon is an open source, decentralized social networking platform that allows users to create their own personal, secure networks to share updates, photos, links, and other content. It is designed to be an alternative to existing social networks and is based on a similar structure to Twitter but without the centralized control of a single company. Mastodon enables users to connect with other members of the network, follow conversations and topics, and post updates and comments. It also offers the ability to add an unlimited number of friends and to create groups and events. The platform is designed to be highly secure, using end-to-end encryption to protect user data. Mastodon also has a range of third-party applications and services that allow users to customize their experience.

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Social and communication

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