https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/we-need-to-go-beyond-signal-how-todays-aws-outage-shows-the-weaknesses-of-centralized-apps - "We need to go beyond Signal" – How today's AWS outage shows the weaknesses of centralized apps #messaging #decentralised #signal #matrix

it ain't a proper #RIPE91 meeting unless there's a good hefty outage to talk about
#fediverse #decentralised #rewilding

@michal good to hear! I came upon your post from @xmppbrasil's boost. In case you're new to #XMPP, free to tag or DM me if you run into any complications; I'd be happy to offer suggestions 🙂

(I also see you're running your own #chatmail server! I'd be curious to know your experiences between the two once you've used XMPP for a bit)

#Decentralised and #federated communication FTW :fedi:

Apple removes ICEBlock, app used against ICE, from the App Store.

Another reason why #opensource software, open gardens, and #decentralised networks are essential for free expression of ideas and #freedom in general.

https://techhub.social/@Techmeme/115307410162592084

🌐 The #Fediverse, a digital ecosystem based on the #ActivityPub protocol, offers an alternative to traditional #socialnetworks by allowing users greater freedom and control.

🤝 This #decentralised system, exemplified by platforms like #Mastodon, aims to create a more authentic and less exploitative experience.

🔥 However, the involvement of #mainstream #tech companies like #Meta, with its controversial history, raises concerns.

👉 https://www.nssmag.com/en/lifestyle/42789/fediverse-alternative-social-network?Fedizen.EU #Fedizen #Fediverse #ActivityPub #News

Got two LoRa devices (heltec Lora 32 v3) to test out for work! #embedded #decentralised

@psoutham @delta Interesting! Thank you for the tip. I am kinda reluctant to using web3 myself, all this hassle with crypto-coins and wallets. Deltachat might just be my next chat app 🤩👍🏼
#DeltaChat #Decentralised #Encrypted

@ferret #Signal is centralised and was attempted backdoored by the #UnitedKingdom #OnlineSafetyAct and saved by signal threatening to walk. #Matrix *is decentralised but no #QuantumResistant #e2ee like signal nor its #metadata #privacy or secret group chats. SimpleX has both and more. more #decentralised than matrix. quantum-resistant e2ee, metadata privacy, ip protection, #tor support, no persistent id basically "a burner phone for every contact" dms need invites so less dm flooding than matrix
Signals centralisation also makes it more vulnerable to total #censorship all you need to do is block signals domains, being a decentralised network SimplexChat has no single point of failure to censor and anyone can run their own relay node
(ive heard its much easier than matrix homeservers)

Reminder: Matrix is "up". The "matrix.org" homeserver is "down" today (https://status.matrix.org), but that doesn't stop matrix from working. Your matrix rooms are still "up", even those with "matrix.org" addresses.

What does that mean? User accounts registered on "matrix.org" (ending in ":matrix.org") are offline today. Everybody else is still there in your rooms, chatting away.

How is that? That's because a matrix chat room exists jointly and independently across the servers of all its members. A room is not "on" a server. When any server goes down, all the room members registered on other servers can continue chatting among themselves. No matter if the server that created the room goes down. Even if the server named in the room's address or "alias" goes down.

A prominent Matrix server is down today, affecting the users registered on it. But the rooms are not down, for everyone registered on other servers, because a room is not "on" a server. Matrix stays up.

#matrix #worksForMe #decentralised #resilient

#Mastodon, a #decentralised #socialnetwork, claims it cannot comply with #Mississippi’s #ageverification law due to its #nontrackingpolicy and lack of age verification support in its software. While individual server owners can implement age verification, Mastodon itself cannot provide assistance and encourages server admins to follow local laws. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/29/mastodon-says-it-doesnt-have-the-means-to-comply-with-age-verification-laws/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

On my usual "there’s more than Bitcoin on Nostr" posts on Mastodon: here’s a nice human-curated feed. Look beyond the "Bitcoin Twitter" thing. Follow great folks and tags, set up your own relay and build a tight Web of Trust. Curate an awesome feed for yourself. You’ll find lots of artsy people, devs, photographers, pets, nature, and that old “human web” feeling. Why not give it a try?

https://dev.nosotros.app/feed?relay=wss%3A%2F%2Frelays.land%2Fspatianostra

#Nostr #Decentralised #SocialMedia #FOSS

btw, for those saying it costs a fortune to run a relay, for months it’s been cheap, and it’s still getting cheaper! there are several ppl working on scaling down atproto, and it’s already been done very effectively!

https://whtwnd.com/bnewbold.net/3lo7a2a4qxg2l

#atproto #atprotocol #bluesky #bsky #decentralised #socialweb #opensocialweb #fediverse #fedi

Follow me on #Flashes app 👇

#atproto #bluesky #decentralised #appstore #photography
https://app.flashes.blue/profile/j4ck.xyz

@devopscats That URL's blocked for me atm. But haven't they threatened that before?
And what does "exit" really mean?
Maybe time for one of the #decentralised alternatives to rise...

Update 26 June

After last week’s slightly downbeat update, we’re pleased to announce that things are very much back on track, with uploads and downloads now producing minimal errors as we scale-up tests.
https://forum.autonomi.community/t/update-26th-june-2025/41948

#maidsafe #autonomi #decentralized #decentralised #decentralization

The #Fediverse’s web #experience suffers from seven deadly #UXsins, including overwhelming #complexity, #inconsistent #navigation, and remote #interaction #difficulties. These issues, stemming from the Fediverse’s #decentralised nature, hinder user #onboarding and #retention. https://www.timothychambers.net/2025/06/18/113327.html?Fedizen.EU #Fedizen #Fediverse #ActivityPub #News

We're really excited to be attending ATProto London this evening!

@FreddieJ and @saskia will both be there to chat decentralised social media, learn more about AT protocol, and enjoy the drinks very kindly provided by graze.social 🥂

We hope to see some of you there too!

#Decentralised #SocialMedia #Fediverse #Bluesky #Mastodon #MeetUp #ATProtocol #ATProto #London