Wrote a little piece about getting back into #SecureScuttlebutt #development. Today marks three months since I decided to fork and improve #Patchwork:
https://andregarzia.com/2026/01/three-months-of-poncho-wonky.html
#SSB still my favourite #decentralization technology :3
If you've been wanting to give #SSB #SecureScuttlebutt a try, there's a new video walkthrough on getting started with Tilde Friends by the creator of the app: https://media.tildefriends.net/w/24mJsAgsQ5tf173A7qn3wv
Cory has made so many improvements to the app, probably easier to get started with SSB than it's ever been.
If you have any questions, I'm here to help!
Hey y'all, for the past month or so I got really interested about the project Secure Scuttlebutt, so after taking the time learn more about it, I thought would be nice to try that in a game.
I don't know much about cryptography, but I tried my best to make it work. There are still a lot of things missing from the original protocol (like secret handshake, etc)
The other day Mrs List and I were talking about when the kiddos should start having their own phones. We didn't really come to a conclusion besides "Not yet, but soon enough to upset some of the other parents we've encountered."
I kind of wish I had the resources to make a dedicated @pzp or #SecureScuttlebutt device (maybe isolated from the main SSB network) and give one each to the kiddos and their friends.
Got #Patchwork from #SecureScuttlebutt updated to Electron 39 and signed and notarized for macOS. If you're still using #SSB, it would be cool to get some feedback on that release. It is the first release in like four years.
https://github.com/soapdog/patchwork/releases/tag/v4.0.1
Again, use it at your own risk. Backup your accounts.
For those wondering what this is all about, checkout:
hey #SSB friends, can someone who still on the network double check if my recent posts are replicating.
I'm attempting a foolish quest of bringing some of Patchwork up to date with current Electron version and arm64 support and am not sure how well I have it running at the moment.
Testing a new (to me) secure scuttlebutt phone client. I am @ZY7O0G0M+9VxadpQsTbGO/EX+w9X7+43AGnaWJ6+G7A=.ed25519
@ticho @kkarhan @delta @torproject
Been there tried that and failed #SecureScuttleButt
If you folks are really interested in a protocol that is fully decentralized so that you don't have to worry about anyone else getting between you and your connections, there actually is one and it has been chugging along for YEARS, largely ignored by anyone even “in the field”: Secure Scuttlebutt. It's peer-to-peer (no servers, no admins, no mods) and “offline first” (TBH, this is probably my favorite feature: no Internet connection needed!)
https://staltz.com/an-off-grid-social-network.html
2/
S2E3 - Rabble from Nos.Social
Following the success (sarcasm!) of my previous post "Battle of IMs", I decided it's time to write another post where I try to articulate in a technical but snarky way my view on the wonderful world of social media, and which one is best among the mainstream and non-mainstream ones. This is a long post, reviewing 14 different "socials".
https://gagliardoni.net/#20250818_battle_of_socials
#socialmedia #social #privacy #selfsovereignty #security #digitalsovereignty #mastodon #nostr #bluesky #ssb #securescuttlebutt #facebook #meta #tiktok #threads #x #twitter #diaspora #friendica #linkedin #xing #instagram
#lispyGopherClimate #interview with @jeremy_list@hachyderm.io #softwareEngineering #gossipProtocol #secureScuttlebutt
https://communitymedia.video/videos/watch/ad54f2ca-d793-4018-bc87-6e162f385709
Sorry about the late #interview #archive upload everyone! https://communitymedia.video/w/npqe7smLxT1uMS6SjuDLG2 #programming #secureScuttlebutt #lispyGopherClimate
writeup tomorrow: I had to rejig openbsd's ecl port for the article I wanted to write about jeremy_list's habitat secure scuttlebutt client.
#lispyGopherClimate featuring @jeremy_list in one hour (at 0UTC Wednesday = 8pm Boston Tuesday)
https://communitymedia.video/w/npqe7smLxT1uMS6SjuDLG2
I wish that programmer in NZ meant jeremy_list in the general case and not just in the specific case!
#lisp #programming
#lambdaMOO #virtualReality
#secureScuttlebutt (finally explained #live) coming up soon.
Live discussion as always in the Sushi place on the model railway in the second guest bedroom of lambdahouse.
what if instead of always-on feeds, we had digital gardens?
what if media responded to weather, to light, to rest?
what if the internet could nap?
solarsocial is another seed. a theoretical framework.
it’s not just for disruption. it’s for re-rooting.
@kkarhan @delta @torproject There is also #SecureScuttleButt, but even though it's technically extremely interesting, they cannot seem to stop shooting in their own foot by being very confusing to onboard, having permanently outdated documentation, and almost impossible to find a community, unless you are ready to form your own.
It would be very cool to use for async interplanetary communication. Vernor Vinge's "Zones of Thought" book series describe a similar network on an intergalactic scale.
A question for folks familiar with #SecureScuttlebutt :
How does joining a pub affect the visibility of my posts?
Let's say I have a friend that I follow on ssb already, and I want to sync with them over the internet. If we each join the same pub, do other members of that pub who don't follow me get to see my posts? Are there other variables at play here that I should be aware of? Thanks!
:boost_love: #boostsWelcome
@zelf >This study explores the development and implementation of Peer-for-Peer (P4P) networks, a family of open-source, peer-to-peer, and local-first communication protocols. Rooted in the principles of complexity theory and an ontological basis in complex realism, the research examines how small, modular, and community-driven infrastructures can serve as adaptive solutions in response to ecological, social, and technological crises. Through a mixed-methods approach, including interviews with nine case studies and an in-person workshop, the study identifies design principles that enable resilience and sustainability in P4P ecosystems. Findings highlight the critical role of modularity—both technical and social—in fostering self-organization, adaptability, and mutual aid within decentralized networks. The study also introduces the concept of "nested isomorphism," revealing how the structural patterns of technical systems influence the organizational structures that develop them. P4P protocols, such as Willow, Mapeo, and Scuttlebutt, demonstrate the viability of localized and distributed communication infrastructures that prioritize user agency and digital sovereignty. These systems challenge the colonial structures of global internet infrastructure by empowering communities to build and maintain their own resilient networks. This research contributes to complexity theory by expanding the understanding of self-organizing systems and isomorphic tendencies of technical and organizational structures. The research presents a framework for designing future communication infrastructures that align with principles of sustainability and inclusivity. The implications of these findings extend to the fields of open-source development, decentralized networks, and adaptive infrastructure design, offering pathways toward a more equitable and resilient digital future.
Well shit! That sounds really interesting!
#SecureScuttleButt #SSB #decentralization #torrent #p2p #fediverse #federation #foss #meshnet #meshtastic #ActivityPub #lora #iot
I'm trying out the #manyverse based on #securescuttlebutt
1. Yeaaaah... if your friends don't have it, you gotta search hard to find anyone. Btw please write you bio at least so that I'm not scared to connect with you xd
2. It should REALLY allow to just search through the network and start with proposing contacts. Otherwise, the entry point is SOOOO DAMN high. Rn the app is unusable because I can't find a legit person.
BUT I will encourage my friends to try #manyverse and use it as intended xd
