A 2023 blog post on the pain points of interoperating with existing fediverse server software, written by @mro, the author of Seppo;

https://blog.mro.name/2023/12/implementing-federation-i/

#fediverse #ActivityPub #Seppo

RE: https://fietkau.software/daily_rucks/ap/activity/2025-11-08

I have added Mastodon-style (FEP-044f) quote post compatibility to my @DailyRucks bot. You can now quote post the daily voice lines as much as you want! 🥳

This would be noteworthy on its own if there weren't already a bunch of non-Mastodon implementations, but I'm actually late to the party. WordPress, Bonfire, micro.blog, dotmakeup, and ActivityBot all got there before I did.

However, I think my approach is novel for being *stateless*. Thread incoming.

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#Fediverse #FediDev #ActivityPub

Week in Fediverse 2025-11-07

Servers

- Gush! v0.0.26
- Manyfold v0.128.0
- Wafrn v2025.10.02
- Hubzilla v10.6
- Ktistec v3.1.3
- Mastodon v4.5
- gancio v1.28.1
- Castopod v1.13.6
- tootik v0.19.8
- Loops v1.0.0-beta.4
- Lemmy Development Update October 2025

Clients

- IceCubesApp v2.0.9
- Mangane v1.18.5
- Tangerine UI for Mastodon v2.5
- Mastodon Bird UI v3.0.0
- PeerTube Mobile v1.2.0
- Voyager v2.40.2
- bleromo: A Windows 98-style Pleroma/Mastodon client

Tools and Plugins

- Poduptime v5.6.0

For developers

- APx v0.20.0
- Fedialgo v1.2.32
- FIRES Server v0.4.0
- NGI0 Progress report #1 (GoActivityPub)

Protocol

- FEP-d8c8: BitTorrent Torrent Objects
- FEP-19b3: Specifying Properties of a Service

Articles

- Self-hosting your Mastodon media with SeaweedFS
- Fediverse Report – #141

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019a3c12-2a12-7683-592d-a0dec77f582e

All https://fedihost.co #Mastodon instances have been updated to v4.5.0

Big new changes are the new quote posts and remote replies fetching.

Learn more about this release here:
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/11/mastodon-4.5/

#hosting #SelfHosting #GetFederated #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Oh I didn't realize the entire vidzy github project was nuked https://github.com/vidzy-social/vidzy

There's a couple of archive snapshots of it though https://web.archive.org/web/20241104180545/https://github.com/vidzy-social/vidzy so at least somewhat preserved

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Screenshot of the github vidzy repository showing the README which says "this project has been discontinued we suggest using loops.social

I blocked mastodon.social, and they blocked me back.

Do not trust mastodon.social.

They know about the scams I reported, but they do nothing. Even worse, they still support some of them — for example, “Gaza Verified.”

We joined the Fediverse to get away from one group controlling everything. But now, because so many people depend on mastodon.social, it is becoming that same kind of gatekeeper.

#Fediverse #ActivityPub #Mastodon #Misskey #PeerTube #PixelFled #Scam #Fraud

Can I use #Peertube and #Lemmy and other #ActivityPub services using my #Mastodon account?

Or do I need an account for every additional service I want to interact with?

It's been a while!

All https://fedihost.co/ #PeerTube instances have been upgraded to v7.3.0

Find out what's new in 7.3.0
https://github.com/Chocobozzz/PeerTube/releases

ps: #Mastodon v4.5.0 to follow shortly!

#hosting #SelfHosting #ActivityPub #Fediverse #Canada

Mastodonを運営している管理者の方ですか？

⚠️ バージョン4.5にアップグレードしてください！ ⚠️

古いバージョンのMastodonには既知のセキュリティ脆弱性があります。また、古いインスタンスでは、最新バージョンで導入された特定のコンテンツ（引用など）が正しく表示・通信されない場合があります。

ユーザーのセキュリティ、互換性、利便性を確保するために、Mastodonインスタンスをバージョン4.5にアップグレードすることをお勧めします。

#Mastodon #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Fedi #FediAdmin #Administrator #Admin #MastoAdmin

Are you an administrator running Mastodon?

⚠️ Upgrade to version 4.5! ⚠️

Older versions of Mastodon contain known security vulnerabilities. In addition, outdated instances may not properly display or communicate certain types of content (such as quotes) introduced in the latest version.

To ensure the security, compatibility, and convenience of your users, you should upgrade your Mastodon instance to version 4.5 as soon as possible.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Fedi #FediAmin #Administrator #Admin #MastoAdmin

Mastodon을 운영하는 관리자이신가요?

⚠️ 4.5 버전으로 업그레이드하세요! ⚠️

이전 버전의 Mastodon에는 알려진 보안 취약점이 포함되어 있습니다. 또한 구버전 인스턴스는 최신 버전에서 도입된 일부 콘텐츠 유형(예: 인용글)을 올바르게 표시하거나 주고받지 못할 수 있습니다.

사용자의 보안, 호환성, 편의성을 보장하기 위해 Mastodon 인스턴스를 가능한 한 빨리 4.5 버전으로 업그레이드하시기 바랍니다.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Fedi #FediAdmin #Administrator #Admin #MastoAdmin

Sind Sie Administrator einer Mastodon-Instanz?

⚠️ Aktualisieren Sie jetzt auf Version 4.5! ⚠️

Ältere Versionen von Mastodon enthalten bekannte Sicherheitslücken. Außerdem können veraltete Instanzen bestimmte Arten von Inhalten (z. B. Zitate), die in der neuesten Version eingeführt wurden, möglicherweise nicht richtig anzeigen oder übermitteln.

Um die Sicherheit, Kompatibilität und Benutzerfreundlichkeit für Ihre Nutzer zu gewährleisten, sollten Sie Ihre Mastodon-Instanz so bald wie möglich auf Version 4.5 aktualisieren.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Fedi #FediAdmin #Administrator #Admin #MastoAdmin

still fucking mystified why i cant limit posts to mutuals. seems like the most obvious, low-hanging-fruit feature in the world.

#mastodon #activitypub

thanks to @paige for the very flattering and in depth video largely about the #FediAlgo project!

https://video.fedihost.co/w/a1522517-704e-44a3-aa0e-5c4e7d49e7d1

#activitypub #algorithm #algorithmicFeed #algorithmicTimeline #Fedi #FediTips #FediTools #Fediverse #Feed #FOSS #GoToSocial #hashtag #hashtags #javascript #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #MastodonApi #mastohelp #mastojs #node #nodejs #opensource #socialmedia #SocialWeb #timeline #TL #typescript #webdev

Sciety is bridging preprints and open social networks. Our latest integration with @bonfire enables you to start a discussion on Sciety and federate anywhere; meeting researchers wherever they already are.

https://blog.sciety.org/bridging-preprints-and-the-fediverse/

#Fediverse #ActivityPub #NLnet

In the upcoming release you will be able to follow any blog on the XMPP network directly by clicking on the [Follow] button without being mutually friends (like it was until now), its a small change but with big impacts 😁!

We wrote a detailed and accessible article that explains the differences between the #XMPP network and the #Fediverse and shows how blogs are handled on the XMPP network a bit more in details 😸

If you are curious to see how XMPP works (spoiler: it's pretty simple in the end 😌) checkout our article (and don't forget to leave a ♥️ or a comment!

#activitypub #movim

https://mov.im/community/pubsub.movim.eu/Movim/the-difference-between-xmpp-and-activitypub-explained-through-the-blog-feature-Hdx4FR

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The XMPP Network

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The Fediverse

⚠️ Do not be HACKED !! 😱

Software updates include not only new features but also critical security fixes. To keep your site secure and stable, ensure you always use the latest version.

We frequently observe numerous sites across the Fediverse running very outdated versions of Mastodon or Misskey. Some sites are even using versions over a year old.

Be the smart administrator and keep your site up to date.

#Mastodon #Misskey #Fediverse #ActivityPub #PixelFed #PeerTube #InfoSec #Security

⚠️ Do not be HACKED !! 😱

Software updates include not only new features but also critical security fixes. To keep your site secure and stable, ensure you always use the latest version.

We frequently observe numerous sites across the Fediverse running very outdated versions of Mastodon or Misskey. Some sites are even using versions over a year old.

Be the smart administrator and keep your site up to date.

#Mastodon #Misskey #Fediverse #ActivityPub #PixelFed #PeerTube #InfoSec #Security

⚠️ Aktualisiere deine Website

Mir ist aufgefallen, dass viele Seiten im Fediverse sehr veraltete Versionen von Mastodon oder Misskey verwenden – teilweise älter als ein Jahr.

Software-Updates bringen nicht nur neue Funktionen, sondern enthalten auch wichtige Sicherheitsupdates. Um deine Seite sicher und stabil zu betreiben, solltest du unbedingt darauf achten, die neueste Version deiner Plattform zu verwenden.

#Mastodon #Misskey #Fediverse #ActivityPub #PixelFed #PeerTube #Loops #InfoSec #Security #InfoSecurity

⚠️ Actualiza tu sitio web

He notado que muchos sitios en el Fediverso están utilizando versiones muy antiguas de Mastodon o Misskey — en algunos casos, de más de un año.

Las actualizaciones de software no solo traen nuevas funciones, sino también importantes correcciones de seguridad. Para mantener tu sitio seguro y funcionando correctamente, asegúrate de usar siempre la versión más reciente de tu plataforma.

#Mastodon #Misskey #Fediverse #ActivityPub #PixelFed #PeerTube #Loops #InfoSec #Security #InfoSecurity

#ActivityInThePub pub emergency! 🚨🚨🚨 The Vieux Dublin pub is closed! We are diverting to the nearby 3 Brasseurs. #ietf124 #ActivityPub #montreal

https://maps.app.goo.gl/rWmZNnFj74jnDBy3A

⚠️ Please update your site

We frequently observe numerous sites across the Fediverse running very outdated versions of Mastodon or Misskey. Some sites are even using versions over a year old.

Software updates include not only new features but also critical security fixes. To keep your site secure and stable, ensure you always use the latest version.

#Mastodon #Misskey #Fediverse #ActivityPub #PixelFed #PeerTube #Loops #InfoSec #Security #InfoSecurity

Standing together.
Looking out for Federales in Oak Park Illinois #indivisible #activitypub #activism #nokings

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Sign showing steps to take if ice agents are seen in our community

Week in Fediverse 2025-10-31

Servers

- Mitra v4.12.0
- Manyfold v0.127.0
- snac v2.84
- Ktistec v3.1.2
- Misskey v2025.10.2
- Mastodon 4.5 for Developers
- Atlas: A social mapping app that lets you post geolocated notes on the Fediverse

Clients

- Pachli v3.1.0
- Mastodon for iOS v2025.07
- NeoDB You v1.0.5
- Thunder v0.8.0

Tools and Plugins

- feed2fedi v3.3.0
- Poduptime v5.5.6

For developers

- NGI0 Progress report #0 (GoActivityPub)

Articles

- Fediverse instances on weird hardware, networks and operating systems
- There is One Fediverse. There are a Million Pickleball Courts.
- A Mastodon Migration From Bluesky Would Be Different
- How *you* (librarians and those working in publishing, law, and government) should use ActivityPub and Why
- Fediverse Report – #141

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/019a17cf-e370-2278-c196-713c73e5cdea

#fediverse #gotosocial #snac2 #android

anyone having a working #activitypub instance on an unrooted smartphone ?

#askFedi Does anybody know if there is an #ActivityPub software that *produces* multilingual objects leveraging the contentMap feature?

Never thought a simple follower list would turn into this!

Multi-tab experience, seamless search, smart suggestions, polished interactions, and we're only talking about the Followers screen.

Loops is proving first party fedi apps can go toe-to-toe with the biggest mainstream platforms.

Beta shipping soon ✨

https://joinloops.org

#loops #tikTok #fediverse #activityPub

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Loops app showing an accounts followings

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Loops app showing an accounts followers

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Loops app showing an accounts mutual followings

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Loops app showing an accounts suggested follows

Hey #Fediverse!

I'm building a Sound Library for Loops, my #ActivityPub video project, to let users add free audio to their videos.

I'm already looking into integrations with #FunkWhale and Bandwagon.

What other sources for free, libre, or public domain (CC-BY, CC0, etc.) music and sound effects should I check out?

#AskFedi #Loops #FreeMusic

Looks like theres no properly working mastodon to bluesky mirror that uses exsisting accounts

#activitypub #bluesky #mastodon #socialmedia

The new Loops app is brat.

Trust me, it will be worth the wait 😘

#loops #tikTok #activityPub #fediverse

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New Loops app comments

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New Loops app search

You may notice the Follow button on Loops.video is clickable even when logged-out.

I added a modal that explains how to remote follow, isn't that neat?

#loops #tikTok #activityPub #fediverse

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Loops.video profile showing the follow modal for guests

What a feeling...

Finally seeing federated interactions with loops.video content 🥹

I promised this nearly a year ago, and it's now here.

The new Loops app is even better, stay tuned 🚀

#loops #tikTok #activityPub #fediverse

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Loops.video post by Catsalad (https://loops.video/v/6ddBkIzZ5y) that shows a few federated comments posted a few minutes ago

You don't need an account to explore Loops!

Popular Feed: https://loops.video

Explore: https://loops.video/explore

Tag Feed: https://loops.video/tag/fyp

#loops #tikTok #activityPub #fediverse

#snac2 #fediverse #frugalfediverse

icymi, in the Matrix State of the Union they said they didn't plan on pursuing decentralized social media, but they do hope to make it easier for those ecosystems to use Matrix so they don't have to reinvent what Matrix has already done

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Screenshot of The Matrix State of the Union stram showing a powerpoint with the text: The Future - We're going to continue to laser-focus on being the best decentralized secure comms platform in the world. - That means we're not going to purse decentralized social - good luck to ATproto, ActivityPub, Nostr etc. - It means we're not going to pursue free-style decentralized data replication - good luck to Automerge, Beehive, Local-First etc. - It means we're not going to build other Matrix showcases (e.g. Thirdroom) - Instead, we are going to continue focusing everything on building a safe, global, resilient, secure communication network which can be used to build decentralized alternatives to WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Teams, Slack, Discord and friends.

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Screenshot of The Matrix State of the Union video showing a powerpoint with white background and black text that reads: In practice, this means: - Finish Hydra. - Fix client-controlled cryptographic group membership (either by MLS, DMLS, or client-side state resolution. - Improve metadata posture (Pseudo IDs, encrypted state events, maybe leveraging MLS) - Improving Trust & Safety - Ensuring that ecosystem-driven features like custom profiles, custom emoji, etc. actually land in the spec. - Figuring out how Matrix can be used by other ecosystems more effectively, to try to avoid ATproto/ActivityPub/Nostr/Beehive etc. reinventing Matrix.

Implemented more scopes to match other ActivityPub implementations (public, unlisted, followers-only and direct message) (contributed by byte).

New icons showing instance and actor failures.

Mastodon API: Added remote accounts follow metrics and statuses when viewing profiles (contributed by Stefano Marinelli), fixed post deletion.

Fixed outbox collection (contributed by byte).

New file FEDERATION.md (contributed by andypiper).

Updated Czech, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese translations (contributed by pmjv and daltux).

Fixed manpage typos (contributed by r-ricci).

https://comam.es/what-is-snac

If you find #snac useful, please consider buying grunfink a coffee or contributing via LiberaPay.

#snacAnnounces #FrugalFediverse

Though I have essentially boiled my socials down to #ActivityPub based networks at this point.

Hashtag following also allow URLs to RSS feeds of ActivityPub objects (like e.g. https://mastodon.social/tags/ThankYouTuesday).

Users can now configure a webhook to receive an HTTP POST for every notification. This can be useful for implementing bots that react to activities, like autorepliers, chatbots or interactive textual games (see snac(1) for more information).

The number of pending follow confirmations is shown next to the "people" link.

Faster performance metrics (contributed by dandelions).

Improved lowercasing in hashtags (contributed by postscriptum).

A search-by-url tweak for implementations that return 200 for invalid webfinger queries (e.g. piefed).

Mastodon API: added follow confirmation endpoints, fixed collisions in attachment file names.

Fixed potential crashes in attachment uploads.

https://comam.es/what-is-snac

If you find #snac useful, please consider buying grunfink a coffee or contributing via LiberaPay.

#snacAnnounces #FrugalFediverse

Notifications are now shown in a more compact way (i.e. all reactions are shown just above your post, instead of repeating the post ad nauseam for every reaction).

New command-line option unmute to, well, no-longer-mute an actor.

The private timeline now includes an approximate mark between new posts and "already seen" ones.

Fixed a spurious 404 error in the instance root URL for some configurations.

https://comam.es/what-is-snac

If you find #snac useful, please consider contributing via LiberaPay: https://liberapay.com/grunfink/

#snacAnnounces

This release has been inspired by the song The Answers to the Questions by #Christabell and #DavidLynch.