Chris Trottier on Nostr: This is the most exciting week on the Fediverse since the beginning of November 2022. ...
This is the most exciting week on the Fediverse since the beginning of November 2022.
To be honest, not much happened in 2024. Sure, there were a few interesting developments, but compared to 2022 and 2023, last year was quiet. In fact, I didn’t spend much time talking about the Fediverse at all. Most of 2024, I focused on markets, video games, and music. Occasionally, I shared some news, but it wasn’t my main focus.
But today? Wow. A lot of major developments happened in a short span of time.Eugen Rochko Resigning
The most shocking news: nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqxzmt2d95f7watzyqktl982d7jfe5ptktusv4j20csz8nxxgmhq6qdwg8jv (nprofile…g8jv) is stepping down as CEO of Mastodon and transferring all trademarks and copyrights to the Mastodon nonprofit. That’s huge.Pixelfed & Meta Drama
There’s been a rush to Pixelfed due to recent moderation changes at Meta. Meta got caught removing links to PixelFed on Instagram, sparking an uproar. This backlash even caused PixelFed to trend on BlueSky.
Meta tried to walk back their actions, claiming it was a “mistake.” Let’s be real: they only backpedaled because people noticed. If Meta throttles PixelFed links while boasting about Threads joining the Fediverse, they undermine trust. They know this, so they reinstated the links.Elon Musk & TikTok Rumors
Another major story: Reports suggest Elon Musk might buy TikTok. If the U.S. government bans TikTok, ByteDance will have to either shut down U.S. operations or sell. Increasingly, Musk looks like the buyer. Of course, nothing is certain until the deal is signed, but if it happens, expect a mass exodus from TikTok.Loops.Video is Coming
The final bombshell: nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq2tyk735v52ju032qahe3k2r520jlsujaem6xr8n0ex6u7eqj0anqgyasy0 (nprofile…asy0), the mind behind PixelFed, announced the website for loops.video will go live this week.
I started using Loops today through TestFlight, and I’m blown away. It’s smooth, intuitive, and genuinely fun to use. Many were skeptical that a TikTok-like experience could work on an ActivityPub-enabled service, but I’m telling you: loops.video is amazing.
Here’s how I know it’s not just me: I gave it the “kid test.” I handed my phone to my 11-year-old daughter and said, “Have fun.” She was riveted. If an 11-year-old gets this excited about Loops, this platform has serious potential.The Future of Video on the Fediverse
I’ve said this for a long time: video is critical for the Fediverse to succeed. Text-based platforms work for older generations, but kids live in the world of video. If we want the Fediverse to thrive with future generations, video has to be a major component.
PeerTube is great and has its fans, but it doesn’t hit the same way loops.video does. This is a different experience entirely.A Huge Day for the Fediverse
Today, I’ve posted more about the Fediverse than I have in months. Between Mastodon’s leadership change, the PixelFed drama, the TikTok-Musk rumors, and the launch of loops.video, it’s been an incredible day.
And I believe the best is yet to come.
To be honest, not much happened in 2024. Sure, there were a few interesting developments, but compared to 2022 and 2023, last year was quiet. In fact, I didn’t spend much time talking about the Fediverse at all. Most of 2024, I focused on markets, video games, and music. Occasionally, I shared some news, but it wasn’t my main focus.
But today? Wow. A lot of major developments happened in a short span of time.Eugen Rochko Resigning
The most shocking news: nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqxzmt2d95f7watzyqktl982d7jfe5ptktusv4j20csz8nxxgmhq6qdwg8jv (nprofile…g8jv) is stepping down as CEO of Mastodon and transferring all trademarks and copyrights to the Mastodon nonprofit. That’s huge.Pixelfed & Meta Drama
There’s been a rush to Pixelfed due to recent moderation changes at Meta. Meta got caught removing links to PixelFed on Instagram, sparking an uproar. This backlash even caused PixelFed to trend on BlueSky.
Meta tried to walk back their actions, claiming it was a “mistake.” Let’s be real: they only backpedaled because people noticed. If Meta throttles PixelFed links while boasting about Threads joining the Fediverse, they undermine trust. They know this, so they reinstated the links.Elon Musk & TikTok Rumors
Another major story: Reports suggest Elon Musk might buy TikTok. If the U.S. government bans TikTok, ByteDance will have to either shut down U.S. operations or sell. Increasingly, Musk looks like the buyer. Of course, nothing is certain until the deal is signed, but if it happens, expect a mass exodus from TikTok.Loops.Video is Coming
The final bombshell: nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq2tyk735v52ju032qahe3k2r520jlsujaem6xr8n0ex6u7eqj0anqgyasy0 (nprofile…asy0), the mind behind PixelFed, announced the website for loops.video will go live this week.
I started using Loops today through TestFlight, and I’m blown away. It’s smooth, intuitive, and genuinely fun to use. Many were skeptical that a TikTok-like experience could work on an ActivityPub-enabled service, but I’m telling you: loops.video is amazing.
Here’s how I know it’s not just me: I gave it the “kid test.” I handed my phone to my 11-year-old daughter and said, “Have fun.” She was riveted. If an 11-year-old gets this excited about Loops, this platform has serious potential.The Future of Video on the Fediverse
I’ve said this for a long time: video is critical for the Fediverse to succeed. Text-based platforms work for older generations, but kids live in the world of video. If we want the Fediverse to thrive with future generations, video has to be a major component.
PeerTube is great and has its fans, but it doesn’t hit the same way loops.video does. This is a different experience entirely.A Huge Day for the Fediverse
Today, I’ve posted more about the Fediverse than I have in months. Between Mastodon’s leadership change, the PixelFed drama, the TikTok-Musk rumors, and the launch of loops.video, it’s been an incredible day.
And I believe the best is yet to come.