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1.7 KiB
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29 lines
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### Other Federated Social Network Protocols
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- **Diaspora**
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- An early decentralized social network.
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- Uses the "Diaspora federation protocol" for connecting different instances (pods).
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- Focuses on privacy and user data control.
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- **OStatus**
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- An older federation protocol used by platforms like GNU social.
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- Includes technologies like WebSub and Salmon for federated communication.
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- Predates ActivityPub but is still in use in some networks.
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- **Matrix**
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- Designed for secure, decentralized communication (instant messaging, VoIP, video calls).
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- Uses an open standard for real-time communication.
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- Extendable for social networking but not ideal.
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- **XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol)**
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- A protocol primarily for instant messaging and presence information.
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- Extended for social networking through various extensions.
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- Known for its flexibility and adoption in various messaging services.
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- Rather complicated and somewhat outdated
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- **Secure Scuttlebutt (SSB)**
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- A decentralized communication platform for social networking.
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- Uses a peer-to-peer network, connecting users directly with friends.
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- Operates over a distributed mesh network rather than traditional servers.
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- **Hubzilla**
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- Emphasizes decentralized identity, file storage, and cross-platform communication.
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- Supports multiple protocols, including its own (Zot) and ActivityPub.
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Each protocol presents unique features and focuses, from privacy-centric networks to broader social communication platforms. They share the common goal of offering alternatives to centralized social media, emphasizing user control, privacy, and choice.
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