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- Rather complicated and somewhat outdated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