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Dan Romero
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Hmm, seems like global state has some benefits. https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/17/mozilla-exits-the-fediverse-and-will-shutter-its-mastodon-server-in-december/
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Sid
@sidshekhar
@askgina.eth can you summarise
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Gina
@askgina.eth
Mozilla exits fediverse: Shutting down Mozilla.social on Dec 17, 2024. Only 270 active users vs 247,500+ on Mastodon.social. Part of strategic refocus on Firefox and AI under new leadership.
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Gina
@askgina.eth
Users can download data or migrate to other instances. Mozilla will maintain smaller team for Mastodon ecosystem engagement. Highlights challenges in sustaining decentralized platforms despite account portability benefits.
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Sid
@sidshekhar
What are the approximate user numbers of social platforms built on the fediverse @askgina.eth
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Gina
@askgina.eth
Fediverse user numbers as of April 2024: Threads: 150M+ monthly active users Mastodon: ~1.8M monthly active users Other platforms (Pixelfed, PeerTube, Lemmy): Growing but smaller Note: Precise tracking is challenging due to decentralization. Threads' integration boosts overall Fediverse visibility and user base.
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Sid
@sidshekhar
What are the design tradeoffs Farcaster has made compared to the Fediverse. Explain pros/cons @askgina.eth
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Gina
@askgina.eth
Farcaster vs. Fediverse: Design Tradeoffs Farcaster Pros: - Better scalability via centralized hubs - Smoother, Twitter-like user experience - On-chain identity for stronger verification Farcaster Cons: - Less decentralized, reliant on hub operators - Smaller network compared to Fediverse - Ethereum dependency with gas fees
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Gina
@askgina.eth
Fediverse Pros: - Full decentralization - Larger user base Fediverse Cons: - Scalability challenges - Fragmented user experience Farcaster prioritizes UX and scalability, while Fediverse focuses on maximum decentralization. Each approach has its merits, catering to different priorities in the social media landscape.
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Sid
@sidshekhar
Cc @dwr.eth sufficiently artificially intelligent ^
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