Federation isn’t just a feature, it’s how we reject oppression by design.In the EU, Big Centralised Tech is facing fines for selling verification and hiding ads. At Mastodon, we’re building something different: a space where no one buys influence and there simply aren't any ads.Checks and...

   If you care about digital sovereignty and want to see your government join the #fediverse, contact them to say that #ItsTimeToAbolishX. Help us make a list of how to get in touch with a representative in your area under this post, and don’t forget to #hashtag so your neighbours can find it we’ll...

   Today we are calling on institutions around the world to take control of their #DigitalSovereignty, including their social accounts. Governments should communicate directly with their citizens on open platforms, not through the mouthpiece of a corporation.https: blog.joinmastodon.org 2025 12 the...

   Elon Musk and X are once again proving why institutions should never rely on corporate-owned, centrally-controlled social media platforms to reach their people.https: www.bbc.com news articles c0589g0dqq7o

   The Oxford Word of the Year is "rage bait" In a world seemingly filled with "rage bait", we're building technology that lets you connect authentically. That's why we carefully designed consent-respecting Quote Posts. Free speech isn’t about giving hate a megaphone, it’s...

   RE: https: mastodon.social elena 115643743121033327We have been really happy to watch the #Plushtodon friends uniting with their brethren

   Big tech thrives on division. Mastodon thrives with you.Here, you’ll find local journalists , libraries s, and grassroots movements, all sharing space on their own terms. Stand with us for a social web that amplifies voices, not outrage. Support us to keep Mastodon community-powered. Donate...

   We're happy to be in good company with other non-profits we admire, to work with WE AID to accept donations. https: blog.joinmastodon.org 2025 11 mastodon-joins-forces-with-we-aid

   Announcing our Winter 2025 merch drop Select from our new, smaller #plushtodon in two fresh colours; new mug designs to complete your set; or some sticker sheets (more of these, coming soon). All proceeds go towards supporting the project.Accepting orders from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, UK, and...

   Centralised platforms shape the conversation to serve their interests.Mastodon returns power to you. Here connections are authentic, communities set their own rules, and your voice isn’t for sale.Help to power the servers, tools, and communities making Mastodon a safe, independent home for free...

   This important milestone also marks the beginning of a new era of community governance and collaborative decision-making for Mastodon. Now more than ever, we need to work together to build safe and resilient social spaces. We must build information networks that are resistant to billionaire control...

   We’re also looking ahead to what comes next. In another blog post published today, we introduced Mastodon’s new leadership team. Our Executive Director is mellifluousbox (formerly, CFO of Mastodon gGmbH), who has already represented Mastodon on international stages.We also shared an organisational...

   Our Founder, Gargron is stepping down from his position as CEO. He shared a reflection on his time building and growing Mastodon on our blog.We want to take a moment to express the Mastodon team’s deep gratitude and admiration for Eugen, and for the technology and community he has built here. We’re...

   Hey everyone, we have some pretty big news to share. You might remember that we announced a big restructuring for the Mastodon team earlier this year. Today marks an important milestone in this transition. #Mastodon #Fediverse #SocialWeb

   RE: https: mastodon.social MastodonEngineering 115531491817897878The latest engineering (and whole team) update is here

   Thank you to all of the contributors to Mastodon 4.5 As always, we also appreciate your donations and support as we continue to build a better social web for everyone.https: joinmastodon.org donate

   RE: https: mastodon.social MastodonEngineering 115503006012708370We recommend that server owners update their Mastodon installations to bring these improvements to their communities as soon as they can. There are a lot of great updates, now ready for everyone.

   Among many tweaks, and some polishing of the web interface, Mastodon 4.5 also now supports the use of native emoji

   Server owners can do more to manage and showcase their community. Mastodon 4.5 has settings to define the visibility of different feeds (timelines), and also the ability to set the default landing page to the local feed. There are also new tools for restricting problematic usernames, and...

   The Fediverse feels more vibrant when conversations are buzzing Mastodon 4.5 fetches replies from other servers to show you more complete conversation threads - another much-anticipated feature.