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Decentralized Social Networks

Federated Microblogging Network: Mastodon
Fediverse Open Source Privacy-Friendly

Mastodon is a decentralized social network made up of independently run servers. No central authority, no algorithmic feeds, and strong moderation control per community.

Decentralized Photo Sharing Platform: Pixelfed
Photos Fediverse Open Source

Pixelfed is a privacy-focused alternative to Instagram with no ads, no tracking, and full federation with the Fediverse ecosystem.

Federated Video Hosting Platform: PeerTube
Video Fediverse Open Source

PeerTube is a decentralized, peer-to-peer video platform that removes central control and reduces hosting costs through WebTorrent.

Decentralized Link Aggregation & Discussions: Lemmy
Communities Fediverse Open Source

Lemmy is a decentralized alternative to Reddit, allowing communities to federate without centralized moderation or data harvesting.

Feature-Rich Federated Social Network: Misskey
Social Fediverse Open Source

Misskey is a modern federated social platform with rich reactions, custom timelines, and strong privacy controls.

Pioneer Decentralized Social Network: Diaspora*
Decentralized Open Source Data Ownership

Diaspora* is one of the earliest decentralized social networks, allowing users to host their own pods and retain full control over personal data.

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