Dot Social Decentralizing Innovation, with Techdirt's Mike Masnick
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Nov 21, 2023 
Techdirt's Mike Masnick discusses the history of walled gardens, the potential of decentralized social media, and the importance of open platforms for innovation. They explore platforms like Mastodon and Blue Sky, the challenges and benefits of decentralization, and the power of custom feeds. They also highlight the significance of content endorsement and the symbiotic relationship between AI and humans in navigating social media.
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BlueSky and Twitter
- Twitter's involvement with BlueSky didn't fully align with Masnick's initial vision.
- He hoped Twitter would adopt BlueSky's protocol, bringing millions of users.
Challenges of Decentralization
- Existing federated models like Mastodon have limitations in decentralization.
- BlueSky and Nostr offer more decentralized approaches but face their own challenges.
Adoption Drivers
- Most users adopt decentralized platforms as Twitter alternatives, not for ideological reasons.
- Creators, however, recognize the value of owning their audience.