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By Luís Daniel Rijo in Social News —

Threads joins the decentralized social media revolution with Fediverse integration

This move aligns with Threads' original goal to create a decentralized social networking experience, empowering users with unparalleled control over their online presence.

Threads has entered the fediverse
Threads has entered the fediverse

Threads has taken today a bold step by integrating with the Fediverse. This move aligns with Threads' original goal to create a decentralized social networking experience, empowering users with unparalleled control over their online presence.

Key Features of the Integration

  • Sharing Across Platforms: Threads users aged 18+ with public profiles can now share their posts with other ActivityPub-compliant servers (the technology powering the Fediverse).
  • Fediverse Community Engagement: Users on Fediverse platforms can follow federated Threads accounts and interact with posts through likes, replies, and reposts.

Addressing Challenges and Ensuring a Smooth Experience

Meta recognizes the complexities of building a federated platform and has addressed these challenges:

  • Feature Disparity: To manage differing feature implementations across Fediverse servers, Threads utilizes multiple protocols to support features like quote posts.
  • Federated and Non-Federated Interactions: Threads ensures seamless interaction between those who choose to share their profiles with the Fediverse and those who don't, with clear UI elements to guide user expectations.

A Phased Approach

Meta's commitment to responsible integration is evident in their phased approach. Future updates will focus on:

  • Content Flow from the Fediverse: Federated Threads users will be able to see and engage with replies and content from other Fediverse servers directly within Threads.
  • Consolidated Follower Counts: Federated profiles will display a combined follower count from Threads and other Fediverse servers.

The Future of Social Media

This move by Threads signals a significant shift in the social media landscape. It empowers users while fostering a more inclusive and dynamic online environment. Meta's collaboration with the Fediverse community promises even greater innovation for the future.

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