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I wish the organizers of the #Superman tour here in the #Philippines listed @jamesgunn @jamesgunn@threads.net 's #Fediverse so Filipinos will get curious. 😉

But, then again, the local organizers only know Meta and Elon. 😅

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A new release of TootSDK - 16.0.0 📣

https://github.com/TootSDK/TootSDK/releases/tag/16.0.0

What's changed:

- [BREAKING] Safe decoding of enums @luckkerr
- Update README @iamkonstantin

Community contributions are greatly appreciated 🙌

#iOSDev #Swift #TootSDK #Fediverse

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In this version of ActivityPub for WordPress, most blocks received a pretty fundamental overhaul of their technical infrastructure, design, and functionality. The biggest change is almost invisible—all blocks now use WordPress’ Interactivity API under the hood, shedding a substantial amount of load-heavy scripts. On well-optimized sites, this should lead to noticeably quicker load times and improved web vitals. Let’s dive in and look at each block individually. Follow Me Block After […]

In this version of ActivityPub for WordPress, most blocks received a pretty fundamental overhaul of their technical infrastructure, design, and functionality.

The biggest change is almost invisible—all blocks now use WordPress’ Interactivity API under the hood, shedding a substantial amount of load-heavy scripts. On well-optimized sites, this should lead to noticeably quicker load times and improved web vitals.

Let’s dive in and look at each block individually.

Follow Me Block

After updating, you might glance at your existing Follow Me blocks and think… “Did anything change?” That’s the goal! We’ve worked hard to keep things fully backwards compatible, so nothing should break—or even look too different—unless you want it to.

The “Follow” button was updated to use WordPress’ built-in Button block, so all those customization options you already know and love are right there. We also turned “Button Only” into a proper Block Style. You’ll see it right next to the default, complete with a hover preview, making it easy to switch between.

And speaking of style: there’s a new Profile style! This transforms the block into something that looks like an author card, complete with a description, header image, and post/follower stats. More social, more visual, still fully customizable. Not into the rounded corners and shadows? No problem—you can tweak those in the Styles tab.

But that’s not all! The Modal containing the follow information also received a slight makeover, making it more theme-agnostic in its appearance.

Followers Block

For this block we didn’t hold back on updating the design—subtler styling and better theme integration, so it looks at home wherever you drop it. Like we did with the Reactions block in version 5.9.0, we’ve updated the title to use WordPress’ native Heading block. That gives you more control over appearance, while keeping things compatible with existing content.

This block now benefits from the same Interactivity API improvements and renders server-side on first load, making it feel noticeably faster and more responsive right from the start.

We also introduced a new Card style here (you might’ve spotted it in the 6.0.0 announcement). It pairs nicely with the Follow Me block’s Profile style—rounded corners and a coordinated look that helps everything feel part of the same family.

They’ll be more changes to come soon, as we unlock font and background customizations to bring the block up to par with the rest of them.

Reactions Block

The Reactions block is a bit of a behind-the-scenes hero. Thanks to block hooks, it can automatically appear at the end of posts—no editor work required. But if you want to place it manually (like we’re doing here), you totally can.

Beyond receiving the same technical upgrades as the other blocks, this one now displays the actual reactions in the Editor, matching what you see on the frontend—no more stand-in data unless there are no reactions yet. It also includes a few subtle improvements, like rendering an HTML comment when there’s nothing to show (so you’re not left guessing), and displaying more avatars when the block is set to “wide” or “full”-width, making better use of the space.

Remote Reply

This one’s a bit niche, but clever: Remote Reply lets logged-out users respond to Fediverse comments directly from your site. It’s not a block you can add in the editor, but it now uses the same lightweight tech as the Follow Me button—so it loads faster and feels smoother.

If you’ve never seen it in action, you’re not alone—it only appears when certain conditions are met (logged out, looking at a Fediverse-sourced comment, etc.). Here’s a quick demo:

While most of what ActivityPub does happens quietly behind the scenes, this update puts a little more shine on the parts your visitors can see. The blocks are lighter, more flexible, and a bit more fun to work with.

As always, we’d love to hear what you think! Every improvement in this release was shaped by feedback from users like you—so keep it coming.

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🔥 Want to start your own Bonfire instance?

We’re hosting online install parties, come set up your server alongside others! Bring your questions and curiosity, we’ll figure it out together and support each other through the process.

✅ Ideally have a (sub)domain + server with DNS set up, or just follow along and take notes.

📆 Vote on possible dates/times: https://crab.fit/bonfire-install-parties-394649
📩 Sign up to be notified: https://mailchi.mp/a601c2e1e132/bonfire-install-parties

#Bonfire #Fediverse #FOSS #InstallParty #SelfHosting

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✨ Not released yet, but testing a new sticker design:
“Find me on the Fediverse” with a custom @username@domain.
It's made for IRL visibility - laptops, tables at events, or just vibing in a café.
Thoughts? Boost if you’d want one when they drop!
#Fediverse #CustomStickers #OpenWeb #QueerMaker #PixelFed #DecentralisedSocial

Eye-catching sticker that reads "Find me on the fediverse," encouraging users to connect on alternative social networks.

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The Fediverse Report will now be known as Connected Places, still keeping a. weekly fediverse report along with other decentralized platforms in separate newsletters.

This makes sense to me, as I have followed Laurens work for a few years now. They have never been ONLY covering the fediverse - Nostr, Farcaster, Bluesky - were always fully investigated, understood and reported on. It's one of the reason I subscribed early on.

Now the name fits!

https://connectedplaces.online/

#Fediverse

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Week in Fediverse 2025-06-20

Servers

- PeerTube v7.2.1
- Manyfold v0.114.0
- Mitra v4.5.0
- Misskey v2025.6.1
- Sharkey v2025.4.3
- NodeBB v4.4.4
- Surfacing discussions (Ghost)
- New Look, Faster Blocks in ActivityPub 6.0.0 (ActivityPub for WordPress)
- BadgeFed @ FediForum June 2025: Unconferences, Demos, and Community Feedback (BadgeFed)
- BDServer: Server software for making blogs and other similar websites
- Shoot: Instant messenger for the fediverse

Clients

- Moshidon v110
- Aria v1.2.2
- Thunder v0.7.1
- Voyager v2.36.0
- Pixelfed (React Native) v1.4.0.1
- xymopen/CuckooPlus: A GooglePlus-like third-party web client for Mastodon

Tools and Plugins

- PeerTube livechat plugin v14.0.0
- FIRES Server v0.2.0
- Event Bridge for ActivityPub v1.1.1 (WordPress plugin)

For developers

- Fedify v1.6.2
- Fedialgo v0.74.0

Protocol

- Messaging Layer Security over ActivityPub
- FEP-844e: Capability discovery
- FEP-521a: Representing actor's public keys (Finalized)

Articles

- Threads is adding fediverse content to your social feeds
- ORCID and the Fediverse: What Can We Do with Public Information?
- The Seven Deadly UX Sins of the Fediverse Web Experience (To Fix)
- Fediverse Report – #121

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#WeekInFediverse #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Previous edition: https://mitra.social/objects/01976ad6-6dbf-3ce4-c032-b3717e766ace

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@newyorktimes's veteran tech reporter @Markoff interviewed some of #TeamFediverse including @Gargron, @reckless1280 and our CEO @mike for a feature on the rise of decentralized social media. “It goes back to the original principles where the internet started out as decentralized,” Eugen Rochko told Markoff. Here's the full story [may be paywalled].

We're so excited to develop these conversations further at SXSW this weekend — check out the itinerary and sign up to join us at #FediverseHouse at the second link.

https://flip.it/NcjhLL

https://lu.ma/xbve5fa0

#Fediverse #ActivityPub #Federation #OpenSocialWeb #SXSW #JohnMarkoff #EugenRochko #MikeMcCue #SXSW2025

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Kzoo.to is a community Mastodon server for the Kalamazoo area in Michigan, USA:

https://kzoo.to

You can find out more at https://kzoo.to/about or contact the admin @notsle

#FeaturedServer #Kalamazoo #Michigan #USA #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

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Beyond excited to announce that our trader status was approved and we are available to all of our European friends once more! It took way longer than any of us expected but it should be taken care of for good.

Updates are not far behind!

#fediverse #indieDev #AppStore #mastodon

Mastowatch: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mastowatch/id1662271463

Audracity: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/audracity/id6476069436

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wanderer, a self hosted trail logging app, has added federation via ActivityPub. You can now follow, like and comment on trails shared from other instances.

https://wanderer.to/

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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Hi, if you speak any of the following languages, I could really use your help translating a few words for https://jointhefediverse.net.

فارسی,العربية,Bahasa Indonesia, Български, Català, Čeština, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch (DE), Español (ES), Esperanto, Euskara, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Polski, Português (BR), Русский, Slovenčina, Suomi, 臺灣正體中文

- https://github.com/jointhefediverse-net/jointhefediverse.net/issues/118
- https://github.com/jointhefediverse-net/jointhefediverse.net/issues/138
- https://github.com/jointhefediverse-net/jointhefediverse.net/issues/137

#translation #localization #opensource #HelpWanted #fediverse #JoinTheFediverse

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🚀 FediCon has a new shiny look for its website.

Thanks for FediCon's new look go to @dansup !

Check it out at:

https://fedicon.ca

...

FediCon is where the Fediverse community gathers IRL.

📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓️ August 1-2

Get on the early bird list:

https://fedicon.ca

...

And, if want to present at FediCon, reach out to us via e-mail:

📧 hello@fedicon.ca

OR find me on the Fediverse:

📱 @reiver

#FediCon #FediCon2025 #Fediverse

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Urbanists.video is a PeerTube server for people interested in urbanism, walkable cities, public transport and related topics:

https://urbanists.video

If you want to publish videos on these topics, this server is taking sign-ups that let you upload videos.

You can find out more at https://urbanists.video/about/instance or contact the admins @alex and @mattcaff

#FeaturedServer #Urbanism #Urbanists #PublicTransport #WalkableCities #Pedestrians #Cyclists #PeerTube #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

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. @pluralistic making a case for bridges.

He isn't rooting for Mastodon or Bluesky — he is rooting for Internet users.

Having users accessible to Bluesky users who are not hosted by Bluesky team makes it easier for Bluesky to resist any potential enshittification pressure from Bluesky's investors.

#DeSo #Fediverse #FediverseHouse #FediverseHouse2025

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✏️ And This Is How It All Starts… — Rafael Salazar opens the curtain on creation itself. Three line studies, infinite possibilities.

https://rafaelsalazar.com/

#RafaelSalazarArt #ArtProcess #LineArt #AbstractGeometry #Motionalism #BuyIntoArt #art #artist #artmatters #fediverse #fediart #flipboardusergroup #fineart #FineArtAmerica #sketch #mastoart #mastoartist #artonmastodon #TheHashtagTeam

Triptych of black line art drawings by Rafael Salazar showing geometric and abstract shapes, suggesting the initial stages of an artwork’s creation. Rafaelsalazar.com

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🚀✨ When being second means standing above the rest. Second to None — where cosmic beauty meets bold design.

https://rafaelsalazar.com/featured/second-to-none-rafael-salazar.html

#cosmic #numeral #galactic #buyintoart #artmatters #fediart #fediverse #mastoart #mastoartist #mastodon #fedigiftshop #abstract #nebula #glass #futuristic #luminous #flipboard #flipboard_user_group #space #modern

Cosmic glass number 2 glowing with swirling nebula colors in deep blues, purples, and gold by artist Rafael Salazar at RafaelSalazar.com

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Neat. My "Analyzing fediverse followers of my creative online bots" data visualization was accepted for this year's Information is Beautiful Awards' longlist.

https://www.informationisbeautifulawards.com/showcase/7081-analyzing-fediverse-followers-of-my-creative-online-bots

#data #dataviz #fediverse #CreativeBots #InformationIsBeautiful #InformationIsBeautifulAwards #IIBA2024

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Sunny.garden is a Mastodon server for creative people who draw, paint, sculpt, write, design, program, play, sing or build, and anyone who thinks that is a nice place to be.

https://sunny.garden

Posts on this server can be up to 1500 characters in length. This server is hosted in Canada and has been operating since April 2022.

You can find out more at https://sunny.garden/about or contact the admin @brook

#FeaturedServer #Creatives #Art #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

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Happy Saturday! I'm feeling the beach vibes today...

"Her Cottage by the Sea" - https://peggy-collins.pixels.com/featured/her-cottage-by-the-sea-peggy-collins.html

#beach #cottage #ocean #whimsical #summer #art #arte #kunst #wallartforsale #wallart #artprints #artforsale #fineart #decor #gifts #giftideas #interiordesign #homedecor #contemporaryart #modernart #creativetoots #artbooster #fediverse #fedigiftshop #mastodonart #mastoart

Colorful whimsical artwork of a tiny cottage by the sea, by artist Peggy Collins.

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So a short infographic I've been working based on the talks I've had over the weekend and when the 5 cups of coffee finally left my body.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #infographic #resist

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New NLNet Projects were recently announced, with a solid collection of ActivityPub related ones:

* Mastodon adding new features for institutional instances
* ActivityPub Polls for Wordpress
* Funkwhale Federation Improvements
* Making Events more interoperable between Fediverse Platforms
* Context Discovery in NodeBB
* Icosa 3-D Model Sharing with ActivityPub

Did I miss any?

https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250624-announcement-grants-CommonsFund.html

#ActivityPub #Fediverse

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Tonight, this repo was discussed in a thread and I am so glad I clicked on it. Among free fediverse sticker designs you can print yourself and other artwork, there are also fediverse mascot paper toys! Really cute. Now if I only had a color printer...

https://codeberg.org/fediverse/distributopia/src/branch/main/papertoys

#Fediverse #ActivityPub

The Mastodon mascot sheet cutout for a paper toy.

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The first cutout sheet in building a paper Peer Tube octopus.

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We're pleased to announce that #Node.js support has been merged and will be available in #BotKit 0.3.0.

Now you can build your #ActivityPub bots with both #Deno and Node.js, giving you more flexibility in choosing your preferred runtime environment.

Stay tuned for BotKit 0.3.0!

#fedidev #fediverse

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Retro.pizza is a Mastodon server dedicated to nerd culture with the values of the fictional heroes we admire: to value diversity like the X-Men, to be as kind as the Doctor, to defend the weak like Optimus Prime and fight against fascism like Princess Leia.

https://retro.pizza

You can find out more at https://retro.pizza/about or contact the admin @trixter

#FeaturedServer #NerdCulture #Fandom #SciFi #Fantasy #GeekCulture #Geeks #Nerds #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

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