Open protocols as a way to reduce dependence on one

Dead Internet Theory: ActivityPub and Mastodon show how open protocols can let users communicate across separately operated services and move some relationships between providers, while still leaving important limits around identity, moderation, and historical content.

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By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-04-22

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