Sixteen Next Generation Internet (NGI) projects are pleased to announce the transition to Mastodon and PeerTube, two European open-source platforms, f

NGI projects adopt Mastodon and PeerTube as main communication channels

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2024-11-29 13:30:03

Sixteen Next Generation Internet (NGI) projects are pleased to announce the transition to Mastodon and PeerTube, two European open-source platforms, for their communication and content-sharing needs. This strategic move aligns with NGI’s commitment to fostering an Internet that embodies European values of trust, security, and inclusion.

Mastodon and PeerTube are decentralised, open-source platforms designed as alternatives to traditional, centralised social media and video-hosting services. They emphasise user privacy, data ownership, and community-driven innovation, aligning with values such as openness and digital sovereignty. The decentralisation ensures that no single entity controls the entire network, promoting user autonomy and resilience against censorship.

Both are using the protocol and open standard for decentralised social networking ActivityPub. This allows users to communicate between independent Mastodon and PeerTube instances and any other ActivityPub compatible services. This collection of independent social networking services that can communicate with each other form the Fediverse.