Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Fediverse, you might have heard of it. From Mastodon to Peertube, Pixelfed, Lemmy and more—it’s is a collection of different services that are all working together to form an interconnected universe of applications. It sounds unbelievable, but it’s here today.
It wrests control of the web out of the hands of corporate oligarchs and digital tycoons and returns that power to where it belongs: us.
I’ve spent the entirety of 2024 working on the Fediverse and I’ve learned a lot. See, I started mirroring these videos over on my Peertube instance: subscribeto.me and it’s sucked me. I’ve gone down this rabbit hole of discovery. I’ve passed through the looking glass. I’ve seen the promised land. And now, I want to share this with you.
So in this video, I want to take a moment to explore 5 of the most important lessons I’ve learned and why I’m now betting the future of my company on this amazing technology that we call “The Fediverse.”
And just a fair warning: Much of this video is going to be me looking backwards at the history of the web as much as it will be looking forwards.
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-- Chapters --
00:00 What if we lived in a cooperative online world?
01:33 What is an "instance?"
02:11 #5 - Netiquette was not a fluke
04:49 #4 - Kindness is King
06:44 #3 - It's not a Social Network
08:06 #2 - The Fediverse is boring (complement)
11:04 #1 - Viral Memes as Bioweapons
12:59 Social Media is the enemy of humanity
13:36 What the Fediverse truly is
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
#Fediverse #Mastodon #ActivityPub
I Spent A Year Living in the Future (of Social Media)
The Fediverse, you might have heard of it. From Mastodon to Peertube, Pixelfed, Lemmy and more—it’s is a collection of different services that are all working together to form an interconnected universe of applications. It sounds unbelievable, but it’s here today.
It wrests control of the web out of the hands of corporate oligarchs and digital tycoons and returns that power to where it belongs: us.
I’ve spent the entirety of 2024 working on the Fediverse and I’ve learned a lot. See, I started mirroring these videos over on my Peertube instance: subscribeto.me and it’s sucked me. I’ve gone down this rabbit hole of discovery. I’ve passed through the looking glass. I’ve seen the promised land. And now, I want to share this with you.
So in this video, I want to take a moment to explore 5 of the most important lessons I’ve learned and why I’m now betting the future of my company on this amazing technology that we call “The Fediverse.”
And just a fair warning: Much of this video is going to be me looking backwards at the history of the web as much as it will be looking forwards.
More info about Mastodon: joinmastodon.org
More info about Peertube: joinpeertube.org
Pixelfed: pixelfed.org
Owncast: https://owncast.online/
Lemmy: join-lemmy.org
Wordpress Plugin: wordpress.org/plugins/activitypub
Castopod: castopod.org
Off The Console Podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me/@OffTheConsoleShow
*My Game*
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
Services I Recommend:
❯ Proton Drive: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Pass: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton VPN: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Mail: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.io
❯ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
❯ Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Threads: threads.net/@gardiner_bryant
*Support the Show*
❯ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/gardiner_bryant
❯ Patreon: patreon.com/thelinuxgamer
❯ Merch: gardinerbryant.com
❯ Humble: humblebundle.com/store/?partner=thelinuxgamer
❯ youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join
❯ Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
-- Chapters --
00:00 What if we lived in a cooperative online world?
01:33 What is an "instance?"
02:11 #5 - Netiquette was not a fluke
04:49 #4 - Kindness is King
06:44 #3 - It's not a Social Network
08:06 #2 - The Fediverse is boring (complement)
11:04 #1 - Viral Memes as Bioweapons
12:59 Social Media is the enemy of humanity
13:36 What the Fediverse truly is
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
#Fediverse #Mastodon #ActivityPub
I Spent A Year Living in the Future (of Social Media)
