

The article argues that the Internet's original design was anonymous and privacy-preserving, but centralization onto closed platforms has compromised these properties. It advocates for a return to using open protocols instead of proprietary services to restore privacy and decentralization. The piece discusses how centralized services enable tracking and gove


This article presents statistical analysis of decentralization levels across three major web service categories: the Fediverse (Mastodon, Pixelfed), the Atmosphere (Bluesky, WhiteWind), and public Git forges (GitHub, GitLab). It uses Shannon Index metrics to measure data concentration, showing the percentage distribution between the largest servers and the r

The article explores Bluesky's evolution from being perceived as just another Twitter clone to becoming a groundbreaking decentralized social network. It highlights how Bluesky, as a public benefit corporation, has successfully scaled an open-source social network to tens of mill
The author expresses dissatisfaction with Disqus and shares their journey of integrating Bluesky comments into their blog. They highlight Bluesky's decentralized approach, healthier community compared to Twitter, and the flexibility of its API. The article explores the potential
