Oh, it's also #FediforumFriday which reminds me that folks should check out talks from #Fedicon a couple of weekends ago! and also, get tickets for the next #Fediforum coming up in October. https://fediforum.org/news/2025-08-06-fediforum-fall-announced/
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I'm a software developer working on a bunch of #Fediverse things: #Emissary, #Bandwagon, and bandwagon.fm - with several more in the pipeline.
It's a pretty strange mix that doesn't really fit today's Fediverse, but it makes sense when you see the end goal.
I got an opportunity at #Fedicon to explain myself, so here it is:
https://spectra.video/w/eod3ybLu7sHzAEMihej8km
It's not the greatest talk about Fediverse tech, but it's the best I've got so far, and I hope it inspires you to make great things here with me.
The Fediverse is largely predicated on free, unpaid labor, with a sprinkling of donations keeping things afloat. We should be able to have entire careers in this space, building this amazing thing: IT workers, developers, designers, artists, writers, musicians, you name it!
Activity Intents are super cool. They’re like a social button you put on websites, to get you back to your own Fediverse client, but it can be used for Likes, replies, sharing, whatever you want.
https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fep/src/branch/main/fep/3b86/fep-3b86.md
FediCon kicks off tomorrow in Vancouver 💫
And... our co-founder @michael is making the trip across the Atlantic to be there - that's over 7,460 km!
We wouldn't make these trips if we didn't believe in the Open Social Web and how it can be used to better the world.
In particular, Michael is looking forward to meeting all the amazing faces we speak to regularly online in person.
If you're there, say hello!
#FediCon #Fediverse #Mastodon #SocialMedia #OpenSocialWeb #Tech #Event
WAFRN is so freaking awesome. Hilarious community, amazing platform, and it natively speaks both ActivityPub and ATproto.
Going to be writing about it soon.
If you’re interested in viewing the sessions from Fedicon, follow @fedicon
It’s been less than 24 hours and the first session is already listed!
Organizers Log:
An update about the Fediverse Conference in Canada (FediCon) on August 1st & Saturday August 2nd I have been organizing.
I have been trying to design a logo for FediCon.
(I am NOT a logo designer 🙂 )
I tried using the FediOrigami version of the Fediverse logo, to be part of it.
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You can get the FediCon logo from here:
https://github.com/reiver/fedicon-logo
Excited to be attending and presenting at #FediCon in Vancouver, Canada on Aug 1-2!
If you're planning on going, let me know? Will be great to meet community members face-to-face!
🌿 The Fediverse, but face to face.
📍 Vancouver, Canada
🗓️ August 1st & 2nd
🎟️ It’s called FediCon — and it’s happening IRL.
Tickets coming soon.
Get early access:
See you there?
🌐 The Fediverse is meeting IRL!
FediCon — August 1 & 2 in Vancouver 🇨🇦
Want in? Join the early bird list:
See you there?
#FediCon #Fediverse #OpenSocial #OpenSocialWeb #SocialWeb #DeSo #FeSo #LoSo
I love the idea of local governments having Fedi accounts. It sounds silly, but the idea of a bunch of local departments being able to get their messages out can actually be really useful. Think about how many municipal accounts post updates on Twitter to keep people informed about local events or developments.
Chris Alemany is talking about his story of starting SocialBC, a Mastodon instance that serves the British Columbia area.
I think taking a hyper-local approach is incredibly novel, and being able to serve a regional area is a cool approach to building communities on the network.
🎉 The wait is over — FediCon 2025 tickets are LIVE! 🎟️
Get yours now ⬇️
https://lu.ma/p4bbb941
📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓️ August 1-2
More information here:
https://fedicon.ca
🎉 The Fediverse is meeting IRL
Talks. Demos. Panels. Real humans.
🎟️ Get your tickets now ⬇️
https://lu.ma/p4bbb941
🌐 FediCon
📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓️ August 1-2
More information here:
https://fedicon.ca
We had #Fedicon because @reiver came to #sxsw to speak, and he left with the conviction that a Fediverse event in Vancouver would work. And he reached out to Canadian Fediverse participants to get a great lineup of speakers. He energized some really talented collaborators like @manlycoffee and @Crissy to make the event actually happen.
🌟 The Fediverse goes AFK — and in person!
Join us for two days of connection, collaboration, and community.
🗣️ Inspiring talks
🧪 Live demos
🎤 Engaging panels
🤝 Real humans, real vibes
🎟️ Get your tickets here → https://lu.ma/p4bbb941
🌐 FediCon
📍 Vancouver, Canada
🗓️ August 1–2
🔍 Full info: https://fedicon.ca
Let’s make the future of the internet — together. ✨
i really wish I could have stayed for more than a beer and to be part of the audience tomorrrow for all the #fedicon speakers but, the bus to the ferry to my car to home to family beckons. 😂 🚎
What an incredible group @reiver gathered! I feel very humbled to have been included and our little story about #socialBC seemed well received.
It was so nice to meet people in PERSON!
The fediverse is making communities for people and there are good people making it happen!
(Assuming I can do this with the ticket system....)
The ticket price for FediCon will based on a donation amount that you can set.
I.e., you can make it whatever price you want it to be. (It can be as low as you want it to be.)
I don't want a ticket price to be an issue for anyone.
🚀 FediCon has a new shiny look for its website.
Thanks for FediCon's new look go to @dansup !
Check it out at:
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FediCon is where the Fediverse community gathers IRL.
📍 Vancouver (Canada)
🗓️ August 1-2
Get on the early bird list:
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And, if want to present at FediCon, reach out to us via e-mail:
📧 hello@fedicon.ca
OR find me on the Fediverse:
📱 @reiver
“There are a number of platforms that provide their own APIs… that’s okay…but the ActivityPub protocol provides its own client API for applications. It’s underutilized within the Fediverse today, but I still think it’s really crucial.”
Evan Prodromou @ #FediCon
🌟 Meet the Fediverse — in real life!
Talks. Panels. Real humans.
🎫 Grab your tickets: https://lu.ma/p4bbb941
🌐 FediCon 2025
📍 Vancouver, Canada
🗓️ August 1–2
🔗 Full details: https://fedicon.ca
Come connect, collaborate, and co-create the future of decentralized social. 🚀🌍
I am very strongly considering attending #FediCon in Vancouver, Canada, this August 1st and 2nd. I have never traveled outside of my country before, but it looks like a lot of super cool people are going to be there.
Come see @dansup give his keynote at FediCon
"The Fediverse in Action: Building Social Platforms That Users Actually Want"
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🌐 FediCon
📍 Vancouver, Canada
🗓️ August 1–2
Get Ready for FediCon!
Tick-tock! ⏰ FediCon is just 11 days away!
Join us in beautiful Vancouver, Canada on August 1st & 2nd for an incredible event.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or curious about the decentralized Social Web, FediCon is the place to connect, learn, and explore the future of the fediverse.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://lu.ma/p4bbb941
ℹ️ More info here: https://fedicon.ca