Article emphasizes the concept of “middleware”. BlueSky inevitably gets more attention than the “Mastodon protocol” but there are some decent theoretical observations.

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    Decentralized platforms based on open protocols, such as Mastodon and Bluesky, have been designed from the ground up to prioritize user choice and agency—without needing permission from a corporate gatekeeper. This is most apparent on Bluesky

    Tells you that you can take your social media back from big tech then casually recommends Bluesky. Gimme a break.

    Also if you want your news free of the constant noise of social media, RSS still exists and it’s still beautiful.