Decentered Season 2 Episode 1: FediForum Commentary
Jun 5, 2025
The hosts celebrate their return and gear up for FediForum 2025, highlighting emerging trends in the Fediverse. They discuss the diverse keynote speakers, including Christine Limmer-Weber's insights on ActivityPub standards. Personal experiences from the Fediverse House gathering emphasize community connections and impactful dialogues. Challenges in promoting decentralization are examined, along with innovative solutions. The podcast also addresses inclusivity issues sparked by controversy, reflecting on the community's resilience and excitement for future events.
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Meeting Cory Doctorow In Person
- Sean met Cory Doctorow in person at Fediverse House in Austin, Texas, which was a surreal experience for him.
- He also enjoyed interacting with other Fediverse people, noting how avatars often resemble their personalities and appearances.
Challenges in Fediverse Advocacy
- Advocacy in the Fediverse is tough because terms like decentralization and privacy aren't universally understood.
- Simplifying value propositions and focusing on usability over jargon can better attract new users.
Culture Shaped Blue Sky's Protocol
- Cultural differences played a significant role in the creation of Blue Sky's AppRoto protocol.
- Blue Sky had to build a new protocol to solve specific needs not easily met by ActivityPub, reframing it as cultural and technical innovation.