AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Decentered
Decentered S1E1: Creation and Discovery
Jan 13, 2024
The hosts discuss the challenges of finding good content in decentralized systems. They explore alternatives to Substack, like Buttondown and Ghost. They discuss the evolution of newsletter platforms and the challenge of getting discovered. They explore the features and uncertainty of a new platform resembling G plus circles. They discuss the potential of Flipboard becoming a prominent platform. They discuss developing a network for a distancing suite and YouTube's plans for PeerTube. They talk about the challenges of creating a mobile app for a decentralized system and Apple's approval process for iOS developers.
38:49
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The recent controversy surrounding Substack's handling of Nazi content has led to the search for alternative publishing platforms within the Fediverse, such as WordPress and WriteFreely, which offer social discovery aspects in addition to email sending capabilities.
- The shift towards dedicated publishing platforms within the Fediverse, such as WordPress with activity pub support, opens up possibilities for standardized publishing, better integration with client applications, and improved social discovery.
Deep dives
The Challenges of Publishing and Content Discovery in Decentralized Systems
One of the biggest problems in decentralized systems is the difficulty of publishing and content discovery. With content spread across multiple servers, it can be challenging for users to find high-quality content and for publishers to create channels that attract an audience. The recent controversy surrounding Substack's handling of Nazi content has led to the search for alternative publishing platforms within the Fediverse. Platforms like WordPress and WriteFreely offer social discovery aspects in addition to email sending capabilities, providing potential starting points for those seeking alternatives to Substack.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode