Ryan Barrett
Part of the A New Social team working on Bridgy Fed and Bounce. He built a strong foundation for BridgyFed and focuses on cross-network migration tools.
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Sep 7, 2025 • 1h 52min
S2E5: A New Social, With Anuj Ahooja and Ryan Barrett
Anuj Ahooja and Ryan Barrett from A New Social are reshaping the decentralized social landscape. They discuss enhancing accessibility with Bridgy Fed and Bounce, emphasizing user-friendly tools. Navigating social media interoperability is key, as they tackle cross-network migration and data portability challenges. The duo shares insights on their project’s growth from side project to thriving platform, addressing user mobility and identity across networks. They also reflect on the need for community-driven solutions to improve the overall user experience.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 2min
Building Bridges to the Fediverse, with Bridgy Fed’s Ryan Barrett
Software engineer Ryan Barrett, with 12 years of experience, talks about bridging social networks through Bridgy Fed. Highlights include the culture clashes between platforms, feedback on Bridgy Fed, and motivations driving Ryan's work. The discussion explores the challenges of introducing bridges in the Fediverse, consent principles, and balancing centralization with decentralization in web engagement.
