diaspora*
Privacy-focused decentralized social network
diaspora* is a free, open-source, privacy-aware decentralized social network. It is organized into independently operated pods that federate, giving users ownership of their data.
Key features
- Federated pod network
- Aspects for sharing control
- Hashtag-based discovery
- Data ownership focus
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Strong privacy ethos
- Established network
Trade-offs
- Limited fediverse interoperability
- Slower development
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