Topic: Decentralized Social

37 chapters across the catalog

Call me Bill
Episode 1625 27:19 - 35:06

1625: Call me Bill

ActivityPub Federation and the End of No Agenda Social

The decentralized social media instance noagendasocial.com is being shut down due to persistent blocking by other Fediverse servers and negative associations with the domain name. Administrator Matt Hamilton is launching a new server, noauthority.social, to allow users to migrate their accounts while maintaining followers. The discussion covers the technical nature of ActivityPub and the challenges of maintaining a free-speech zone in a federated environment.

Stapler Abuse
Episode 1545 4:00 - 7:09

1545: Stapler Abuse

Nostr Protocol, Decentralized Social Media and Bitcoin Integration

Nostr, an acronym for "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays," is highlighted as a decentralized social media protocol gaining traction. Backed by Jack Dorsey, the system uses public and private keys for identity and integrates the Bitcoin Lightning Network for "zapping" or tipping users. Unlike traditional platforms, no single entity owns the network, making it resistant to censorship.

Digital Dementia
Episode 1542 59:57 - 1:02:09

1542: Digital Dementia

Nostr Technical Overview, Zaps, Satoshis

Adam Curry provides a technical overview of Nostr, explaining that it relies on relays rather than centralized servers. While not yet ready for mainstream use, the protocol allows users to "zap" each other with Satoshis (Bitcoin). The hosts compare its development to the early days of Podcasting 2.0 and emphasize the importance of user-controlled blocking.

Shood Fortage
Episode 1502 1:20:01 - 1:24:39

1502: Shood Fortage

Mastodon, No Agenda Social Community

The hosts discuss the migration of Twitter users to Mastodon, noting that the No Agenda community has operated its own Mastodon server for years. They critique tech figures like Dave Winer and Kara Swisher for struggling to understand the decentralized nature of the platform. The segment emphasizes the importance of community-based social media over centralized corporate platforms.

Upcycling Ruminants
Episode 1492 1:22:07 - 1:28:10

1492: Upcycling Ruminants

No Agenda Community, Social Media and Art Review

The hosts discuss the growth of the No Agenda Social community on Mastodon and the importance of decentralized platforms. They review the cover art for episode 1491, titled "Net Bluffsky," and address listener feedback regarding the segment where they critique artist submissions. They encourage listeners to use modern podcast apps to access chapters and transcripts.

Si Senor
Episode 1487 1:27:00 - 1:28:29

1487: Si Senor

No Agenda Social and Mastodon Community Growth

The No Agenda Social community on the Mastodon platform continues to grow, requiring new members to answer specific show-related questions to join. The platform offers a decentralized alternative to mainstream social media, allowing users to follow hosts and artists without corporate oversight.

Jacked Up Joe
Episode 1483 1:28:49 - 1:31:47

1483: Jacked Up Joe

No Agenda Social and Mastodon Growth

The No Agenda Social instance on Mastodon is expanding its capacity to 10,000 users as interest in decentralized social media grows. The hosts discuss the differences between Mastodon and corporate platforms like Twitter, emphasizing that Mastodon is a protocol rather than a single company. New users are being invited to join the community as part of the broader Podcasting 2.0 ecosystem.

Second Lady
Episode 1434 1:55:51 - 2:00:48

1434: Second Lady

No Agenda Social and the Decentralized Media Experiment

The No Agenda Social platform, a decentralized instance of Mastodon, has grown to 10,000 members as part of a broader "grand experiment" in censorship-resistant communication. The show encourages listeners to move away from legacy podcast apps toward Podcasting 2.0 platforms, which offer features like integrated transcripts and artwork. This model aims to protect the community from de-platforming by centralized tech giants.

Banks not Tanks
Episode 1430 1:47:08 - 1:52:10

1430: Banks not Tanks

Fediverse, Truth Social, Podcast Art Awards

The hosts discuss the decentralized nature of the Fediverse and Truth Social as alternatives to mainstream social media. They review recent album art submissions, awarding "Sizzletron" for a modern "shatter image" of Vladimir Putin. The segment emphasizes that podcasting remains one of the few decentralized systems the elite do not fully control.

Sleep Equity
Episode 1419 1:11:05 - 1:14:31

1419: Sleep Equity

No Agenda Stream, Social Media and Trolls

The No Agenda Stream reached a near-record number of live listeners, despite a dip in financial donations. The hosts discussed the benefits of No Agenda Social, a decentralized Mastodon-based server, and the interactive "Troll Room" where listeners congregate during live broadcasts.

Flurona
Episode 1413 1:19:51 - 1:22:19

1413: Flurona

Troll Room Statistics, No Agenda Social, Mastodon

The "Troll Room" at trollroom.io saw a high of 2,486 live participants during the broadcast, nearing an all-time record. The show promotes its decentralized social media node, No Agenda Social, which runs on the Mastodon platform. Decentralization is emphasized as a way to ensure communication continues even if individual nodes or mainstream platforms go down.

Oil Ball Panic
Episode 1412 1:42:26 - 1:45:43

1412: Oil Ball Panic

Fediverse Decentralization, No Agenda Social Outage

The No Agenda Social server, part of the decentralized Mastodon network, experienced a temporary outage due to a massive influx of data from the broader Fediverse. The incident highlighted the benefits of decentralization, as other nodes in the network remained functional while the primary server was upgraded.

Spock Tiled
Episode 1410 1:21:12 - 1:24:01

1410: Spock Tiled

No Agenda Social, Mastodon and Decentralized Networks

The No Agenda Social network, built on the Mastodon platform, is highlighted as a decentralized alternative to mainstream social media. The expansion includes a specific instance for Dutch producers, emphasizing the "Web3" goal of user-owned, non-corporate communication.

Boost or Baste
Episode 1401 59:13 - 1:02:43

1401: Boost or Baste

Decentralized Web, Toxicity Moderation Research

Academic researchers in the UK are studying "toxicity" on the decentralized web, specifically targeting platforms like Mastodon and Pleroma. Using a dataset that includes posts from No Agenda Social, the researchers developed a model called "ModPair" to help independent server owners automate the moderation of content they deem toxic.

The Learning Curve
Episode 1400 1:32:31 - 1:34:49

1400: The Learning Curve

Decentralized Media, No Agenda Social and Mastodon

The hosts discuss the importance of decentralized social media platforms like Mastodon and the No Agenda Social instance. They contrast their long-standing decentralized infrastructure with recent efforts by mainstream podcasters like Tim Pool and Joe Rogan to discuss decentralization. The No Agenda community is highlighted as a model for resisting platform censorship.