Overview: diaspora* is a decentralized social network that puts user privacy and control at the forefront. Unlike traditional social networks, diaspora* is made up of independently run servers called "pods," allowing you to choose where your data resides. This community-driven platform empowers you with freedom over your online identity and connections.
The diaspora* Project
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Key Features
- Decentralization: Choose from multiple pods around the world, or host your own, for full control over your data.
- Freedom of Identity: Express yourself freely without being forced to disclose your real identity.
- Privacy by Design: Share content with bespoke groups through Aspects, ensuring only intended audiences see your posts.
- Hashtags: Follow topics of interest and reach like-minded individuals easily with hashtags.
- Reshares: Spread ideas and content you love with a simple reshare feature.
- Mentions: Engage directly with others by mentioning them in your posts.
- Loving Posts: Show appreciation for content with the ♥ feature, transcending words.
- Social Network Integration: Cross-post to other major social platforms while using diaspora* as your home base.
- Open Source Nature: Contribute to or modify the source code to fit your needs, joining a global community of developers.
diaspora* Screenshots
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Suggested Developer Use Cases
- Create a private network for project collaboration, sharing updates only with team members using aspects.
- Integrate diaspora* within a larger ecosystem as a privacy-focused communication channel for customer engagement.
- Leverage cross-posting features to maintain presence across multiple platforms without additional overhead.
Stars | Last commit | Project status |
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Star | Monday, November 13, 2023 | 🌟 Healthy |