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The race to build a better Twitter

Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter has left users wondering where to go should the platform go up in flames or its content moderation policies unravel. But is there really a viable alternative to Twitter yet?

Mitchell Clark and Emma Roth
Bluesky built a decentralized protocol for Twitter — and is working on an app that uses itBluesky built a decentralized protocol for Twitter — and is working on an app that uses it
Twitter’s decentralized, open-source offshoot just released its first codeTwitter’s decentralized, open-source offshoot just released its first code
Mastodon puts Trump’s social network on notice for improperly using its codeMastodon puts Trump’s social network on notice for improperly using its code
Twitter’s decentralized social network project finally has a leaderTwitter’s decentralized social network project finally has a leader
Mastodon now has an official iPhone appMastodon now has an official iPhone app
Twitter’s decentralized social network project takes a baby step forwardTwitter’s decentralized social network project takes a baby step forward
How the biggest decentralized social network is dealing with its Nazi problem

Mastodon was built to be a kinder, more decentralized version of Twitter — then Gab showed up

Adi Robertson
Twitter rival Mastodon isn’t safe from online mobs eitherTwitter rival Mastodon isn’t safe from online mobs either
What happened to Mastodon after its moment in the spotlight?What happened to Mastodon after its moment in the spotlight?
A beginner’s guide to Mastodon, the hot new open-source Twitter cloneA beginner’s guide to Mastodon, the hot new open-source Twitter clone
Mastodon.social is an open-source Twitter competitor that’s growing like crazyMastodon.social is an open-source Twitter competitor that’s growing like crazy

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