Why I'm betting on ATProto (and why you should, too)

6 hours ago

Current social media platforms are dominated by ads and divisive content, leading to loneliness and lost genuine connections.
ATProto, the protocol behind Bluesky, offers user data ownership and portability, allowing easy switching between apps without losing content or social graphs.
Bluesky provides an ad-free environment with safety features, fostering real connections and community.
ATProto is decentralized, with personal data stored on Personal Data Servers (PDS), enabling multiple apps to access and render user data publicly.
ATmosphereConf showcased interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, journalists, and builders, all aiming to create positive social technology.
Key talks at the conference highlighted fixing crumbling information systems, building community through apps like Blacksky, and social components for interoperability.
The author built OpenSocial.community to create cross-application community governance structures on ATProto, receiving positive feedback and motivation.
The ATProto community emphasizes collaboration and interoperability over individual ownership, fostering a long-term, human-centered internet vision.
ATProto is presented as a solution for building a more connected, human internet that benefits various disciplines beyond just developers.

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