Mastodon - Explained by Common Craft - INDV

We’re used to social networking platforms that are owned and operated by large companies like Twitter. Mastodon is different because it’s not a company that needs to earn a profit. It’s open-source software anyone can use to create an online community that’s self-supported and connected to thousands of other Mastodon communities. This video applies a music festival analogy and teaches:

• How Mastodon is different from Twitter

• Why Mastodon has become popular

• What to expect in using Mastodon

• How Mastodon users are connected

• How Mastodon fits into the big picture of decentralization

Video Info:

• Duration: 03m 51s

• Captions Available: YES

• Lesson Plan: YES

• Category: Technology