Mastodon is an open-source federated social media and microblogging platform enabling decentralized communication similar to email systems. The platform allows anyone with technical knowledge to operate their own Mastodon server. Mastodon uses ActivityPub protocol enabling communication between different Mastodon servers and compatible platforms. Multiple European Mastodon servers operate with renewable energy commitment. Mastodon emphasizes privacy and data ownership compared to centralized social platforms. The platform includes features for content creation, sharing, and discovery. Mastodon provides open-source code enabling community contributions and transparency.
