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ActivityPub vs ATProto: The Battle for Decentralized Social Media
A new analysis compares ActivityPub and ATProto, the two leading protocols for decentralized social networks. ActivityPub powers Mastodon and the fediverse, while ATProto underpins Bluesky. The piece argues ActivityPub's simpler design may win out due to its grassroots adoption and lower complexity.
Meridian48 take
The comparison is useful but overlooks that protocol success often hinges on network effects and developer experience, not just technical elegance.
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