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Mastodon
A decentralised social platform organised through connected independently operated servers.
In everyday use
Someone follows an account hosted on another Mastodon server.
What to keep in mind
Server rules and moderation differ; decentralisation does not mean there are no rules.
Also searched as: Mastodon network
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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