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I feel the real problem with Mastodon is that there's no way to reclaim an identity if a server goes down. The idea of a fediverse is to be robust against insta
by timmb 3y ago
I feel the real problem with Mastodon is that there's no way to reclaim an identity if a server goes down. The idea of a fediverse is to be robust against instances collapsing, but it seems the only way to move server is to leave a pointer on the old server.
Instead, you could put a public key on your profile and keep a local backup of your data and private key. Then if your instance dies or you get booted out (there will always be tyrants and schizms) you can still set up shop somewhere else and ping your old followers with a signed message.
Right now it's like a city with a lot of bars which is great except you can't leave and go to a different one with the same face.
- basscomm 3y ago> I feel the real problem with Mastodon is that there's no way to reclaim an identity if a server goes down. The idea of a fediverse is to be robust against instances collapsing, but it seems the only way to move server is to leave a pointer on the old server. Email has the same problem, but is it really a problem?
- timmb 3y agoI guess with email you can at least use your own domain with a third party provider because it has a DNS record, which gives you somewhere between self-hosting and a federated community. Of course, if you lose your domain you're out of luck.
- throwaway689236 3y agoNostr solves this problem, your identity is defined by a private+public key pair, you own your account and history instead of the node admin.
- funOtter 3y agoI think that you're describing Nostr.
- JustinGarrison 3y ago[OP] Bluesky/AT protocol solves this by making identity a DNS domain verified with TXT record. That's also 1. unsquatable 2. universal across apps My Bluesky name is my site justingarrison.com and it can be that on any other sites that use the AT protocol instead of ActivityPub