Saving Mastodon: Why It Needs to Transform into a Foundation run by the community
As an operator of a Mastodon instance, I see Mastodon as a unified force, fueling the Fediverse and offering a haven for those unable or unwilling to run their own instance. This is the powerful vision encapsulated in the Mastodon software project, born from Eugen's brilliant contribution – he is the founder and core developer of the Mastodon software – and the trademarked “Mastodon” brand, which acts as an ambassador for the greater Fediverse on diverse media stages. Mastodon isn't just a platform; it's a defiance, a declaration of independence from the likes of Twitter, Facebook, and Tiktok (and soon Bluesky), providing an alternative to the social media monopoly.