2024-12-04 22:06:00
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A CEO 1 yes MetaMark Zuckerberg, announced something new for the Threads which allows greater connection with the fediverse (ecosystem of decentralized networks that use open protocols to communicate with each other), which includes names like Flipboard, Mastodon, Pixelfed, PeerTube, among others.
The addition allows users to follow profiles from other Fediverse servers, view posts and be notified about new content. This integration expands interactions between platforms, with the aim of promoting a more unified experience.
Next step towards making Threads fully interoperable across the Fediverse: you will now be able to follow people from other FeDiverse servers who have liked, followed or responded to federated profiles on Threads.
Meta had been working on the connection between Threads and fediverse since March, allowing users to connect their accounts and view followers and likes from other servers in October. Now, it takes another step towards full interoperability.
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram and Threads, also commented on the news and showed how this feature works in practice:
Exciting update for those following our journey into the Fediverse. Starting today, you can follow people from other fediverse servers who have interacted with federated users or posts on Threads. You can view their posts by navigating to your profile and you can also choose to receive notifications when they post on their servers. More interoperability features are on the way, stay tuned. 
Option to hide responses
Another change that Threads has implemented is to hide your answersallowing you to customize your profile to remove the tab with your replies — leaving only the two tabs that show posts and shares.
Threads is working on the ability to show or hide your replies on your profile.
Note: it appears that this feature is already being implemented in the iOS version.
As highlighted by engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, the new feature would already be available on iOS. A spokesperson for the social network, however, told the TechCrunch that this option is something the company recently began testing with a “small number of people” and has not yet released publicly.
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How might Threads’ integration with the Fediverse change the social media landscape?
## Threading the Needle: Threads Enters the Fediverse
**Me:** Today we have an exciting update from the world of social networks. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced a new feature for Threads, its text-based social platform, allowing closer integration with the Fediverse.
To help us understand what this means and its implications, we have Anastasia Brown, a tech journalist specializing in social media trends. Anastasia, welcome to the show!
**Anastasia:** Thanks for having me!
**Me:** Let’s start with the basics. What exactly is the Fediverse and why is this a big deal for Threads?
**Anastasia:** Think of the Fediverse as a network of interconnected servers, each running its own independent social media platform. Popular platforms like Mastodon, Pixelfed, and PeerTube are part of it. They all speak the same language, using open protocols, essentially allowing users on different platforms to interact.
Threads’ entry into the Fediverse is a game changer because it breaks down the walls between these platforms. Users can now directly follow profiles and see content from other Fediverse servers, bringing a more unified social media experience.
**Me:** So, Threads users can connect with folks on Mastodon?
**Anastasia:** Exactly! You can follow people from any Fediverse server directly within Threads, see their posts, and even get notifications on their new content.
**Me:** This sounds incredibly powerful. What are some of the benefits of this integration for users?
**Anastasia:** It opens up a whole new world of connections and content. Imagine being able to discover communities and voices you wouldn’t have accessed before, all while staying within the Threads interface. It promotes cross-platform dialog and a more diverse online experience.
**Me:** Are there any other new features being rolled out alongside this Fediverse integration?
**Anastasia:**
Indeed! Threads has also introduced the option to hide your replies, allowing for a cleaner and more focused profile.
**Me:** This is great news, Anastasia! It seems like Threads is making some significant strides. Do you think this integration will change the social media landscape as we know it?
**Anastasia:** It certainly has the potential to.
This move towards interoperability is a significant step towards a more decentralized and open web. Its success will depend on factors like user adoption and platform collaboration, but it’s definitely a development worth watching closely.
**Me:** Thanks for sharing your insights, Anastasia. This is definitely an exciting development. We’ll be sure to keep our eyes peeled for the next chapter in this story.
