Instagram Threads will soon work with the Fediverse thanks to ActivityPub. Let’s break down these jargons and understand them in simple terms.
Instagram Threads is available for download on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store. So both Android and iOS users can download the app and sign up using their Instagram account. Now, on one of the initial walkthrough screens, you will see the mention of Fediverse. Here’s what it says:
“Future versions of Threads will work with the fediverse”. But, what is Fediverse? While we learn about that here, let’s also try to understand what ActivityPub is. You may see these two words pop up more on your social and web feeds going forward. After all, social media as we knew is getting a major upheaval. The key reason is the centralization and monopolistic behaviour of current social media companies.
To wit:
– Meta and its products like Facebook and Instagram try to lock you into their platforms. Their evasive algorithms, ad practices, and monetization tools gorge on user data. The users who have invested their time, effort, and sometimes money in these apps and sites feel entrapped and difficult to leave to alternate platforms.
