Newsmast, an organization focused on decentralized social media, is revolutionizing the landscape with an updated version of its Mastodon mobile app. This innovative approach integrates content from two servers into a single interface, offering Mastodon users the ability to connect with, follow, and join topic-based timelines known as “Communities.” These Communities help users better navigate and understand the vast array of content found on the distributed social web.
Newsmast aims to address the challenge faced by decentralized social networking communities – how to effectively curate and deliver content to users based on their interests. Drawing inspiration from popular platforms like Flipboard and Mammoth, Newsmast’s app introduces Communities that curate content across categories like Government & Politics, Science, Technology, Sports, and more.
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Newsmast offers a unique system where users can create their own Mastodon server with curated Communities. By allowing users to connect to customized servers within the Newsmast app, individuals can explore niche topics that align with their interests.
Users can engage with Community content by liking, reposting, replying, bookmarking, following, or adding to lists, enhancing the interactive experience within the app. Additionally, users can follow Newsmast’s Community Feeds on their preferred Mastodon apps, providing flexibility in content consumption.
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Newsmast’s plug-in server architecture offers a glimpse into the future of decentralized social media, providing curated Communities that filter out unwanted content based on user preferences. The platform aims to foster connections, conversations, and exploration of new topics among users.
By creating a charitable foundation, the U.K.-based Newsmast Foundation, Newsmast is committed to offering a Twitter-like service free from advertising, providing an alternative to mainstream social media platforms. The app, available on iOS and Android, will soon expand to desktop and Progressive Web App versions.
