Show HN: Smithereen – an early-Facebook-style Fediverse server

Category: infrastructure

Tags: fediverse, social-network, decentralized

Score: 4.7/10 (Innovation: 4, Technical: 5, Documentation: 4, Utility: 5)

Smithereen is a decentralized social network server that operates on the fediverse, allowing users to connect across independent servers inspired by early Facebook-style design. It offers an alternative to centralized social platforms by providing user-owned moderation and resistance to ads or fees. While functionally similar to other fediverse servers like Mastodon, its unique interface and approach make it interesting for those nostalgic for early social networking.

Target audience: backend devs, devops, self-hosting enthusiasts

Repository: https://smithereen.software

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