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We’ll be part of the FOSDEM Social Web track on Saturday, and will be talking about the @ngisearch supported Fediverse Discovery Providers project: fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event

You’ll also be able to find the team at Social Web After Hours on Sunday at HSBXL: hsbxl.be/events/byteweek/2025/

fosdem.orgFOSDEM 2025 - Fediscovery: Improving Search and Discovery on the Fediverse

Hey friends! It’s nearly time for , the annual free and open source event in Brussels. This weekend, the Mastodon team will be based in building H.

We’ll be raising funds for the project with some of our merch - beautiful limited edition winter mugs, pins, and t-shirts. We’ll also have fun stickers to share for free, so you can show your support for Mastodon everywhere!

(just so you know: we’re a bit short on larger t-shirt sizes, so come early if you want to buy one of those)

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We're not just building a social network, we're building a community. Communities thrive when everyone contributes. We're growing our operating budget to invest in our contribution to the Fediverse as a whole, including our commitment to trust and safety, and user experience. Donate to support this vision!

joinmastodon.org/sponsors#dona

joinmastodon.orgDonate to MastodonDonate or become a sponsor and help us build the social web for everyone!
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Our core mission remains the same: create tools and spaces for authentic online communities. No changes to your user experience, just a stronger commitment to transparency and community-driven governance. Join us on this journey!

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Eugen's vision for Mastodon was centered on user choice, community, and freedom. Now, we're formalizing that commitment with the formation of a new European non-profit entity. Eugen will transition to an alternative role in the team, with a new CEO to be announced very soon. Stay tuned for updates on these changes.

Mastodon boosted

New year, new role @Mastodon!

Our core team is looking for a senior Front-end Developer to elevate the web UI/UX experience for our users.

Ideally:

1. You are highly skilled in accessible and semantic
2. Proficient in modern
3. Experienced with , and complex React/Redux applications

This remote full-time position requires a 4-hour overlap with the CET timezone.

For more info/to apply:
jobs.ashbyhq.com/mastodon/6a09

jobs.ashbyhq.comFront-end Developer (m/f/d)We're looking for a Front-end Developer to work with us remotely on our free and open-source Mastodon software.

Thank you, Mastodon community! 🎉

Thanks to your incredible support, this Giving Tuesday we’ve raised $10,438 (13% of $75,000 goal) for our ✨ Trust & Safety Lead ✨ hire!

There’s still time ⏳

Every contribution brings us closer to building a safer, more inclusive, open & free community-led platform where people, not profit, shape the future.

Thank you for donating, spreading the word & being part of this journey! 💙

Help us reach our campaign goal: givebutter.com/givingmastodon

Our campaign is officially LIVE!

We’re raising $75,000 to fund a new hire: ✨ Trust & Safety Lead ✨

A crucial role in protecting Mastodon’s growing community by strengthening our trust & safety tools incl. & server blocklists.

Your support is an investment in the future of a decentralised, free and respectful online community, where every user feels safe & supported.

Thank you for being part of this movement! 💪

Donate what you can today: givebutter.com/givingmastodon

We believe the internet should be a place where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered to connect.

That’s why this we’re launching a campaign to fund a vital new role at :

✨ Trust & Safety Lead ✨

With the recent US elections and many changes to come, protecting our community has never been more important.

We officially kick off on *Tue, Dec 3rd* but if you’d like, you can make an impact today. Thank you for your support!

givebutter.com/givingmastodon

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* We're waiting for our UK VAT number before enabling shipping to the UK to avoid you having to pay any unexpected duties on the package. As for the US, the stock hasn't arrived at the warehouse yet.