How the 'Fediverse' Works (and Why It Might Be the Future of Social Media)

Fediverse, which is a portmanteau of Federation and Universe, is the name for a new protocol for the social internet: a bunch of different social networks and platforms that are connected to each other. Users on any of these services can follow users on any other one and respond to, like, and share posts. Here's how it works and how it could change social media.