Big news for Mastodon GmbH. They have formally joined forces with the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
If you’re not in the design/tech world, trust me when I say this is a big step for the fediverse. The W3C establishes the standards used for the internet.
This is a solid path forward for small tech.
https://github.com/w3c/socialwg/blob/main/meetings/2026/2026-03-06-WG-kickoff.md
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@hackillu good question.
The W3C is a neutral party, working to make the web a better place. They focus on accessibility and standards to make the web a more usable, inclusive, and enjoyable experience for everyone.
If Mastodon is working with them, it helps the fediverse (and FOSS) move the needle forward as open protocols do.
Any step forward *without* big tech is a giant leap.
That’s my take.
@markwyner @hackillu > W3C is a neutral party
Yeah...I would argue one could reasonably harbor doubts about the validity of that statement.
Mark Wyner Won’t Comply 
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