In this episode, we discuss AT Protocol, a technology that underpins Bluesky and many believe is the future of social media. ATProto pioneer Boris Mann @bmann.ca educates us about AT Protocol, where it's used, why so many people are excited about it, and even how it's pronounced.

Breaking news: In the episode, we discuss software patents as they relate to ATProto standardization. Today, Bluesky published a patent pledge vowing to "not enforce any of the patents on any software invention Bluesky Social owns now or in the future." The pledge includes IP related to ATProto. Progress!

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Overview of the ATmosphere's potential from Dan Abramov

AT Protocol Specification

AT Protocol on Github

Free Our Feeds, "A campaign to support open, people-powered social media"

Blacksky, "Decentralized tools for creating safe, independent online spaces"

Boris' "Beyond Microblogging: AT Protocol for Building Unique Social Apps" post

Alex Russell's post about web standards

Toronto User Directory

Leaflet - online publishing

Tangled - source code management

Graze - custom feed creator

Streamplace - video livestreaming

Spark - decentralized social networking

Germ - secure chat

Semble - social knowledge network for researchers

Smoke Signal - event planning

Flushes - uh, wtf?

Anisota - experimental social media interface

Recipe Exchange

Roomy Chat - group chat

Grain Photos - photo storage

Anchor - geo checkins

Find many more at blueskydirectory.com