Forum software NodeBB has added ActivityPub support
NodeBB has integrated with the fediverse using the ActivityPub protocol, enabling decentralized interactions for forums. This core feature, supported by NLNet Foundation funding, enhances connectivity for various organizations.
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Forum software NodeBB has joined the fediverse, a decentralized social web that includes platforms like Mastodon and Pixelfed, utilizing the ActivityPub protocol. This move allows forum operators to connect their NodeBB forums with other federated services, enhancing their reach and interaction capabilities. The initiative was inspired by co-founder Julian Lam's desire to link NodeBB forums, which evolved from a centralized concept to a decentralized one after discovering ActivityPub. Funding from the NLNet Foundation facilitated the swift implementation of this protocol. NodeBB's new feature, available in version 4, will automatically federate new forums, while existing users can opt to connect with other ActivityPub-powered platforms. Unlike its competitor Discourse, NodeBB has integrated federation as a core feature rather than an add-on. Although NodeBB does not track usage statistics for privacy reasons, it has seen significant downloads, indicating a healthy user base. The software currently supports various forums, including those for Opera and MLB: The Show.
- NodeBB has integrated with the fediverse, allowing decentralized forum interactions.
- The integration utilizes the ActivityPub protocol for federated services.
- Funding from NLNet Foundation helped expedite the implementation of this feature.
- Federation is a core feature in NodeBB, unlike in some competing software.
- NodeBB powers forums for notable organizations like Opera and MLB: The Show.
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