The world of social media is on the brink of a major transformation which is needed to create a fairer, more transparent online environment that respects user privacy and autonomy.

In today’s social media landscape, users are often at the mercy of a few powerful platforms that control their data, limit freedom, and restrict interoperability between networks. These platforms prioritize profit over privacy, collecting vast amounts of user information while offering limited transparency and minimal user control. This centralized model is increasingly problematic, fostering issues with data privacy, misinformation, and restricted user agency.

Social networks are at an inflection point, with new models emerging and proving that the systems can evolve beyond walled-gardens and be built for people instead.