The Big Picture: A Federated Network
Instead of one company owning all the data, a federated network is composed of many independent servers (called instances) that communicate with each other. This creates a resilient, user-centric system where individuals have control over their data and identity. The goal is to build such a network using Blazor for the frontend and ActivityPub for the federation protocol.
How Federation Works
👤
User A
instance-A.com
<--->
🌐
Fediverse
(ActivityPub Protocol)
<--->
👤
User B
instance-B.org
Key Advantages
- ◆Data Ownership & Portability: Users choose their server and can migrate without losing their network.
- ◆Censorship Resistance: No single entity controls the network; power is distributed to instance admins.
- ◆Innovation & Specialization: Anyone can create an instance for niche communities, fostering diversity.
- ◆No Central Point of Failure: The network is resilient and stays online even if some servers fail.
The Primary Challenge
Overcoming the Network Effect
LinkedIn's value comes from its massive, existing user base. To compete, this new platform must offer compelling, unique advantages from day one to attract an initial critical mass of users.