Friday, 19 September, 2025
Mastodon to Launch Paid Hosting & Support Services to Sustain the Open Social Web
Mastodon is launching paid hosting, moderation, and support services for organizations wanting to join the fediverse rather than run their own servers. These options will include full server management, support contracts, and moderation tools. Existing partners like the European Commission and city governments have trialed similar setups. The move aims to diversify Mastodon’s revenue beyond donations and grants while preserving its decentralized, community-driven ethos.
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