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Definition: Mastodon
An open-source social network development platform. Introduced in 2016, Mastodon allows anyone to create a social networking feed similar to X/Twitter and Tumblr. Although there is a 500-character limit, each Mastodon instance is developed, controlled and moderated by the entity that creates it. Users may communicate only with others in their community or follow users in other communities.
Toots and Boosts (Posts and Reposts)
Mastodon posts (tweets) are called "toots," and reposts (retweets) are boosts.
Truth Social
One of the most high-profile Mastodon-related platforms is Truth Social, which uses a customized version of the Mastodon software (see Truth Social). See ActivityPub, social network, Twitter and Tumblr.
Vivaldi Social
Toots and Boosts (Posts and Reposts)
Mastodon posts (tweets) are called "toots," and reposts (retweets) are boosts.
Truth Social
One of the most high-profile Mastodon-related platforms is Truth Social, which uses a customized version of the Mastodon software (see Truth Social). See ActivityPub, social network, Twitter and Tumblr.
Vivaldi Social is an example of a Mastodon social network created for users of the Vivaldi browser. See Vivaldi browser.