Aaron Powell wrote that while decentralization is insurance, that’s not enough to sell the majority on paying the cost it takes to switch away from the major platforms. I agree! I think we can do better.

Atproto Spaces, formerly known as “the permissioned data protocol,” is a new extension to atproto that enables non-public data. The alpha is now officially open. Here’s how to develop with it and what to expect as we work towards the full release.

Reconnect with nature without leaving your desk. A living patch of grass, tiny scissors, walnut tray. Touch grass anytime.

DecryptAds maps programmatic ad-tech supply chains from public files — ads.txt, sellers.json, and related signals — so you can trace hidden flows and surface invalid supply.

Little computers you can flash with your own firmware — see what the #buildinpublic community is hacking on.