#federatedvideo — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #federatedvideo, aggregated by home.social.
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This week, we map the visual layer of the fediverse with current numbers (June 2026): Pixelfed, Loops, PeerTube, and ... Flickr?
Pixelfed: ~100K MAU across 700 servers. @dansup has been building it for eight years, mostly alone, turning down VC offers and funding it through a Kickstarter that raised CA$138K for a nonprofit foundation.
Meta started blocking links to Pixelfed in January 2025 which had the reverse effect - the flagship instance gained 200,000+ new accounts.
Loops: federated short-form video, also by dansup. mid-4,000s MAU, 26 servers. opt-in algorithmic feed (the default is chronological), trust-score moderation, no AI training on user content.
PeerTube: 47K MAU across 1,500+ servers. Framasoft (French nonprofit). the most infrastructure-heavy platform on the fediverse.
The visual web is the most expensive layer of the internet to decentralize. None of this was built on venture-scale economics.
Part 2 of the Fediverse Beyond Mastodon series. Part 3 will cover writing platforms: Ghost, WriteFreely, and micro.blog.
#Fediverse #Pixelfed #Loops #PeerTube #ActivityPub #OpenWeb #Owncast #FederatedVideo
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This week, we map the visual layer of the fediverse with current numbers (June 2026): Pixelfed, Loops, PeerTube, and ... Flickr?
Pixelfed: ~100K MAU across 700 servers. @dansup has been building it for eight years, mostly alone, turning down VC offers and funding it through a Kickstarter that raised CA$138K for a nonprofit foundation.
Meta started blocking links to Pixelfed in January 2025 which had the reverse effect - the flagship instance gained 200,000+ new accounts.
Loops: federated short-form video, also by dansup. mid-4,000s MAU, 26 servers. opt-in algorithmic feed (the default is chronological), trust-score moderation, no AI training on user content.
PeerTube: 47K MAU across 1,500+ servers. Framasoft (French nonprofit). the most infrastructure-heavy platform on the fediverse.
The visual web is the most expensive layer of the internet to decentralize. None of this was built on venture-scale economics.
Part 2 of the Fediverse Beyond Mastodon series. Part 3 will cover writing platforms: Ghost, WriteFreely, and micro.blog.
#Fediverse #Pixelfed #Loops #PeerTube #ActivityPub #OpenWeb #Owncast #FederatedVideo
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Steering Committee of the Federated Video Co-op Initiative has published its Founding Framework—a working draft that defines our purpose, mission, vision, and values.
It lays the groundwork for a sustainable, community-owned alternative to corporate video platforms—one that empowers creators, respects audiences, and keeps the infrastructure of online video in the hands of the people who use it.
📄 Read it online (Proton Drive):
https://drive.proton.me/urls/Q08DNF0HSR#7oPvNogjRlpw
⬇️ Download the ODT version:
https://drive.proton.me/urls/Q1ZGAQWWR4#g1SgPEKPu5lW
We welcome feedback from creators, operators, and communities interested in co-operative governance, federation, and sustainable media infrastructure.
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Steering Committee of the Federated Video Co-op Initiative has published its Founding Framework—a working draft that defines our purpose, mission, vision, and values.
It lays the groundwork for a sustainable, community-owned alternative to corporate video platforms—one that empowers creators, respects audiences, and keeps the infrastructure of online video in the hands of the people who use it.
📄 Read it online (Proton Drive):
https://drive.proton.me/urls/Q08DNF0HSR#7oPvNogjRlpw
⬇️ Download the ODT version:
https://drive.proton.me/urls/Q1ZGAQWWR4#g1SgPEKPu5lW
We welcome feedback from creators, operators, and communities interested in co-operative governance, federation, and sustainable media infrastructure.
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Spent a bit of time today in FRONT of the camera. Making a trailer.
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🎉 Big step forward for our co-op!
Yesterday, we held our first Steering Committee meeting, and it gave us something we’ve been working toward for weeks—a clear sense of direction, shared purpose, and a name that truly fits what we’re building.
We’re officially becoming the Federated Video Co-op Initiative (formerly the PeerTube Co-op Initiative). The old name reflected where we started. The new name reflects where we’re going. We’re not tied to one platform—we’re building a co-operative framework for federated video as a whole.
The meeting helped define our path. Creators and viewers will be at the heart of the co-op. We discussed sustainable funding ideas like a Patreon-style model for creators, and explored development options—from partnering with CoSocial as a fiscal host to collectively funding GIA Co-op’s support. We agreed that while DIY incorporation might save money, it would be too labour intensive and could create problems down the road if we don’t take full advantage of the expert advice available.
This co-op will be rooted in Canada, but open to the world. We’re building something grounded, collaborative, and built to last.
Our Steering Committee is now drafting the Founding Framework, a Living Document that defines who we are and what we stand for. Once it’s ready, we’ll invite everyone to read it, comment, and help shape it together. The target date is Friday, October 24.
After CoSocial’s AGM later this month, we’ll meet again to review the framework, vote, and start shaping our bylaws.
Thank you to everyone who’s been following and supporting this effort from the beginning. The federated video future we’ve been talking about is taking shape—and we’re building it together.
Want to get involved?
DM me your email address if you’d like to be part of the co-op or receive updates about the Federated Video Co-op Initiative.
#FederatedVideo #PeerTube #Cooperative #Fediverse #CanadianCoops
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🎉 Big step forward for our co-op!
Yesterday, we held our first Steering Committee meeting, and it gave us something we’ve been working toward for weeks—a clear sense of direction, shared purpose, and a name that truly fits what we’re building.
We’re officially becoming the Federated Video Co-op Initiative (formerly the PeerTube Co-op Initiative). The old name reflected where we started. The new name reflects where we’re going. We’re not tied to one platform—we’re building a co-operative framework for federated video as a whole.
The meeting helped define our path. Creators and viewers will be at the heart of the co-op. We discussed sustainable funding ideas like a Patreon-style model for creators, and explored development options—from partnering with CoSocial as a fiscal host to collectively funding GIA Co-op’s support. We agreed that while DIY incorporation might save money, it would be too labour intensive and could create problems down the road if we don’t take full advantage of the expert advice available.
This co-op will be rooted in Canada, but open to the world. We’re building something grounded, collaborative, and built to last.
Our Steering Committee is now drafting the Founding Framework, a Living Document that defines who we are and what we stand for. Once it’s ready, we’ll invite everyone to read it, comment, and help shape it together. The target date is Friday, October 24.
After CoSocial’s AGM later this month, we’ll meet again to review the framework, vote, and start shaping our bylaws.
Thank you to everyone who’s been following and supporting this effort from the beginning. The federated video future we’ve been talking about is taking shape—and we’re building it together.
Want to get involved?
DM me your email address if you’d like to be part of the co-op or receive updates about the Federated Video Co-op Initiative.
#FederatedVideo #PeerTube #Cooperative #Fediverse #CanadianCoops