Today I am stepping down from my role as the CEO of . Though this has been in the works for a while, I can't say I've fully processed how I feel about it. There is a bittersweet part to it, and I think I will miss it, but it also felt necessary. It feels like a goodbye, but it isn't—I intend to stay on and continue to advise the new leadership and contribute, because Mastodon—and the fediverse—is one of the very few beacons of hope for a better web.

blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/11/

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RE: mastodon.social/@Gargron/11556

One of the things we don't talk about enough is how to secure the peaceful transition of power in open source projects.

We've all seen BDFLs turn into mad kings.
There are innumerable projects which have collapsed when the founder left.
Hostile takeovers prevail in some communities.

The whole Mastodon team should feel proud at this move. A clear structure, fair compensation, and a secure footing for the future.

Onwards!

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