Mastodon is a decentralized, open-source social network that operates on the principles of the "fediverse." This means that Mastodon is not owned or operated by a single company or organization, but instead is a network of independently owned and operated servers that are all connected to each other. Each server, or "instance," can have its own rules, policies, and user base, which means that users have a lot more control over their online experience.
