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AT Protocol

Your (unofficial) friendly guide to the decentralized social networking protocol powering the future of social media.

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About AT Protocol

What is the AT Protocol?

The AT Protocol (Authenticated Transfer Protocol) is a new social networking technology designed to power the next generation of social applications. It provides a decentralized approach to social media, giving users more control over their online presence.

Personal Data Server (PDS)

Repo
Personal Data Repository
Your social data vault
Blobs
Media Storage
Store for images and media
Records
User Records
Social data records
Social
Social Actions
Posts, Likes, Follows

Network Infrastructure

Relay
Network Indexer
The data aggregator
Firehose
Event Stream
Real-time data stream

Application Layer

App View
User Interface
Data aggregation + visualization
Feed Generator
Custom Feeds
Algorithmic feed creation
Labeler
Content Labeling
Content moderation service
Verifier
Content Labeling
Notable individual verifier

  • Decentralized Architecture

    Unlike traditional social networks, AT Protocol distributes control across many providers, theoretically preventing any single company from controlling the social experience.

  • Account Portability

    Move your account between providers without losing your data, followers, or content. Use one identity across multiple apps seamlessly.

  • Algorithmic Choice

    Choose from a marketplace of algorithms or create your own to curate your feed, giving you control over what you see.

Documentation

Learning Resources

Explore guides, documentation, and tools to help you master the AT Protocol.

Self Host

Learn how to self-host your own parts of the AT Protocol infrastructure.

Ecosystem Map

Explore the growing ecosystem of applications and services built on the AT Protocol.

Tutorials

Step-by-step tutorials for building applications with the AT Protocol.

Documentation

Comprehensive guides and reference materials for the AT Protocol specification.

Official Documentation
Network

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Connect with other learners and experts in the AT Protocol ecosystem. Share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and stay updated on the latest developments.

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