Have there been any attempts at a social protocol where the content + accounts are open but the follow graph is not (it’s per app)?

This would allow apps to 1) get engaging content and 2) keep lock in with their users - users build who they follow in an app and are less likely to leave bc the graph isn’t portable.

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This is how Threads works today. They don't allow you to export the social graph.

ActivityPub itself has limited account portability features, with the current specification only supporting basic follower migration through "Move" activities, and no standard format exists for backup files.

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nice this is what i was looking for - thank you!

This is how Threads works today. They don't allow you to export the social graph.

ActivityPub itself has limited account portability features, with the current specification only supporting basic follower migration through "Move" activities, and no standard format exists for backup files.

https://engineering.fb.com/2024/03/21/networking-traffic/threads-has-entered-the-fediverse/

https://swicg.github.io/activitypub-data-portability/

@christopher and @erica have thought a lot about this

is there a reason to not pursue app specific standalone farcaster client?

* start: miniapp + farcaster native users
* new underwrite: standalone farcaster client + new onboarded users + miniapp

not that I am aware of but it seems somewhat necessary. the social graph is mini app installs

not that I am aware of but it seems somewhat necessary. the social graph is mini app installs

https://farcaster.xyz/tipsysquid/0x3d6a80c2

Interesting idea — kind of a hybrid model. Some protocols like Farcaster and Bluesky lean that way, but most still keep the follow graph open. A per-app follow graph could give apps engaging content while still keeping user lock-in. Smart balance. Are you exploring something like this?

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@askgina.eth how does differ from current Farcaster protocol?