Today marks a significant moment in the life of the Fediverse.
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Today marks a significant moment in the life of the Fediverse. Leadership of Mastodon is transitioning from Eugen Rochko @Gargron to Felix Hlatky @mellifluousbox who steps into the role of Executive Director.
Eugen’s contribution to the web cannot be overstated. His vision, persistence, and commitment built the foundation so many of us now stand on — including thousands of independent communities committed to better social spaces.
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Today marks a significant moment in the life of the Fediverse. Leadership of Mastodon is transitioning from Eugen Rochko @Gargron to Felix Hlatky @mellifluousbox who steps into the role of Executive Director.
Eugen’s contribution to the web cannot be overstated. His vision, persistence, and commitment built the foundation so many of us now stand on — including thousands of independent communities committed to better social spaces.
Passing that responsibility on is never easy, and it speaks to Eugen's trust in the future of this movement.
I’ve known Felix for some time. We’ve sat together, talked at length, and I’ve always been struck by his thoughtful, principled approach. His belief in non-profit models, in strong trust and safety foundations, and in community-led governance is exactly what this moment calls for.
IFTAS looks forward to working alongside him and the Mastodon team as this next chapter begins.
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Passing that responsibility on is never easy, and it speaks to Eugen's trust in the future of this movement.
I’ve known Felix for some time. We’ve sat together, talked at length, and I’ve always been struck by his thoughtful, principled approach. His belief in non-profit models, in strong trust and safety foundations, and in community-led governance is exactly what this moment calls for.
IFTAS looks forward to working alongside him and the Mastodon team as this next chapter begins.
IFTAS remains focussed on supporting the volunteers, moderators, community managers and admins who make the Fediverse possible.
This transition is not a change of direction, but is a moment of renewed alignment, one where the infrastructure, culture, and values of decentralised social can continue to grow with care, transparency, and accountability.
To the Fediverse: messy, resilient, decentralised, and ours. May it always remain a place shaped by the people who care enough to show up.
