Newsmast introduces curated ‘communities’ to the open-source Twitter/X alternative Mastodon

Newsmast is taking a unique approach to decentralized social media with its updated Mastodon mobile app, which integrates content from two servers into one interface. Unlike the traditional Mastodon setup, where each server operates independently, Newsmast’s app combines content from multiple servers to provide users with a unified experience. This approach aims to help Mastodon users connect with, follow, and participate in topic-based timelines called Communities, thereby making it easier to navigate and engage with content across the decentralized social web.

By aggregating content from different servers, Newsmast addresses a common challenge faced by decentralized social networking communities — the need for effective content curation and discovery. Through its Communities feature, users can explore various topics of interest organized into thematic feeds, allowing them to discover and engage with relevant content more efficiently.

Newsmast draws inspiration from other platforms that have implemented similar content curation mechanisms, such as Flipboard’s human-curated desks and Mammoth’s Smart Lists. Like these platforms, Newsmast’s Communities feature enables users to access curated feeds across diverse categories like Government & Politics, Business & Work, Science, Technology, Culture, Sports, and Lifestyle. Within each category, users can explore specific Communities tailored to their interests, such as AI, Engineering, Programming, and more.

Overall, Newsmast’s innovative approach to content aggregation and curation on Mastodon offers users a streamlined way to discover and engage with content across decentralized social media platforms, enhancing the user experience and fostering community interaction.