The fediverse is expanding as Meta’s Threads introduced a beta feature in late March, allowing cross-posting and viewing likes from Mastodon and other federated social networks for users in the US, Canada, and Japan. This feature was later extended to over 100 countries in June.
For those who prefer the traditional method, cross-posting can still be done via the mobile app or web version.
By enabling Fediverse sharing, you will go through a series of screens explaining the fediverse, sharing requirements, and the lack of control Threads has over external servers. Some reminders may have changed since March.
Notable points to consider:
To sum it up, enabling “Fediverse sharing” allows your Threads profile to connect with other servers in the fediverse, broadening your social networking reach.
The future significance of this feature lies in its cross-posting efficiency, process optimization, and security implementations against misuse by malicious entities. Personal experience since March indicates a smooth operational process, hinting at a potentially expansive social networking experience.
Update September 13th, 2024: Updated to include the single link leading to the fediverse sharing dialog, along with other changes.
