
For experienced Linux users who are familiar with VPS or dedis, a self-hosted instance is a good option. The instance would run Mastodon or #Pleroma or a fork or a work-alike.
This approach has the advantage of allowing one to make the instance work exactly as desired while while remaining part of the #Fediverse.
For others, a general instance will usually work fine because in most cases anybody can follow anybody from any instance. However, it doesn't hurt to look for focused communities. Just a few examples include:
Archeology | https://archaeo.social/
Art | https://mastodon.art/
Astronomy | https://astronomy.social/
FOSS | https://fosstodon.org/
Games | https://mstdn.games/
Linux | https://linuxrocks.online/
Mathematicians | https://mathstodon.xyz/
Nerd Culture | https://nerdculture.de/
===This post is being made from my own self-hosted instance, Coder Dansu. It uses Pleroma as the backend and a Soapbox fork of my own as the front end. The instance is located at:
People usually wouldn't sign up at small self-hosted instances such as this. Instead, they'd host their own or sign up with a larger instance, either general or focused.







Heute geht es für mich auf die c-base >>> Raumstation unter Berlin.
2. Berliner Fediverse Tag
In der mainhall der c-base.
c-base e.V. | c-base.org/ | @cbase
Rungestraße 20
10179 Berlin
Start: 4. Oktober 2025 um 12:00 Uhr
Ende: 4. Oktober 2025 um 23:59 Uhr
#Berlin #Fediverse #cbase #FediDay

Diese Rede Emmanuel Macrons in Saarbrücken vom 3.10.2025 zum Tag der Deutschen Einheit ist Pflichtlektüre. #Fediverse #Fediday https://digitalcourage.social/@padeluun/115314612376395109
La #Chanson du matin qui ne veut pas sortir de ma tête.
Bonne journée le #Fédiverse.
#RadioPouët #Musique #PeaceMaker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om_VWBua0_M