Discussion
As we approach the release of Bonfire 1.0, this isn’t your typical launch announcement. Instead, it’s a moment to reflect on how we’ve built Bonfire, a roadmap of values, methods, and intentions – and an invitation to define what comes next.
In a world of “move fast and break things,” we’ve chosen a different tempo — one rooted in care, deep listening, and collective stewardship...
📣 Read our latest blog post: https://bonfirenetworks.org/posts/slow_software_for_a_burning_world/
After putting 30 minutes into trying to understand what you’re doing, i must say it looks very impressive. 🫶 Below’s my take at trying to explain it. Please @bonfire, tell me if this explanation is correct or not. Also, @jerrej and @ghosttie, please tell me if it made it clearer to you what Bonfire is.
“Bonfire Apps is a suite of community building apps that connect with the wider fediverse. One of the apps is Bonfire Social, a microblogging software much like Mastodon. Another one is Bonfire Community, which lets communities discuss in groups and topics. The apps are all open source and lets users host their own instance or join an existing one.
The Bonfire Apps are built by the online collective Bonfire Networks. To sustain development they offer Mosaic, a service that sets up tailored digital spaces.
Lastly, Bonfire is also a flexible framework for building fully custom community tools.”
Here is a demo instance of Bonfire Social:
https://campground.bonfire.cafe/
Read more about the rest of the apps here:
https://bonfirenetworks.org/apps/
Bonfire is a federated social network built by communities, for communities—rooted in autonomy, mutual care, and collective power. Co-create your tools, reclaim your data, and resist manipulation by shaping your own federated digital spaces.
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I understand not wanting to strictly define or prescribe the purpose of a tool. However, if you gave me a ratchet and I had never seen what makes it different from a wrench, I am as likely to ignore it as try and figure out how to use it. So, please explain what bonfire provides over other federated tools and then put that at the top of your website.