Mastodon is planning to offer paid hosting, moderation, and support services for organizations joining the fediverse.

At least instances and organizations have the option to do this and not be forced upon.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/09/service-offerings-from-mastodon/

More coverage:

https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/19/mastodon-has-a-new-plan-to-make-money-hosting-and-support-services-for-the-open-social-web/

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