Show Notes
Dan Abramov joins Scott and Wes to explain AT Protocol, the open standard quietly rebuilding the social web. They get into how it actually works, why it’s way bigger than just Bluesky, and why Dan calls it one of the most interesting ideas on the internet right now.
Show Notes
00:00 Intro
00:45 Welcome to Syntax!
01:46 Introduction of Dan Abramov
02:55 Understanding AT Protocol and Its Importance
06:41 The Relationship Between AT Protocol and Bluesky
08:22 Identity and Hosting in AT Protocol
11:29 Brought to you by Sentry
11:54 Use Cases for AT Protocol
13:08 How Content is Managed in AT Protocol
19:12 Public Data and Future Extensions of AT Protocol
pds.ls
20:33 Schema Flexibility in AT Protocol
Standard.site
25:28 Exploring AT Protocol Patterns
UFOs
28:27 Media and Data Integration Challenges
Stream.place
31:15 User Experience and Accessibility in AT Protocols
32:13 AI Intersections with AT Protocol
36:54 Comparing Protocols: Bluesky vs. Mastodon
41:43 Decentralization and Crypto Connections
44:59 Addressing Abuse and Spam in Protocols
48:24 Community Trust and Content Quality
51:20 Innovations and Future of AT Protocol
55:55 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
Scott:
Wes:
Dan: Solo Monk
Shameless Plugs
Scott:
Wes:
Dan: Next.js 16.3: Instant Navigations
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