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Announcing Ibis, the federated Wikipedia Alternative (ibis.wiki)

Wikipedia Encyclopedia Federated System ActivityPub Open Source federated models knowledge sharing

Ibis represents a significant shift in the realm of online encyclopedias, introducing a federated model using the ActivityPub protocol to decentralize knowledge storage and sharing. Developed by Felix “nutomic” Ableitner, Ibis aims to solve the inherent vulnerabilities and trust issues plagued by Wikipedia and similar centralized platforms. With core functionalities demonstrated in a proof of concept, Ibis has the potential to foster a network of interconnected, specialized knowledge bases, offering diverse and reliable information across various topics.
Main Points
- Wikipedia scandalsWikipedia has been embroiled in numerous scandals, diminishing its credibility.
- Need for decentralized knowledge platformsCentralized knowledge repositories are susceptible to corruption, highlighting the need for decentralized alternatives.
- Introduction of IbisIbis leverages federated technology to create a distributed encyclopedia, showcasing a proof of concept with major functionalities.
- Potential of federated modelIbis's federated model allows for diverse, specialized instances, transforming the landscape of online encyclopedias.
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