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"Perhaps most significantly, though, the new Instagram text app will have an element of decentralization as well. 'Soon, our app will be compatible with certain other apps like Mastodon,'

...'Users on these other apps will be able to search for, follow & interact with your profile and content if you’re public, or if you’re private and approve them as followers.'

(Presumably that compatibility will come through ActivityPub, which Meta has been exploring..."

https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/19/2373007