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DESCRIPTION:The Fediverse has grown into a globally distributed network of 
 independent servers\, yet its expansion is not merely a technical achievem
 ent—it is a cultural one. In Japan\, the adoption of decentralized socia
 l protocols like ActivityPub has been deeply intertwined with the country'
 s long-standing open-source software (OSS) culture\, Linux user groups\, a
 nd maker communities. This talk explores how Japan's Fediverse has evolved
 \, the unique challenges it faces\, and how community-driven initiatives l
 ike the Fediverse Linux Users Group (FediLUG) are shaping its future.\n\nF
 ounded in 2023\, FediLUG emerged from a simple observation: instance opera
 tors in Japan were highly skilled technically but often isolated in their 
 stewardship roles. Unlike Western ecosystems where large organizations or 
 well-funded nonprofits often back Fediverse projects\, Japan's scene relie
 s heavily on volunteers running small-to-mid-sized instances. FediLUG was 
 created to bridge this gap by fostering knowledge sharing\, providing oper
 ational support\, and building a sustainable community around decentralize
 d social networking. Through workshops at major OSS conferences\, hands-on
  meetups\, and open documentation initiatives\, we have been cultivating a
  space where technical expertise meets long-term community stewardship.\n\
 nThis session will walk you through FediLUG's activities and the insights 
 gained from supporting Japan's Fediverse landscape. We will cover practica
 l topics such as onboarding new operators\, implementing scalable moderati
 on policies\, and maintaining healthy federation relationships in a multil
 ingual\, multi-cultural environment. Beyond operations\, we will examine t
 he governance and social dimensions of running decentralized networks. Dra
 wing from a culturalist perspective on technology\, I will discuss how val
 uing human effort\, dialogue\, and shared responsibility can lead to more 
 resilient communities than purely protocol-driven or market-driven models.
 \n\nThe Japanese Fediverse also presents unique structural characteristics
 : a high density of niche\, hobby-driven instances\; strong ties to tradit
 ional Linux and BSD communities\; and a growing emphasis on interoperabili
 ty and data portability. These traits offer valuable lessons for global Fe
 diverse builders\, particularly around sustainability without corporate ba
 cking\, balancing decentralization with usability\, and fostering cross-cu
 ltural collaboration in East Asian OSS ecosystems.\n\nAttendees will leave
  with actionable strategies for community building\, moderation at scale\,
  and long-term instance sustainability. Whether you are an ActivityPub imp
 lementer\, an instance operator\, or simply interested in how decentralize
 d networks shape social behavior\, this talk will provide a grounded\, com
 munity-first perspective on the future of the social web.
DTSTAMP:20260626T063301Z
LOCATION:TR411
SUMMARY:Decentralized by Design\, Connected by Culture: Japan's Fediverse a
 nd OSS Ecosystem Through FediLUG - Yuki Onobuchi
URL:https://pretalx.coscup.org/coscup-2026/talk/BFCP9S/
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