PODCAST
revolution.social
Building a Protocol-Based Digital Commons
A podcast about creating social media built on permissionless open protocols rather than corporate platforms, empowering people to make revolution possible.
About the Podcast
Building on the foundation of the Social Media Bill of Rights, this podcast will explore how permissionless open protocols can replace corporate platforms to create a truly democratic digital commons.
We'll feature conversations with activists, technologists, and community leaders who are working to build protocol-based social networks that enable collective action and social transformation without requiring permission from centralized authorities.
The Five Fundamental Rights
- 1Freedom from corporate manipulation
- 2Control over personal expression and privacy
- 3Freedom of expression and information
- 4Right to community governance
- 5Access to open and interoperable protocols
About the Host
Evan Henshaw-Plath (rabble)
Evan Henshaw-Plath, known as "rabble," is an activist and technologist passionate about building commons-based social media apps that prioritize equity and sustainability.
As the head of the tech team at Odeo when Twitter was created, rabble has unique insights into how social media platforms evolve and the values that shape them.
He's currently the Founder & CEO of Verse Communications, a public benefit corporation, where he's building protocol-based social networks created, run, and sustained by the communities of users. His work spans projects like Planetary, Scuttlebutt, and various open protocol clients.
Through revolution.social, rabble will explore how we can replace corporate platforms with permissionless open protocols that empower people to organize, connect, and create revolutionary change together.
Topics We'll Explore
The podcast will dive into these key areas that are essential for building a permissionless, protocol-based digital commons that empowers people and communities.
Reimagining Social Media
Why we need to start over with permissionless protocol-based social media and how it can enable revolutionary change.
Privacy & Security
How open protocols can provide better privacy and security than centralized corporate platforms.
Self-Sovereign Identity
The power of controlling your digital identity in protocol-based networks and its role in authentic connection.
Transparent Algorithms
Why open-source recommendation algorithms are essential for democratic information sharing.
Community Governance
How permissionless protocol-based systems enable true democratic governance of digital spaces.
Data Portability
The technical foundations of data portability in open protocols and why it matters for user freedom.
Building the Future
Practical steps toward building protocol-based social networks that can make revolution possible without gatekeepers.
Listen to the Podcast
The podcast will be available on these platforms when it launches.