Federated
posts can travel between apps
Universe
all the connected apps and sites
Federation + Universe gets us a “Fediverse” – connecting hundreds of apps, creating an open social web. It’s what allows you to connect with people on other web sites and apps.
And – like the Internet – you don’t need to know how it works to use it 😊
If you’ve got four minutes, here’s a great video by film-maker Elena Rossini that explains it in simple terms. Enjoy!