diaspora*
Technology, Information and InternetBaden-württemberg, Germany11-50 Employees
Diaspora* operates a social networking platform designed with privacy in mind and built as a distributed, open-source project. The system emphasizes user control and resilience through a federated model that avoids a single centralized point of failure. In practice, this provides a privacy-aware alternative within the broader social networking landscape, enabling social connections across independent nodes. Based in Balingen, Baden-württemberg, Germany, the company sits in the technology, information and internet sector with a focus on open-source software for social networking. Its target users include individuals and communities seeking a non-centralized, data-conscious online social experience. In April 2026, diaspora* released a minor software update that includes security fixes across its code and external dependencies, along with bug fixes and a notable new feature.