The distributed web encompasses a wide range of technologies and communities that are working towards creating a more open, transparent, and secure internet where users have more control over their own data and online identity. This includes both blockchain-based solutions, as well as those based on protocols such as ActivityPub and the IndieWeb movement.
One of the key features of the distributed web is that it allows users to take control of their own data and online identity, rather than relying on centralised entities to do so. As the distributed web is still in its early stages of development, we at Cyfinoid Research have chosen to focus on researching these technologies in order to advance the field and create solutions (both offensive and defensive solutions) that can effectively protect against potential threats and empower users. We believe that the decentralised web has the potential to revolutionise various industries such as finance, social media, and gaming, and we are committed to contributing to this rapidly growing field.
Community Contributions
🌐 Mapping the Fediverse, one handle at a time.
Fediverse OSINT is a lightweight tool to collect publicly accessible metadata from Fediverse platforms like Mastodon, Misskey, and more. Whether you’re tracking mentions, discovering linked accounts, or mapping user behavior — this tool helps you gather intelligence with minimal footprint.
With Fediverse OSINT, you can:
✅ Perform OSINT on any known handle across Mastodon, Pleroma, Misskey, etc.
✅ Extract profile metadata (bio, links, tags, followers/following)
✅ Analyze public post content for keywords, hashtags, domains, or mentions
✅ Identify cross-platform behavior through linked URLs and common identifiers
✅ Leverage federation protocols to track visibility and reach
✅ Get results in a format that’s human-readable or export-friendly
Why it works well for open source intelligence:
🔍 Focused on public-facing data only — no scraping or unauthorized access
📡 Lightweight Python script with clear CLI usage
📦 No dependencies on API tokens (where possible)
💡 Great for journalists, researchers, threat intel analysts, and curiosity-driven hackers
Source Code: https://github.com/cyfinoid/fediverse_osint
The Fediverse is growing fast. So is the need to understand how public discourse flows across decentralized networks. This tool gives you a head start.
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Internship Project
Author: Vansh Bulani
The Fediverse is a collection of interconnected yet independent social networks that can communicate seamlessly using open protocols. Users on one platform can follow, interact with, and receive updates from users on entirely different platforms – all while staying within their preferred service. Most Fediverse platforms are free and open-source, fostering transparency and community-driven development.
Thanks to these open protocols, a wealth of data is publicly accessible through the right APIs. This project leverages that openness to collect and analyze various statistics across the Fediverse, providing deeper insights into its scale, activity, and growth.
Project Link: https://github.com/cyfinoid/fediverse-monitoring
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