One Paw, Many Trails: Central Authentication with a Personal Touch

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting transition towards a centralized authentication system for our services—Authentik. The goal? To streamline your digital experience with one set of credentials, simplifying access across our ecosystem. We will be providing some information in the coming weeks on how to enroll in Authentik. Until then, if you would like to beta test our Authentik system, please feel free to reach out to us on Matrix in the support channel.

But don’t worry, we honor diversity in preferences as much as we do in species. For those who prefer maintaining separate accounts, we will keep this option available. Individuality is part of our community’s strength, and we want to ensure that everyone feels comfortable with how they navigate our digital realm.

Chatting Under Our Own Tree: Self-Hosted Matrix

Our journey with etke.cc has been nothing short of fantastic—paws up for their exceptional service! Yet, as we grow, so does our confidence. It’s time for us to take the leap and manage our own Matrix chat service.

This move not only allows us full control over our chat environments but also ensures that we’re tailoring the experience directly to our community’s needs. Expect smooth conversations in an environment that feels even more like home because, well, it is home!

Transparent as a Dragonfly Wing: On-Time Spending Reports

We’re committed to maintaining transparency with how contributions are spent within our community. We acknowledge that our spending reports have not been as punctual as desired, and for that, we apologize.

To rectify this, we’re updating our process to ensure timely and accurate financial disclosures. From now on, you can expect regular, on-time spending reports. Your trust is invaluable, and we’re determined to keep it.

FurryFediverse.org: Organized for Exploration

The FurryFediverse is evolving! Get ready for major updates that will enhance your navigation through the various services we cherish.

We’re introducing category separation for different Fediverse services:

• Posts: Share your thoughts in a den designed for dialogue.
• Images: Showcase your art in a gallery that celebrates your colors.
• Chat: Connect in spaces that are purr-fect for conversation.
• Forums like Lemmy: Debate and discuss in forums that foster community wisdom.

This reorganization is aimed at making your experience as intuitive as possible. Whether you’re here to socialize, share, or seek knowledge, finding your way will be easier than ever.

In Conclusion

Our digital landscape is ever-changing, and we’re determined to adapt and grow while holding fast to the values that make us who we are. We welcome you to join us on this journey of innovation and independence—after all, it’s your pawprints that make this community whole.

Stay foxy, stay free!