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Chad Kohalyk @chadkoh.com · Aug 28

Think about what kind of experience you can build ON TOP of AT Protocol to build a new relationship with readers beyond mere “engagement” ✨

#ProtocolsForPublishers

Rose 🌹 @rose.bsky.team · Aug 28

Millions of followers ≠ engagement. @theguardian.com has 1.4m followers on Threads with almost no engagement. On Bluesky, links can get 3–4x more clicks than likes.

The real question isn’t “how many followers do you have?” but “what kind of engagement do you get?”

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Unternet @unternet.co · Aug 27

A sneak peek into our #ProtocolsForPublishers event in NYC last week

Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · Aug 26

Individual organizations can survive in a destroyed ecosystem, but for publishers to thrive, they need to figure out how to both address the rise of AI, which feels inevitable, and connect directly with audiences who are hungry for information.

The next internet for news? Publishers gather to discuss protocols over platforms

Journalists and tech industry workers gathered at Protocols for Publishers to talk about building an internet that works for news.

www.niemanlab.org

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Boris @bmann.ca · Aug 27

#ProtocolsForPublishers coverage by @neeldhanesha.com for @niemanlab.org.

Guess we’ll have to plan some more events!

Was an inspiring group to be around, and enthusiastic energy from all participants.

Ivan Sigal @ivansigal.bsky.social · Aug 27

Nice write-up about #protocolsforpublishers, a great event in NYC last week I had the pleasure of helping with, with thanks to @knowtheory.net @bmann.ca @chadkoh.com @ruperts.world and many brilliant participants: www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/the-...

The next internet for news? Publishers gather to discuss protocols over platforms

Journalists and tech industry workers gathered at Protocols for Publishers to talk about building an internet that works for news.

www.niemanlab.org

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Ivan Sigal @ivansigal.bsky.social · Aug 27

Nice write-up about #protocolsforpublishers, a great event in NYC last week I had the pleasure of helping with, with thanks to @knowtheory.net @bmann.ca @chadkoh.com @ruperts.world and many brilliant participants: www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/the-...

The next internet for news? Publishers gather to discuss protocols over platforms

Journalists and tech industry workers gathered at Protocols for Publishers to talk about building an internet that works for news.

www.niemanlab.org

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Unternet @unternet.co · Aug 26

Big thanks to @graze.social and @freeourfeeds.com for their support, and who get shout outs in the article.

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Unternet @unternet.co · Aug 26

A writeup of #ProtocolsForPublishers in @niemanlab.org by @neeldhanesha.com (who has good taste in backpacks 🎒😉)

www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/the-...

The next internet for news? Publishers gather to discuss protocols over platforms

Journalists and tech industry workers gathered at Protocols for Publishers to talk about building an internet that works for news.

www.niemanlab.org

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Graze Social @graze.social · Aug 26

We just presented at Protocols for Publishers on building an internet that actually works for news 📰

Big thanks for @unternet.co for having us and @neeldhanesha.com for the writeup!

The next internet for news? Publishers gather to discuss protocols over platforms

Journalists and tech industry workers gathered at Protocols for Publishers to talk about building an internet that works for news.

www.niemanlab.org

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Boris @bmann.ca · Aug 21

Today is an invite only #ProtocolsForPublishers day at the absolutely gorgeous space at School for Visual Arts (SVA)

We’re meeting with a small group of publishers to dig deep on needs and opportunities.

We’ll report out next week on general themes.

@unternet.co @graze.social @freeourfeeds.com

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Ben Werdmuller @werd.io · Aug 21

Really enjoying the talks at the #protocolsforpublishers showcase at @betaworks.com. 🧵

@bmann.ca gave a great introduction to the publishers and technologists in the room.

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👻HaunTed👻★ 韓聖安 @knowtheory.net · Aug 21

@ruperts.world listing his buckets for thinking about different types of protocols #protocolsforpublishers

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Boris @bmann.ca · Aug 20

Last talk, @ruperts.world going over the platform shift we are going through and how @unternet.co fits into it

👻HaunTed👻★ 韓聖安 @knowtheory.net · Aug 20

@ruperts.world talking about building the software that comes after web browsers for #protocolsforpublishers

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Unternet @unternet.co · Aug 20

@ruperts.world presenting at #ProtocolsForPublishers on what comes AFTER the browser

Rupert presenting in front of a slide with 4 points:

Why I think this is a platform shift

What I think the platform might look like

Why it's urgent we think about protocols

Emerging protocols & standards

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Ben Werdmuller @werd.io · Aug 20

In a world where many publishers are still learning to listen using protocols that were established decades ago, I wonder if, in addition to new protocols that disintermediate publishers and their audiences, we need to build new publishers who will take advantage of them. #protocolsforpublishers

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👻HaunTed👻★ 韓聖安 @knowtheory.net · Aug 20

@ivansigal.bsky.social talking about the history of listening to info coming from the met, bloggers initially. #protocolsforpublishers

Photo of Ivan Sigal speaking at protocols for publishers

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Unternet @unternet.co · Aug 20

Doors opening soon for #ProtocolsForPublishers 🎉

Front desk at Betaworks with a big sign for PfP on the wall

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Unternet @unternet.co · Aug 13

We'd like to take another opportunity to thank our sponsors for their support of #ProtocolsForPublishers

👏 @betaworks.com
🎉 @graze.social
🥳 @freeourfeeds.com

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yburyug @bobbby.online · Aug 20

Gonna hit up #ProtocolsForPublishers tonight. Who will I meet!?

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👻HaunTed👻★ 韓聖安 @knowtheory.net · Aug 20

Setting up shop with @bmann.ca at @betaworks.com for the day ahead of #protocolsforpublishers

A photo of Boris Mann outside the betaworks office

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👻HaunTed👻★ 韓聖安 @knowtheory.net · Aug 19

#sfo selfie on the way to NYC for #protocolsforpublishers & the ATProto NYC Hack day :)

@knowtheory.net sitting by a wall looking off camera.

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Rupert Manfredi @ruperts.world · Aug 19

Landing in NYC for #ProtocolsForPublishers. We have a pretty awesome group of folks coming together to work on keeping the future of the internet open! #PfP

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Chad Kohalyk @chadkoh.com · Aug 19

Currently ‪@betaworks.com‬ in NYC ahead of #ProtocolsForPublishers. Tomorrow night a BUNCH of cool people will be in here to talk about how we can ensure both the distribution AND the app layer of the web can remain open using #openProtocols for #ai and #opensocial

🎟️ pfp.unternet.co

Wide angle interior of a large bright room with many tables and chairs. In the foreground is a MacBook with the Luma event for Protocols for Publishers displayed

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👻HaunTed👻★ 韓聖安 @knowtheory.net · Aug 14

I'm gonna be in New York next week for #protocolsforpublishers and this!

AT Protocol Community @atprotocol.dev · Aug 14

We're sharing details for next week's ATProto NYC Community Hack Day!

We're gathering at Hex House in East Williamsburg, thanks to member @cwervo.bsky.social - an art studio & community space - for a day of learning & coding together, followed by an evening social and presentations

ATProto NYC Community Hack Day & Evening Social

Join us on Aug 22nd in East Williamsburg NYC for a community ATProto hack day & evening social.

atprotocol.dev

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Bluesky Directory @blueskydirectory.com · Aug 15

Our own @jluther.net will be at this event next Wednesday in NYC. DM us if you'd like to connect in person! #ProtocolsForPublishers

Unternet @unternet.co · Aug 13

One week out from #ProtocolsForPublishers and we have an ✨amazing✨ group of people coming together. There is a LOT to cover with open social and open AI protocols, but it’s all about ensuring both the distribution & the application layer of the web remain open. See you there! 🥂

🎟️ pfp.unternet.co

Protocols for Publishers

A series bringing together publishers, developers, and researchers to explore open protocols for a sustainable agentic web.

pfp.unternet.co

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AT Protocol Community @atprotocol.dev · Aug 14

OK OK last one: earlier in the week is #ProtocolsForPublishers, focused on open protocols for publishers of all kinds.

Our friends from @unternet.co, @graze.social, and @freeourfeeds.com hosting discussions on how publishers can choose to not be disintermediated -> pfp.unternet.co

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Unternet @unternet.co · Aug 13

We'd like to take another opportunity to thank our sponsors for their support of #ProtocolsForPublishers

👏 @betaworks.com
🎉 @graze.social
🥳 @freeourfeeds.com

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