Together, we are building a new professional network system based on open standards and competely open source software to create a platform that is federated, distributed, and truly ours.
No more walled gardens. No more locked-in data. No more closed platforms controlling how we connect, collaborate, and grow. Our vision is a professional network that is transparent, interoperable, and community-driven, putting the power back in the hands of professionals everywhere.
Join us in building the future of professional networking where innovation, privacy, and user control come first.
Our journey will unfold in three phases:
Phase 1: Ideate and Brainstorm
During this phase, we will explore what a professional network should offer, brainstorm ways to make it interesting and engaging to use, and consider sustainable ways to finance these ideas. A strong focus will be placed on maintaining an open and independent network, ensuring that anyone, anywhere in the world, can use and contribute to it.
Phase 2: Pick and Choose
In this phase, we will not finalize anything yet. Instead, we will document what the code should look like, decide which features to include and which to exclude, and describe how interaction between different federated systems will work. This will serve as our blueprint for development.
Phase 3: Build and Deliver
Finally, we will build a solid proof of concept and, if possible, develop more than one implementation. Our goal is to create something tangible, functional, and ready for the community to use, test, and improve.
We need your help to make this vision a reality. Whether you are a developer, designer, strategist, or simply passionate about open networks, your ideas and skills are invaluable. Join our discussions, share your thoughts, and contribute to shaping the future of professional networking. Your feedback will guide us, your expertise will strengthen us, and your participation will ensure this network is built by and for the community.
Let's build something better together.
ProfessionalNetworking.eu is an initiative of the Open Internet Discourse Foundation