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Aug 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM

OAuth for AT Protocol | Bluesky
We are very happy to release the initial specification of OAuth for AT Protocol! This is expected to be the primary authentication and authorization system between atproto client apps and PDS instances going forward, replacing the current flow using App Passwords and createSession over time.


AT Protocol builder manifesto - WIP, comments wanted!
working title: "Why AT Protocol Will Win: A Manifesto for Building in the Atmosphere"

Open Social
Open Social
AT Protocol - AT Protocol
Specification for the Authenticated Transfer Protocol (AT Protocol)

AT Protocol, Part 2: Explanation For Non-Techies
Thanks to all who responded to my call for suggestions!
ActivityPub, AT Protocol, and more!
Dangerous Protocols - Summer of Protocols
Protocols are frequently touted as the liberating alternative to walled technological gardens, but the historical purpose of protocols has always been to simplify decision-making and reduce human agency. How do we reconcile these two narratives? I explore the dangerous side of protocols, and how their ability to drive coordination means they also have

Introducing the Protocol Institute
Building a field and community to steward the planetary-scale process of protocolization

at://alternatives | AT protocol alternatives for popular products
Discover AT Protocol alternatives for popular products and services. Browse decentralized apps that give you control over your data, identity, and social connections.
the at protocol is amazing. i've read a lot about it and haven't made anything with it yet. macwright.com/2026/03/16/atproto
I haven't made anything with AT Proto yet
macwright.com