# 1025: The Open Web's second chance (w/ Dan Abramov)

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Podcast: [Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats](https://stenobird.com/podcast/syntax-tasty-web-development-treats)
Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://syntax.fm/1025
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## Resource

Dan Abramov joins Scott and Wes to explain AT Protocol, the open standard quietly rebuilding the social web. They get into how it actually works, why it’s way bigger than just Bluesky, and why Dan calls it one of the most interesting ideas on the internet right now. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:45 Welcome to Syntax! 01:46 Introduction of Dan Abramov 02:55 Understanding AT Protocol and Its Importance 06:41 The Relationship Between AT Protocol and Bluesky 08:22 Identity and Hosting in AT Protocol 11:29 Brought to you by Sentry 11:54 Use Cases for AT Protocol 13:08 How Content is Managed in AT Protocol 19:12 Public Data and Future Extensions of AT Protocol pds.ls 20:33 Schema Flexibility in AT Protocol Standard.site 25:28 Exploring AT Protocol Patterns UFOs 28:27 Media and Data Integration Challenges Stream.place 31:15 User Experience and Accessibility in AT Protocols 32:13 AI Intersections with AT Protocol 36:54 Comparing Protocols: Bluesky vs. Mastodon 41:43 Decentralization and Crypto Connections 44:59 Addressing Abuse and Spam in Protocols 48:24 Community Trust and Content Quality 51:20 Innovations and Future of AT Protocol 55:55 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Scott: Wes: Dan: Solo Monk Shameless Plugs Scott: Wes: Dan: Next.js 16.3: Instant Navigations Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

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