Movim: A Decentralized and Open-Source Social Platform

In a world dominated by centralized platforms, there’s a growing desire for alternatives that put users back in control of their data and online experience. One such project that’s been steadily gaining attention is Movim. What is Movim? Movim (short for My Open Virtual Identity Manager) is a free, open-source, decentralized social and communication platform built on top of the XMPP (Jabber) protocol. If you’ve ever used Facebook, Discord, or Slack, Movim will feel familiar—except it gives you something those services can’t: complete control and federation. ...

September 26, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Me (Brandon)