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Pawoo
Websiteurl
pawoo.net
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2017
Short descriptiontext

Pawoo is a Mastodon-based federated social networking platform serving Japanese-speaking users within the Fediverse, enabling publishing of text and photos, creative activities, and free-form communication across compatible instances.

Ownership categoryenum
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersJapan, Indonesia
HQ citystring
Japan
HQ countrystring
Indonesia
HQ regionstring
Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
social networking platform, Mastodon instance, decentralized social network, Fediverse platform, creative content sharing
Product category
Social Networking Platform
No data
Cost components3 values
Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Core offering1 text field

Pawoo is a federated social networking platform built on the Mastodon decentralized social network protocol. It enables individual users to publish text and photographs and engage in creative activities and free-form communication within the federated Fediverse ecosystem.

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Peers8 records
1Misskey
TypeDirect peer
Description

Misskey is a Japan-origin decentralized microblogging platform built on ActivityPub. It directly competes with Pawoo for Japanese-speaking Fediverse users and supports similar creative/illustration-focused communities.

2Pixelfed
TypeEmerging player
Description

Pixelfed is an ActivityPub-based federated image-sharing platform. While image-focused, it competes for the same creator-community user base that Pawoo targets within the Fediverse.

3Mastodon gGmbH
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mastodon is the open-source decentralized microblogging platform on which Pawoo is built. Operated by Mastodon gGmbH, it is the most direct comparable as Pawoo is essentially a localized Mastodon instance serving the Japanese Fediverse.

4diaspora*
TypeEmerging player
Description

diaspora* is one of the original decentralized social networking projects. It pioneered the federated pod model that Pawoo's Mastodon-based architecture follows, making it a conceptually adjacent peer.

5Pleroma / Akkoma
TypeEmerging player
Description

Pleroma and Akkoma are lightweight ActivityPub-compatible microblogging server software packages that compete with Mastodon-based instances like Pawoo for Fediverse users and operators.

6Threads (Meta Platforms)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Threads is Meta's microblogging platform that has adopted ActivityPub federation, making it a direct functional competitor to Pawoo while leveraging Meta's massive distribution and resources.

7Bluesky Social PBC
TypeEmerging player
Description

Bluesky is a decentralized social network using the AT Protocol. It targets similar early-adopter users migrating from mainstream networks and competes with Fediverse platforms for the same decentralized-social mindshare.

8Tumblr (Automattic)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Tumblr is a UGC-focused microblogging and creative-community platform owned by Automattic. It serves a similar role for English-speaking creative communities as Pawoo aims to for Japanese creators.

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Yes
API detail
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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Pawoo

Social Networking Platformpawoo.net

Pawoo is a Mastodon-based federated social networking platform serving Japanese-speaking users within the Fediverse, enabling publishing of text and photos, creative activities, and free-form communication across compatible instances.

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Name
Pawoo
Website
https://pawoo.net
Company type
Private
Founded year
2017
Short description
Pawoo is a Mastodon-based federated social networking platform serving Japanese-speaking users within the Fediverse, enabling publishing of text and photos, creative activities, and free-form communication across compatible instances.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Pawoo is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Japan
HQ country
Indonesia
HQ region
Asia

Markets served

Pawoo business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Pawoo product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Pawoo is a federated social networking platform built on the Mastodon decentralized social network protocol. It enables individual users to publish text and photographs and engage in creative activities and free-form communication within the federated Fediverse ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Companies that use Pawoo

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Pawoo technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Pawoo competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Misskey: Misskey is a Japan-origin decentralized microblogging platform built on ActivityPub. It directly competes with Pawoo for Japanese-speaking Fediverse users and supports similar creative/illustration-focused communities.
  • Mastodon gGmbH: Mastodon is the open-source decentralized microblogging platform on which Pawoo is built. Operated by Mastodon gGmbH, it is the most direct comparable as Pawoo is essentially a localized Mastodon instance serving the Japanese Fediverse.

Emerging players

  • Pixelfed: Pixelfed is an ActivityPub-based federated image-sharing platform. While image-focused, it competes for the same creator-community user base that Pawoo targets within the Fediverse.
  • diaspora*: diaspora* is one of the original decentralized social networking projects. It pioneered the federated pod model that Pawoo's Mastodon-based architecture follows, making it a conceptually adjacent peer.
  • Pleroma / Akkoma: Pleroma and Akkoma are lightweight ActivityPub-compatible microblogging server software packages that compete with Mastodon-based instances like Pawoo for Fediverse users and operators.
  • Bluesky Social PBC: Bluesky is a decentralized social network using the AT Protocol. It targets similar early-adopter users migrating from mainstream networks and competes with Fediverse platforms for the same decentralized-social mindshare.

Broad incumbents

  • Threads (Meta Platforms): Threads is Meta's microblogging platform that has adopted ActivityPub federation, making it a direct functional competitor to Pawoo while leveraging Meta's massive distribution and resources.
  • Tumblr (Automattic): Tumblr is a UGC-focused microblogging and creative-community platform owned by Automattic. It serves a similar role for English-speaking creative communities as Pawoo aims to for Japanese creators.

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Pawoo leadership team

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Pawoo M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Pawoo

What does Pawoo do?

Pawoo is a federated social networking platform built on the Mastodon decentralized social network protocol. It enables individual users to publish text and photographs and engage in creative activities and free-form communication within the federated Fediverse ecosystem.

When was Pawoo founded?

Pawoo was founded in 2017.

Where is Pawoo based?

Pawoo is headquartered in Japan, Indonesia, in the Asia region.

Who are Pawoo's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Misskey and Mastodon gGmbH. Emerging players are Pixelfed, diaspora*, Pleroma / Akkoma and Bluesky Social PBC. Broad incumbents are Threads (Meta Platforms) and Tumblr (Automattic).

Does Pawoo have an API?

No public API is recorded for Pawoo.

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DailycoinAmid Twitter Chaos, Web3 Firm Acquires Mastodon Instance Pawoo.netMask Network has acquired Pawoo.net, the second-largest instance of the decentralized social media network Mastodon, which hosts 800,000 users primarily in Japan. This acquisition is described as a milestone for Mask Network's goal of building a decentralized social media ecosystem amid growing user migration from Twitter due to dissatisfaction with its current management.The BlockMask Network acquires Mastodon server Pawoo.netMask Network, operating through its entity Social Coop Ltd, has acquired Pawoo.net, the second-largest server on the decentralized social media platform Mastodon. The acquisition grants Mask Network control over a user base of approximately 800,000 and aligns with its strategic goal of expanding the decentralized social network ecosystem. This move follows Mask Network's previous involvement in maintaining other major Mastodon servers and developing official applications.PR NewswireMask Network Acquires Pawoo.net, one of the largest Mastodon instancesThe Social Coop Limited, affiliated with Mask Network, has acquired Pawoo.net, one of the largest Mastodon instances, effective December 21, 2022. The acquisition allows Mask to take over operations for the platform, which hosts approximately 800,000 users and serves as a hub for creative communities. This move supports Mask Network's broader strategic goal of building decentralized social networks and expanding its Web3 ecosystem.MediumMask Network Acquires Pawoo.net, one of the largest Mastodon instancesMask Network, through its affiliated entity The Social Co., has acquired Pawoo.net, one of the largest Mastodon instances, with operations set to transfer on December 21, 2022. This acquisition integrates approximately 800,000 users into Mask Network's strategy to build a decentralized social network ecosystem. The move is part of Mask Network's broader efforts to bridge Web 2.0 and Web 3.0, supported by a recently launched $42 million investment fund.SiliconANGLEPawoo.net acquired by encrypted messaging tool Mask Network - SiliconANGLEMask Network has acquired Pawoo.net, the second-largest instance of the decentralized social media platform Mastodon. The server's operations will be transferred to The Social Coop Limited, an entity affiliated with Mask Network, as part of its strategy to build a decentralized social network and free internet infrastructure. The acquisition details were not disclosed, but the move follows significant user migration to Mastodon amid controversies at Twitter.