Core Viewpoint - Mask Network has officially become the new steward of Lens Community, aiming to advance decentralized social networking towards mainstream adoption [1] Group 1: Company Initiatives - Mask Network has been building a bridge from Web2 to Web3 social platforms and has supported decentralized social ecosystems like Mastodon [1] - The focus will be on creating more user-friendly products and fostering community culture on the open, permissionless infrastructure established within the Lens community [1] Group 2: Product Development - MaskDAO, under Mask Network, has launched products aimed at creators and communities, including Orb Club and Firefly, which are now operational within the ecosystem [1]

Group 1 - The founder of decentralized social media platform Mastodon, Eugen Rochko, has officially announced his resignation as CEO, transitioning to a role as a strategic and product advisor while remaining part of the leadership team [1] - Rochko cited his personality not being suited for leading a social media project and the long-term operation affecting both his personal health and the overall health of the project as reasons for his resignation [3] - As compensation for his related assets and ten years of service, Rochko received €1 million (approximately 8.244 million RMB) from a fundraising initiative aimed at restructuring the platform, with the funds also intended for employee recruitment and feature implementation [3] Group 2 - Mastodon is currently undergoing a structural transformation as part of its ongoing development [1] - The platform's decentralized philosophy is a significant factor influencing its operational decisions and leadership changes [3]

Platform Update - Decentralized X alternative Mastodon adds support for quote posts [1] Feature Enhancement - Mastodon introduces additional controls for quote posts [1]

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