3 bookmarks for 2026-06-08

2212.

ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures

swicg.github.io/activitypub-http-signature

Authentication is not specified by the ActivityPub standard. In practice, the fediverse mostly uses HTTP Message Signatures to authenticate server-to-server requests, using a relatively consistent profile. This document describes that profile and usage, recommends best practices, and evaluates their success so far.

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Are We HS2019 Yet?

arewehs2019yet.vpzom.click

(no)

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Datatype — variable font that turns text into charts

franktisellano.github.io/datatype

An OpenType variable font that turns simple text expressions into inline charts. No JavaScript, no images — just type.