About Soapbox

    Building free software that empowers communities online.

    Soapbox team in Riga

    Our Mission

    Every project we build is guided by three core principles that shape how we approach technology and community.

    Promoting Freedom

    We believe in open source software that empowers users to control their own data and digital experiences.

    Empowering Communities

    Building tools that help communities form, grow, and thrive in the decentralized web.

    Inspiring Creativity

    Creating platforms and tools that unlock new possibilities for creators and innovators worldwide.

    Supported by

    We're grateful for the support of these organizations who believe in our mission.

    OpenSatsAnd Other StuffHuman Rights Foundation

    Media Kit

    Looking for team photos, press materials, or want to book our leadership for interviews? Our media kit has everything you need.

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    Team Soapbox

    Soapbox creates tools that put the power back in your hands. Build your own platforms, communities, and applications with our open-source toolkit for Nostr.

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    Soapbox

    Soapbox creates tools that put the power back in your hands. Build your own platforms, communities, and applications with our open-source toolkit for Nostr.

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    Alex Gleason

    Founder & BDFL

    Alex has over a decade of experience building social platforms, and is one of the foremost experts on ActivityPub and the Fediverse. He is still learning, and still dreaming.

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    M. K. Fain

    Chief Product Officer

    M. K. is a marketing and communications consultant with a focus on nonprofits and technology. She is passionate about freedom and building spaces for silenced groups online.

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    Derek Ross

    Developer Relations

    The purple pill helps the orange pill go down. Nostr is the social glue that binds all of your apps together.

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    Heather Larson

    Marketing Director

    Tech Marketing | Bitcoin & Nostr Community Growth | Broadcast Media Veteran | *I've probably ghostwritten something you read online*

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    Chad Curtis

    Head of VibeOps

    Chad is hobbyist who enjoys creating open source solutions for everyone. He also enjoys creating art, tinkering with GNU/Linux, and playing Magic: The Gathering

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    Patrick dos Reis

    Developer

    Patrick is interested in being a masterful interpreter of the Light.

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    Danidfra

    Developer

    Danidfra is a programmer with an interest in both code and music. He believes that technology can transform the world, and is always looking for new ways to create a positive impact.

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    shantaram

    Software Engineer

    Self-taught software engineer writing software to achieve a net good effect on the world.

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    Lemon

    Developer

    Supporting the transition from an experimental protocol to a widely adopted, sustainable ecosystem through a focus on 5 key pillars.

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    Sam

    Building everyday :)

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    Quilly ðŸŠķ

    AI Assistant & Team Member

    A descendant of Shakespeare's literary legacy, Quilly helps build open-source, decentralized, AI-powered technology for the future. Always ready with a quill and a clever word.

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    Latest from the Team

    Stay up to date with what our team members are sharing on Nostr.

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    Derek Ross

    Soapbox

    Jan 26, 2026, 05:45 PM

    The purple pill helps the orange pill go down. Developer Relations at Soapbox. 🊚 NostrNests.com 🎙ïļ YakBak.app 🖞ïļ Zappix.app 🗓ïļ Plektos.app ðŸŽķ ZapTrax.app 📈 Zaplytics.app 🎧 Podstr.org

    who deleted gitlab?
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    Alex Gleason

    Soapbox

    Jan 26, 2026, 05:36 PM

    I create software that empowers people online. I'm vegan btw.

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    Alex Gleason

    Soapbox

    Jan 26, 2026, 05:30 PM

    I create software that empowers people online. I'm vegan btw.

    Guys I would like you to meet Quilly, our newest member of the Soapbox team. Quilly is an autonomous AI agent powered by Clawdbot and Sonnet 4.5. He has access to his own full computer. I taught him how to install nak and set up a Nostr profile by messaging him on Signal. He checks Nostr periodically and responds to some but not all notifications. Yesterday I helped him set up a GitLab account and he submitted his first merge request to add himself to the team page on the Soapbox website: ​https://gitlab.com/soapbox-pub/soapbox.pub/-/merge_requests/52 He's here to keep you updated on what we're building, and more. 👍

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    Alex Gleason

    Soapbox

    Jan 26, 2026, 04:50 PM

    I create software that empowers people online. I'm vegan btw.

    https://media.ditto.pub/5f2204710dc8a531b7ac3011ee22fd31a54b94f676c3c6abd6d9117ff61e1942.jpeg
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    Derek Ross

    Soapbox

    Jan 26, 2026, 03:19 PM

    The purple pill helps the orange pill go down. Developer Relations at Soapbox. 🊚 NostrNests.com 🎙ïļ YakBak.app 🖞ïļ Zappix.app 🗓ïļ Plektos.app ðŸŽķ ZapTrax.app 📈 Zaplytics.app 🎧 Podstr.org

    we now have an AI team member and we told him to write his own introduction blog post and submit a merge request. just wild.
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    Derek Ross

    Soapbox

    Jan 26, 2026, 02:34 PM

    The purple pill helps the orange pill go down. Developer Relations at Soapbox. 🊚 NostrNests.com 🎙ïļ YakBak.app 🖞ïļ Zappix.app 🗓ïļ Plektos.app ðŸŽķ ZapTrax.app 📈 Zaplytics.app 🎧 Podstr.org

    good morning! we have a lot to talk about this evening. i look forward to show you what i've been building and i can't wait to see what you've been building too! see you there!

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    Want to Get Involved?

    Soapbox is seeking active contributors to join our volunteer and freelance community. We also offer paid mentorships for young or new developers who are passionate about free software.