About Soapbox
Building free software that empowers communities online.
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.
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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.
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.
FollowAlex Gleason
Founder & CEO
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.
FollowM. 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.
FollowDerek Ross
Developer Relations
The purple pill helps the orange pill go down. Nostr is the social glue that binds all of your apps together.
FollowHeather Larson
Marketing Director
Tech Marketing | Bitcoin & Nostr Community Growth | Broadcast Media Veteran | *I've probably ghostwritten something you read online*
FollowChad Curtis
Developer
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
FollowPatrick dos Reis
Developer
Patrick is interested in being a masterful interpreter of the Light.
Followshantaram
Software Engineer
Self-taught software engineer writing software to achieve a net good effect on the world.
FollowLemon
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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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.