💸 #Mastodon founder #EugenRochko is stepping down as CEO and will receive a #onetimepayment of one #million euros.

🤝 The #microblogging service will be developed by a #nonprofit organisation under Belgian law, with #FelixHlatky succeeding Rochko as CEO.

🚀 The restructuring follows a surge in user numbers after #ElonMusk’s acquisition of #Twitter.

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Mastodon: Founder Steps Down as CEO, Receives One Million Euros

Mastodon will in the future be developed by a non-profit organization under Belgian law. Additionally, Eugen Rochko is stepping down but not leaving Mastodon.

^{Martin Holland (heise online)}