Mastodon's CEO Eugen Rochko explained that the new updates, including a 'Who to follow' carousel, are designed to enhance user discovery and engagement, acknowledging past shortcomings in user onboarding.
With version 4.3, the platform introduces grouped notifications, allowing users to see how many people boosted or favorited a post in a single notification rather than individually, streamlining the notification process.
The update also introduces improved notification controls, enabling users to filter which types of notifications are received, such as excluding new accounts or those not followed, promoting a more personalized experience.
Rochko emphasized that previous recommendations failed to entice users during onboarding, leading to a stagnant feed, which is why improving personalized suggestions became crucial.
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