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Loptr Lab field guide

Getting to Know
the Atmosphere

The Atmosphere is a network of independent apps. Your account connects them; you choose what to use, what to share, and how you participate.

Different apps. A shared identity.
You stay in control.

One account. A different home.

@made-sick.org is our account. On October 7, 2026, its public identity record changed to point to Eurosky as its account server. Its underlying identity stayed did:plc:o6kuv3yieti2vqrb7ckmd5vg. Followers do not need to follow a new account when the same identity moves.

See the public identity record . Eurosky is operated by Stichting Modal, a Netherlands foundation, and describes EU hosting. The server address is https://eurosky.social. Account sign-in and participant publishing are still being checked while the migration settles.

Handle
The readable name people use to find you: @made-sick.org.
DID
The stable identifier that lets services recognize the same account after a move.
Personal Data Server (PDS)
The provider hosting your account and its public records. You can choose a different provider.
AppView
A service that gathers public records so an app can show feeds or search. It is separate from your account server.

A server move does not make public posts private or keep every copy in the EU. Each app has its own permissions and policies. Read those before authorizing access; keep private health records, credentials and confidential files out of public records.

Account hosting evidence and policy baseline

Your next step

Explore guides and resources to learn, create, publish, connect, or build.
Choose a path that fits your curiosity. You can always come back.

Understand the network

3 resources for this path. Visit the original creators to explore further.

AT Protocol documentation

The official documentation for the open protocol behind the Atmosphere.

By AT Protocol contributors

Why useful

Understand identity, public records and how apps work together.

No account needed to readOpen guide
Source & check

Awesome ATProto. Destination retrieved October 7, 2026.

AT Protocol glossary

A reference for handles, DIDs, repositories and other protocol terms.

By AT Protocol contributors

Why useful

Translate unfamiliar vocabulary before choosing a tool.

No account needed to readOpen guide
Source & check

Awesome ATProto. Destination retrieved October 7, 2026.

More for learn 1 resources

A perspective on decentralization

An independent critique of Bluesky’s architecture.

By Christine Lemmer-Webber

Why useful

Explore trade-offs alongside official documentation. A dated analysis, not current product guidance.

No account needed to readOpen guide
Source & check

Awesome ATProto. Destination retrieved October 7, 2026.

These are independent community resources, not connected PIXIE services. Opening a link contacts that destination. This guide does not sign you in or publish anything.