Merge pull request #63 from bluesky-social/bnewbold/open-fed

remove discord registration notes

README.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # PDS
 
-Welcome to the repository for the official Bluesky PDS (Personal Data Server). This repository includes container images and documentation designed to assist technical people with self-hosting a Bluesky PDS.
+Welcome to the repository for the official Bluesky PDS (Personal Data Server). This repository includes container images and documentation designed to assist technical people with hosting a Bluesky PDS.
 
-Head over to the [AT Protocol PDS Admins Discord](https://discord.gg/UWS6FFdhMe) to get started!
+Head over to the [AT Protocol PDS Admins Discord](https://discord.gg/UWS6FFdhMe) to chat with other folks hosting instances and get important updates about the PDS distribution!
 
 ## Table of Contents
 
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Please visit the [AT Protocol docs](https://atproto.com/guides/overview) for add
 
 ### What is the current status of federation?
 
-As of Feb, 2024, the AT Protocol PDS (Personal Data Server) is now open to federation for self-hosters!
+As of Spring 2024, the AT Protocol network is open to federation!
 
 ✅ Federated domain handles (e.g. `@nytimes.com`)
 
@@ -61,12 +61,10 @@ As of Feb, 2024, the AT Protocol PDS (Personal Data Server) is now open to feder
 
 ✅ Federated app views (API service)
 
-✅ Federated data for self-hosters (PDS hosting)
+✅ Federated data (PDS hosting)
 
 ✅ Federated moderation (labeling)
 
-🚧 Federated data for large service providers (coming soon)
-
 ### What should I know about running a PDS in the developer sandbox?
 
 Developers may now run self-hosted PDS hosts on the production network!
@@ -79,9 +77,6 @@ Read the [SANDBOX.md](https://github.com/bluesky-social/pds/blob/main/SANDBOX.md
 
 Self-hosting a Bluesky PDS means running your own Personal Data Server that is capable of federating with the wider Bluesky social network.
 
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> Initially to join the network you'll need to join the [AT Protocol PDS Admins Discord](https://discord.gg/UWS6FFdhMe) and register the hostname of your PDS. We recommend doing so before bringing your PDS online. In the future, this registration check will not be required.
-
 ### Preparation for self-hosting PDS
 
 Launch a server on any cloud provider, [Digital Ocean](https://digitalocean.com/) and [Vultr](https://vultr.com/) are two popular choices.

SANDBOX.md

@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ You are within your rights to disable Watchtower auto-updates, but we strongly e
 
 📣 This is a sandbox version of a **public broadcast protocol** - please do not share sensitive information.
 
-🤝 Help each other out! Respond to issues & discussions, chat in [Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/%23bluesky-dev:matrix.org) or the community-run [Discord](https://discord.gg/3srmDsHSZJ), etc.
+🤝 Help each other out! Respond to issues & discussions, chat in the community-run [Discord](https://discord.gg/3srmDsHSZJ), etc.
 
 # Learn more about atproto federation