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 ### What is the current status of federation?
 
-As of Feb, 2024, the AT Protocol data service (PDS) is now open to federation for self-hosters! 
+As of Feb, 2024, the AT Protocol PDS (Personal Data Server) is now open to federation for self-hosters!
 
 ✅ Federated domain handles (e.g. `@nytimes.com`)