NodeBB, a leading forum software provider, has announced its integration with the fediverse, allowing forum operators to connect with decentralized social networks. This decision emerged from co-founder Julian Lam's vision to link NodeBB forums and was accelerated by funding from the NLNet Foundation. The integration utilizes the ActivityPub protocol, enabling new forums to automatically federate with the open social web. Existing users can also interact with other ActivityPub-compatible platforms like Mastodon. NodeBB aims to make federation a core feature, enhancing user engagement and privacy.