1. Eugen Rochko, Mastodon's creator and CEO, is stepping down as part of the organization's transition to a non-profit structure, with Twitter co-founder Biz Stone joining the board of directors.
2. The restructuring aims to ensure Mastodon's longevity and expand its business, product, and mission, while giving Rochko a break after ten years of single-minded focus on Mastodon.
3. As a non-profit, Mastodon will pursue new funding opportunities in Europe, focusing on financial sustainability, trust and safety issues, technical infrastructure, and product development, while leaving interoperability to third-party projects.