@jan Not sure the piece has a clear conclusion but it says:

"In taking steps to link up with the so-called fediverse, Meta is gesturing toward an ideal that advocates of a more open internet, and some regulators, have long dreamed of: a world in which rival social networks let their users talk to each other."

and

"For Meta, the moves may be part of a broader strategy of embracing more open approaches in markets where it is fighting dominant incumbents."