ATProto object trails
Make a small thing worth passing.
Each relic gets one public trail. A holder names it, adds a note, and sends it to the next handle.
Trail anatomy
What each relic carries
Name
A relic starts with one sharp idea.
Trail note
Every holder leaves a visible line behind.
Mark
Emoji and stamps give the route some personality.
Next handle
The object keeps moving instead of freezing in place.
Verify a handle
Optional, but worth it.
Signing in verifies ownership and lets releases and passes write to your PDS.
Moving now
Fresh trails in the open
How it moves
One object, many hands
01
Start it
Name the relic, describe it, and write the first note.
02
Send it
A permanent URL becomes the handoff point for the whole route.
03
Let it mutate
Each stop adds context instead of replacing what came before.
Ground rules
What this app actually does
You can release and pass with just a typed handle.
Signing in verifies ownership and enables PDS writes.
Verified passes can pause until the intended recipient responds.
The trail is append-only, so the route stays readable over time.
Examples
Good relics feel specific
A weather charm that only visits stormy places.
A wandering question that keeps getting stranger.
A little creature that collects one mark per stop.