It’s weird when two things pop up around the same time, looking the same. Even more weird when one is a crypto start-up with a billion dollar valuation. And the other an under-funded non-profit in the Fediverse.
That’s the story of an unlikely couple: #Farcaster and #Newsmast.
Both built around channels, or communities. The success of Farcaster shows the potential in the #Fediverse.
https://www.blog-pat.ch/an-unlikely-couple/
#SocialMedia
Michael Foster /
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2024-06-03 14:29:08
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2024-06-03 14:29:08Event JSON
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