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Similar to how Mastodon offers an open source, distributed version of X, the fediverse is getting its own TikTok competitor. This week, an app called Loops began accepting signups on its new platform for sharing short, looping videos. Still in the early stages, Loops is not yet open sourced, nor has it completed its integration with ActivityPub, the protocol that powers Mastodon, Pixelfed, PeerTube, and other federated apps.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 weeks ago

Remember when Twitter came out with Vine and then canceled it, only for TikTok to fill the void and become the powerhouse it is today? Another brilliant move by Jack Dorsey!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm not very familiar with TikTok, but isn't the special thing about it it's addictive algorithm? As far as I understand TikTok is not "just a platform for sharing short videos".

I mean this project sounds great and I am excited to see how it goes, but is it smart to advertise it as the "TikTok competitor"?

[–] BrikoX 5 points 4 weeks ago

I don't think they promote themselves as TikTok competitor, that's just TechCrunch words.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm still waiting for any form of email from them.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Have you checked your chimney for owls?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago

Yeah that was the first place I checked.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 weeks ago

I wonder if loops will be on Loops 😅