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Life & fun · January 8, 2016

A decentralized social network with end-to-end encryption

A decentralized social network with end-to-end encryption launched on January 8, 2016 with 167 votes, #157 of 4,522 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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In plain words

This decentralized social network uses end-to-end encryption to protect user communications. Launched in 2016, it offers an alternative to centralized social platforms by enabling direct encrypted messaging between users. The platform is designed for people seeking privacy-focused social interaction without relying on a central server to manage their data. The project is open source and available on GitHub.

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