Lambda – The first-ever open-source privacy based social media app
Hi HN community! NOTE: This is a repost due to missing of links I’m excited to introduce Lambda, a project I've been working on. Lambda is the world's first open-source social media app designed to prioritize your privacy and well-being. It's still in its early stages, but I'm eager to share it with you and get your feedback. What is Lambda? Lambda is an open-source social media app that addresses privacy concerns and reduces social media addiction. Here's what makes Lambda unique: - Privacy First: Lambda does not collect personal information beyond your email address for account creation.…
Lambda – The first-ever open-source privacy based social media app launched on June 27, 2024 with 14 votes, #966 of 4,672 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
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Lambda is an open-source social media application designed to prioritize user privacy and reduce addiction. It collects minimal personal information beyond email for account creation and displays only posts from followed users without AI-generated feeds or targeted ads. The platform operates entirely open-source, enabling community contributions and transparency. Currently in early development, Lambda offers text-only posting functionality and is built for users seeking privacy-focused social networking alternatives to mainstream platforms.
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Hi HN community! NOTE: This is a repost due to missing of links I’m excited to introduce Lambda, a project I've been working on. Lambda is the world's first open-source social media app designed to prioritize your privacy and well-being. It's still in its early stages, but I'm eager to share it with you and get your…
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