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Life & fun · January 26, 2013

P2P microblogging over Bluetooth to avoid government censorship

A serverless, unblockable messaging system for Android. - megamattron/SplinterNet

P2P microblogging over Bluetooth to avoid government censorship launched on January 26, 2013 with 153 votes, #11 of 526 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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In plain words

SplinterNet is a serverless messaging system for Android that enables peer-to-peer communication over Bluetooth without relying on centralized servers. Designed for users seeking uncensored communication, it allows messages to be shared directly between devices without government or platform control. The application operates as an unblockable network by bypassing traditional internet infrastructure entirely, making it useful for communities in restrictive environments or those prioritizing privacy and autonomy in their messaging.

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