A TikTok alternative called Loops is coming for the Fediverse
Loops is a new decentralized video app allowing 60-second videos, featuring human moderation, user content ownership, and initial access via iOS TestFlight and a side-loadable Android version.
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Loops, a new decentralized short-form video app, has recently opened signups as an alternative to TikTok within the fediverse. Developed by Daniel Supernault, who also created the Instagram alternative Pixelfed, Loops allows users to post videos of up to 60 seconds. Features such as sound usage, video remixing, pinned profile videos, and curated comment sections are planned for future updates, although hashtags and mentions are not yet available. The app will initially be accessible on iOS through TestFlight and will also offer a side-loadable version for Android. Moderation will be conducted by human moderators, with a trust score system determining the visibility of user-uploaded videos. Content ownership remains with users, and Loops will not sell or share videos with third-party advertisers or use them for AI training. Instead, the platform will be funded through grants, sponsorships, and donations. While Loops is not yet fully integrated with the fediverse or open-sourced, it aims to provide a user-centric experience focused on privacy and content ownership.
- Loops is a decentralized alternative to TikTok, allowing videos up to 60 seconds.
- The app will feature human moderation based on a user trust score.
- Users retain ownership of their content, with no third-party advertising.
- Initial access is through iOS TestFlight and a side-loadable Android app.
- Future updates will include additional features like sound usage and video remixing.
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