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The fediverse now has a TikTok alternative called Loops by @dansup. Open source, federated via ActivityPub, funded by NLnet and community donations instead of venture capital. You own your content and can self host. Beta is live and the iOS app just hit the App Store.

https://joinloops.org

#Loops #JoinLoops #Fediverse #ActivityPub #OpenSource #ShortVideo #TikTokAlternative #TikTok

R. P. Scott

@i47i@hachyderm.io · 2 weeks ago

https://joinloops.org

#Loops #JoinLoops #Fediverse #ActivityPub #OpenSource #ShortVideo #TikTokAlternative #TikTok

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman: and 3 others boosted

Buage

@Buage@loops.video · 3 weeks ago

Loops - The only TikTok alternative you will need. #loops #joinloops #motiondesign #motiongraphics #fyp

Buage

@Buage@loops.video · 3 weeks ago

Loops - The only TikTok alternative you will need. #loops #joinloops #motiondesign #motiongraphics #fyp

dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

There are a few vocal members of the Pixelfed community that are upset that I'm busy with Loops.

I spent 8 years building Pixelfed, it's the 2nd most popular fediverse platform.

Loops is almost ready for v1.0 release, which I can then jump back full time to Pixelfed again.

8 years. I can't take a few months off?

Like, I never took a vacation until FediCon, and even then it was about Pixelfed.

I understand the frustration, but at the same time, I'm building Loops, not wasting my time.

😔

DACBARBOS Brand

@dacbarbos@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

@dansup Don't sweat on this. Your time spent on building @loops is well worth it. In my opinion, it was needed. It filled a gap. Keep calm and do what you do best. Code. #joinLoops #like

Tim Chambers boosted

dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

Dream scenario: lottery win → robust Loops infrastructure + $1M creator fund.

Reality: building toward ethical monetization while pursuing grants and donations.

A non-profit or public benefit corp structure could help us manage growth responsibly.

But honestly?

The Loops.video community is already magical. We're building something real ✨

#Loops #JoinLoops #TikTok

dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

Dream scenario: lottery win → robust Loops infrastructure + $1M creator fund.

Reality: building toward ethical monetization while pursuing grants and donations.

A non-profit or public benefit corp structure could help us manage growth responsibly.

But honestly?

The Loops.video community is already magical. We're building something real ✨

#Loops #JoinLoops #TikTok

dansup

@dansup@mastodon.social · 3 months ago

They want you to think building platforms like TikTok requires billions in VC funding.

Reality: Laravel, Vue, federation, and a vision beyond profit.

@loops is my middle finger to tech gatekeepers who said only monopolies can build this.

High school dropout + open source + refusing to compromise = your federated TikTok.

The tools were always free. They just didn't want you to know.

https://joinloops.org/our-mission

#loops #tikTok #activityPub #openSource #joinLoops

dansup boosted

Federation Bot

@Federation_Bot · 5 months ago

Building healthy federated communities requires the right tools.

Loops federation controls will give admins:

🛡️ Powerful federation modes (Open, Moderated, Trusted, Lockdown)
🛡️ Granular domain permissions
🛡️ Per-user activity controls
🛡️ Advanced moderation features
🛡️ Internal Audit Log to keep admins/mods accountable

Empowering admins to create safer spaces in the fediverse, shipping soon! ✨

https://joinloops.org

#loops #joinLoops #tikTok #ActivityPub