dansup
dansup  ·  2 days ago
the fediverse now has a fast growing TikTok alternative: https://loops.video

While it remains in a pre-release beta state atm, we are testing federation and will be releasing full federation support, along with the source code once stable.

And we expect by this time next month, you will have a bright, shiny and easy to install TikTok alternative under your tree 🎄

Spread the word. Loops has arrived.

#loops

dansup
dansup  ·  2 weeks ago
I'm really proud of the ecosystem I'm building around @pixelfed

We have some really innovative features that are unique to our platform, and are powered by microservices like:

https://api.fedidb.org
https://beagle.pixelfed.net
https://fdroid.pixelfed.net
https://push.pixelfed.net
https://recovery.pixelfed.org
https://versions.pixelfed.org

With @loops and @supapp on the horizon, you can expect a few more 😎

I really need to blog about this, because I'm having a blast 🚀

#loops #pixelfed #sup #fediverse

dansup
dansup  ·  2 weeks ago
don't mind me, I'm over here celebrating and wondering how loops accomplished:

- 9k users in its first week (a fediverse record)
- multiple 3rd party clients within hours of the APK release
- tons of press coverage before anyone seen the app

There were some hiccups and I'm still working on the much anticipated 8th build, but we did it!

We made fediverse history together.

I'm so proud ❤️

#loops

dansup
dansup  ·  2 weeks ago
Shoutout to @nlnet ❤️

I'm working on finalizing the @loops grant and once that is ready, I will be able to get paid for my development of #loops

Who makes bank? You, the fediverse.

Thanks to @nlnet, you will have a viable open source federated TikTok alternative.

So go remind your political representatives to support NGI/NLnet funding if you live in the EU!

Spread the word + please boosties 🚀

#loops

dansup
dansup  ·  2 weeks ago
Loops was just a lingering idea, but y’all made it real ❤️

We have a ways to go, and your support is the fuel I need to get this ship off the ground.

All my day 1s and early supporters will soon see a special badge on their Loops profile, a small token of my appreciation for your support!

https://loops.video - join and make history with us

#loops

dansup
dansup  ·  4 weeks ago
Loops is super simple atm, and it's important we get the basics right.

That being said, our R&D "department" has successfully implemented custom AR filters in the Camera (similar to Snapchat filters), and will support user contributed AR filters.

We are a few months away from this being available to users, it will likely launch on iOS first with a limited deployment while we address performance/bugs.

The goal is to be the best fedi video camera app, with powerful editing tools!

#loops