Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is in the process of developing a new app. The text-based content app that will be compatible with ActivityPub. This decentralized social networking protocol powers several decentralized social networking apps that compete with Twitter, including Mastodon.
Meta’s P92 App Will Offer Instagram-Branded Text-Based Decentralized Social Media
The upcoming app, known as P92, will carry the Instagram branding and offer users the ability to log in with their existing Instagram credentials. This initiative aims to capitalize on the growing trend of Twitter users to explore alternative platforms.
according to a TechCrunch Report, the P92 team intends to take the “fork” approach for the initial release of the app. This implies that user profiles will be populated with their Instagram account details, such as their name, username, bio, profile picture, and followers. However, the app will also have an additional privacy policy and terms of service that specifically address data sharing between apps, while adhering to the company’s existing privacy policy.
In recent times, a number of competing platforms such as Mastodon, Post.news, and T2 have launched or gained ground as tech companies and startups seek to take advantage of Twitter users’ growing inclination toward alternative decentralized social media platforms. .
P92 Decentralized Social Media MVP
The main goal of the P92 decentralized social media application Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is to allow users to share posts with people on other servers. However, it remains unclear whether users will be able to follow or view content from other servers. Also, the initial version of the app will offer various features. These include tapable links on post previews, user bios, usernames, verification badges, and shareable images and videos.
The app will also provide followers and likes functionalities. However, it is not clear if the first version will include commenting and messaging capabilities. Also, the development team is discussing the possibility of allowing content sharing, similar to Twitter, but only for businesses and creator accounts. The MVP will include a rights manager for its own content, but will not support third-party content from other servers and applications.
Meta’s P92 App to Prioritize Privacy with Blockchain Technology
Sources indicate that the P92 app will prioritize privacy. It will take advantage of blockchain technology to give users greater control over their data. Meta has been researching blockchain technology for some time and recently changed its name from Facebook. The move is meant to reflect his concentration on the metaverse and other novel technologies.
Meta’s entry into the decentralized social media arena with the P92 app marks a significant step in the tech giant’s efforts to capitalize on the growing inclination of Twitter users towards alternative platforms. The app’s prospects for success are uncertain. However, the company’s emphasis on privacy and adoption of blockchain technology could give it an edge over rivals.
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