#‘I am ashamed’ — Solana CEO breaks silence over controversial ad backlash

#‘I am ashamed’ — Solana CEO breaks silence over controversial ad backlash

The Solana Labs CEO says the controversial advertisement was “gnawing at [his] soul“ and promises Solana will stay out of “cultural wars.” Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko has broken his silence over the “America Is Back — Time to Accelerate” advertisement, which blended American patriotism and tech innovation with political messaging around gender identity. “The…

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#When Should New Creators Post on TikTok? 

#When Should New Creators Post on TikTok? 

TikTok has evolved far beyond just memes and viral dance videos. Now, it has become a powerhouse for content creators looking to build personal brands, showcase their talents, and even turn side hustles into full-time businesses. But making a name for yourself on TikTok isn’t a walk in the park, especially when competing with over…

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#Ditching Meta? Open source alternatives to Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp fundraise on Kickstarter

#Ditching Meta? Open source alternatives to Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp fundraise on Kickstarter

The developer behind Pixelfed, Loops, and Sup, open source alternatives to Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp, respectively, is now raising funds on Kickstarter to fuel the apps’ further development. The trio is part of the growing open social web, also known as the fediverse, powered by the same ActivityPub protocol used by X alternative Mastodon. The…

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#TikTok goes dark in the US

#TikTok goes dark in the US

TikTok has gone dark in the U.S., the result of a federal law that bans the popular short-form video app for millions of Americans — at least for now. TikTok users began receiving a message about the ban around 10:30 p.m. Eastern. As of Saturday evening, the app was also no longer available in the…

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