Jack Dorsey backs an open-source development collective with $10 million:
The 'and Other Stuff' team is working on projects built on the likes of Nostr and ...
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Jack Dorsey pumps $10 million into a nonprofit focused on open-source social media
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Jack Dorsey pumps $10M into a nonprofit focused on open source social media: Dorsey's initial investment has gotten the new nonprofit ...
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- Despite rapid growth, Bluesky faces challenges such as harassment and misinformation that typically arise with a larger user base.
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