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Lemmy
A federated, open-source link aggregator and discussion platform similar to Reddit. It uses ActivityPub, meaning independent servers can communicate with each other and the broader fediverse.
Why It’s Useful
It provides a Reddit-like experience without centralized corporate control or algorithmic manipulation. Communities can self-govern on their own servers while still connecting to the wider network.
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