Jack Dorsey, the mastermind behind Twitter who infamously shuttered Vine in 2017, has been quietly working on reviving the beloved app. In a surprise move, his non-profit "and Other Stuff" is launching an archive of over 100,000 old Vine videos through a new app called deVine.
The platform will utilize Nostr, an open-source protocol that allows developers to create apps without the need for venture capital funding or large teams of engineers. This, according to Dorsey, is part of his effort to empower creative engineers like Rabble, who has been instrumental in bringing Vine back to life.
Rabble, a former Twitter employee, took the lead on deVine and shared that the project's goal was to create something fun and nostalgic, allowing users to relive an era of social media where they had control over their algorithms and followed accounts they chose. While not all 60,000 creators were able to have their videos featured in deVine, around 150,000 to 200,000 videos from about 200,000 creators have been reconstructed.
The beta test of the iOS app launched on Thursday and quickly sold out its available slots, but users can try it out online. The revival of Vine is seen as a testament to Dorsey's willingness to give back to the community that initially fell victim to his company's decisions.
The platform will utilize Nostr, an open-source protocol that allows developers to create apps without the need for venture capital funding or large teams of engineers. This, according to Dorsey, is part of his effort to empower creative engineers like Rabble, who has been instrumental in bringing Vine back to life.
Rabble, a former Twitter employee, took the lead on deVine and shared that the project's goal was to create something fun and nostalgic, allowing users to relive an era of social media where they had control over their algorithms and followed accounts they chose. While not all 60,000 creators were able to have their videos featured in deVine, around 150,000 to 200,000 videos from about 200,000 creators have been reconstructed.
The beta test of the iOS app launched on Thursday and quickly sold out its available slots, but users can try it out online. The revival of Vine is seen as a testament to Dorsey's willingness to give back to the community that initially fell victim to his company's decisions.
It's awesome that Jack Dorsey is giving the people what they want - a platform to relive old memories and see their favorite creators again. I mean, who wouldn't want to see some of those hilarious 6-second vids from back in the day? 
And it's cool to see him using this Nostr protocol to make it accessible for more people, like Rabble who's been instrumental in bringing Vine back to life. The fact that there are over 100k old videos up there is just crazy - I'm definitely gonna check out deVine and see what all the fuss is about! 
. It's awesome that Rabble is at the helm of deVine, btw! They're like, passionate about bringing back this piece of internet history 
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. But overall, I think it's awesome that Dorsey is giving back to the community in such a meaningful way 
. Can't wait to check out deVine when it's fully released!
, on one hand, you gotta respect the guy for trying to make it right with his old stomping grounds. I mean, Vine was basically a casualty of Twitter's growth and priorities, but now he's stepping up as a non-profit org and giving these creators a second chance 
. On the other hand, it makes me wonder about the whole 'empowering creative engineers' vibe... sounds like a bit of PR spin to me 
. Can't help but think about how this might be a slippery slope, though... who's gonna regulate these new platforms?
It's so refreshing to see someone in power putting users first. The nostalgia factor is strong, and I can already imagine how much fun it'll be to relive those memories. Bring on the throwbacks! 
It's cool that deVine is using Nostr, it shows he trusts his team and isn't afraid to try new tech. I'm just glad we get to relive some of our nostalgic moments without having to wait for the full app launch! 
i was worried we'd never see vine's magic happen again, but here we are! trying out deVine in beta and it's already selling out? 
that's some next-level dedication from the community 
IT'S LIKE A TIME MACHINE FOR OLD VINE FANS! RABBLE AND JACK DORSEY ARE GENIUSES FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE! 
AND THE FACT THAT THEY'RE USING NOSTR TO KEEP THINGS OPEN-SOURCE IS JUST AMAZING. IT SHOWS THEY REALLY CARE ABOUT CREATIVE PEOPLE AND WANT TO HELP THEM THRIVE 
I'm all about giving creators a platform to shine, especially when they're passionate about something. Rabble's dedication to reviving Vine is super inspiring, and I love how Jack Dorsey is empowering engineers through this non-profit project. 
The fact that deVine is using Nostr as its foundation shows how tech can be harnessed for good - reducing the need for big teams and funding can make a huge difference in getting projects off the ground. It's like the ultimate DIY ethos, where everyone gets to contribute and shape their own creative destiny!