Facebook’s parent company, Meta, is considering a decentralized, text-based social media platform comparable to Twitter after some users, many of whom are Left-leaning, are seeking alternatives due to the company’s acquisition by Elon Musk.
The initiative, codenamed P92, could be accessed by Facebook and Instagram users with their existing credentials. Adam Mosseri, who oversees Instagram, is leading the project.
“We’re exploring a standalone decentralized social network for sharing text updates,” Meta said in a statement provided to The Platformer. “We believe there’s an opportunity for a separate space where creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests.”
The revelation comes weeks after Instagram introduced a notes feature through which users can create short posts using text and characters.
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