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Coming on the heels of Twitter's recent chaos surrounding a read-limit imposed on users, tech giant Meta is poised to release its own contender in the social media ring, "Threads." Slated for launch on July 6, Threads is a platform closely linked with Instagram, Meta's photo and video-sharing superstar. This new app debut information is based on a countdown website set up by Meta and the availability of Threads for pre-order on Apple's App Store.
While the release timing might seem strategic, considering Twitter's current predicament, enthusiasm for Threads among Twitter's fervent crypto community has been somewhat lukewarm. There are growing concerns around potential data mining, privacy infringement, and even skepticism about the new app's long-term survival.
Prominent voices within the crypto Twitter community, such as Tiffany Fong, admit to being in the dark about the upcoming platform. Despite Fong's substantial following on Twitter and her active Instagram presence, she confessed her lack of awareness about Threads. "I have no clue what the Meta alternative is," she stated.
Even as Threads readies to debut, a poll by crypto influencer Kyle Chassé revealed overwhelming support for Twitter. Of the 125 respondents, over 88% pledged their loyalty to “Team Twitter” over “Team Meta.” In another twist, Twitter's ex-CEO Jack Dorsey drew attention to Threads' privacy policy, hinting at Instagram’s potential access to extensive user data, including financial details.
Threads has a unique approach to user migration. Instead of asking users to start from scratch, it plans to carry over Instagram users’ follower counts and following lists.
The standalone Threads app is also expected to support ActivityPub, the decentralized social networking protocol that powers Twitter's decentralized rival, Mastodon. Speaking of Mastodon, the platform has witnessed a surge in user activity in the aftermath of Twitter's read restrictions.
Meta's Threads, tied closely with Instagram, is gearing up for its launch on July 6, amidst Twitter's ongoing controversy and concerns over privacy and data mining.
