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ZeroNet is a decentralized web-like network of peer-to-peer users. It's basically BitTorrent thrown at the problem of web hosting and networking. With ZeroNet you can create open, free and uncensorable websites using cryptograic features of Bitcoin. ZeroNet uses .bit domain names and a decentralized domain regestry using Namecoin.

GNU social connects you to a free network of thousands of communities that discuss daily on a variety of topics, each being part of the whole. GNU social supports both single-user and community modes and can be used in an intranet environment or as part of the wider open network. The free and open source microblogging server is written in PHP and built on-top of the OStatus standard for inter-operation between installations.

ZeroMe is a free and open source social networking application built on ZeroNet.

Reddit is a social news aggregation network and community. On reddit people can share and discuss web content in user created communities called subreddits. Each subreddit rally around specific topics where only related content can be shared, and rated. The web content that can be shared or reddit includes links, text posts, and images which can all be upvoted or downvoted.

Steemit is a blockchain-based blogging platform and social media application that rewards its users with the cryptocurrency STEEM for publishing and curating content. On Steemit you can publish blog posts on any topic and get rewarded by doing so. You can also be rewarded by upvoting and curating post that the other users deems noteworthy.

Hacker News is a social news website initially built by YC co-founder Paul Graham as a demonstration of Arc, a new programming language he'd been working on. Today Hacker News is a go to source for news and discussion surrounding computer science and entrepreneurship, used by millions of people monthly. The site facilitates deeper nested discussion about technology, science and is used by startups and people promoting new ideas in ShowHN section.