Loops is a federated, open-source TikTok
Summary
Loops is an open-source, federated short-video platform aimed at giving creators control and privacy, operating without ads. It leverages the fediverse (ActivityPub) to connect with Mastodon, Pixelfed, and other compatible apps, offering creator-centric tools, threaded conversations, and fediverse-based discovery. The project emphasizes ethical design, governance by the community, and sustainable, sponsor-backed development.