"The new Friendster is built for users to strictly follow people they know in real-life. In order to follow someone on Friendster, the two users need to physically tap each other's phones while the app is open."
"Friendster was officially launched in March 2002 by its founder Jonathan Abrams and is largely considered to be the first major online social networking platform."
"Carson reached out to the new owner of the domain and found out that they had won Friendster.com at an expired domain auction one year earlier for just $7,456."
The new Friendster, launched by Mike Carson, emphasizes real-life connections by requiring users to tap phones to follow each other. The app is ad-free and algorithm-free, presenting a blank space for users upon setup. Originally launched in 2002, Friendster struggled against competitors and transitioned to a gaming platform before shutting down in 2015. Carson acquired the Friendster.com domain for $20,000 in Bitcoin after it was previously sold at an auction. The platform aims to foster genuine connections among users.
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