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Jack Dorsey-Backed diVine Launches, Reviving Vine With Anti‑AI Rules and Restored Clips

Built on the open Nostr protocol, the project emphasizes creator control over verified, human‑shot clips.

Overview

  • The app went live Nov. 13–14 with access to a substantial Vine archive, reported as more than 100,000 clips and by the project lead as roughly 150,000–200,000 from about 60,000 creators.
  • diVine blocks suspected generative‑AI uploads and uses Guardian Project technology to help verify videos were recorded on smartphones.
  • Original Vine creators retain copyright, can reclaim accounts by verifying linked social profiles, or request removals through DMCA.
  • Distribution is uneven at launch, with Android and web access available, heavy TestFlight demand on iOS, and reported App Store review rejections.
  • The release arrives after Elon Musk said X had found a Vine archive, though no public relaunch from X has materialized.