Dave Morin, Shawn Fanning, and Dustin Mierau found a mobile-only social network limited to 50 close friends. It sparks a major industry design trend focused on private, intimate social sharing circles.
Part of the 21 Internet Evolution Facts: The 2010 Edition archive. Historically Verified
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UFO
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17 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1998 Edition
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