the hivemind blog
notes on anonymous, hyperlocal community — what works, what's changed, and what your neighbours are talking about.
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Is Yik Yak gone? What happened — and what to use instead
Yik Yak shut down, came back, and is now part of Sidechat and centred on US campuses. Here's what changed — and the anonymous, local apps worth trying now.
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What makes a good hyperlocal app — and why anonymity needs verification
Hyperlocal and anonymous pull in opposite directions. Here's how we think about balancing density, a radius you control, and anonymity that's actually safe.