Divine opens to all users, dropping invitation code requirement
Divine, the Vine-inspired short-video platform, has removed its invite-only system and is now accessible to anyone.
Divine, a reboot of the defunct Vine service, has opened its doors to the public by scrapping the invitation-only model that governed its initial rollout. Users can now join without a code and explore a "classic" feed featuring more than 2 million videos restored from Vine's original library. The platform operates on the decentralized nostr protocol and is financially backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, who does not own a stake in the venture.
Founder Evan "Rabble" Henshaw-Plath emphasizes that all shared content must be captured using Divine's built-in camera and is screened by AI detection tools to prevent synthetic media. He describes the experience as uniquely original, distinct from TikTok or Instagram. Looking ahead, the team is considering ways to provide creators with revenue-sharing options that were absent on the original Vine. The launch arrives amid a wave of nostalgia for early social-media sites, potentially boosting interest in the new service.
Why it matters
Divine's public launch could reshape short-video sharing by offering a decentralized, ad-free alternative.
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