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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest policy, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Jibsworld (talk) 15:18, 22 April 2025 (UTC)

Miscaf is a community-oriented social platform developed in Europe. It focuses on chronological content delivery, minimal algorithmic influence, and a privacy-first approach. Miscaf launched in early 2025 as an alternative to traditional social media platforms, offering a family-friendly, community-centered space for online interaction.

Overview

Miscaf was created with the goal of supporting expression and community autonomy without relying on visibility algorithms or engagement manipulation. The platform does not include NSFW content and encourages civil discussions across a broad spectrum of community types, including controversial or polarizing topics, provided they comply with basic conduct rules.

The platform introduces a feature called Pulses, which allows users to respond to posts with emotional reactions, highlighting the tone of conversations beyond simple likes or upvotes. Profiles are customizable and evolve over time, drawing inspiration from early social platforms such as MySpace.

Architecture and technology

Miscaf was designed for scalability from its inception. It is deployed on a Kubernetes cluster and uses a MariaDB database cluster for high availability. An internal event bus manages synchronization between services, while a caching layer reduces database load and improves performance.

The infrastructure is hosted in Europe, and future plans include allowing users to select the region in which their data is stored. The platform uses a centralized architecture by design to provide better control over performance, moderation, and data consistency. The project is currently closed-source, with future transparency options under consideration.

Moderation

Moderation on Miscaf is layered. It begins with an AI-based prefiltering system, followed by human moderation through custom-built dashboards. Community moderators have the ability to manage their own spaces, and moderation tools are designed to support transparency and efficiency while maintaining a family-friendly environment.

Business model

Miscaf does not rely on advertising or data monetization. Instead, its planned revenue model includes optional premium features, such as profile customization and advanced moderation tools, as well as community-based sponsorships. These features are intended to be non-intrusive and will not impact content visibility. The platform explicitly avoids algorithmic promotion or monetization strategies based on engagement metrics.

History

The idea for Miscaf originated when the platform's creator was banned from another site after sharing an open source project. This event inspired the development of a new platform focused on openness, scalability, and community expression. Miscaf was launched in public beta in 2025.

Availability

As of its early beta phase, Miscaf is accessible via web browser and plans for mobile applications on iOS and Android are underway.

External links

Official website

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