Instagram set to launch Threads, Offering an Alternative to Twitter

On July 6th, Instagram is expected to launch Threads, a text-based conversation app that looks to provide an alternative to Twitter, as well as other text-focused social apps.

Threads will integrate with the decentralized social media protocol used by Mastodon, called ActivityPub, and will allow users to log in with their Instagram handle, find the accounts they follow on Instagram, and post in an interface similar to Twitter.

Though the app is expected to launch on July 6th, it is likely that Meta will do a slow rollout of the app, meaning users may have to wait to be able to join.