Overview
Libera.Chat is one of the most important IRC networks today, focused on free software, open-source projects, and technical communities.
It provides a simple and open communication platform for developers, users, and projects around the world.
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History
Libera.Chat was founded on May 19, 2021.
It was created by former Freenode staff after major internal issues and trust concerns within the Freenode network. Many open-source communities decided to migrate and rebuild their communication infrastructure on a new, independent network.
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Who runs Libera.Chat?
- Operated by former Freenode volunteers and IRC staff
- Community-driven and non-corporate
- Supported by donations and sponsors
- Focused on transparency and stability
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What is Libera.Chat used for?
- Open-source project communication
- Linux and BSD communities
- Dev