Project Gemini
geminiprotocol.net
The home of Gemini, a lightweight internet protocol for text-focused content that sits between Gopher and the modern web, with links to servers and clients.
Why it is useful
An alternative internet with no ads, scripts or tracking, where the simple format keeps pages readable. The site explains how to try it and where to find capsules to read.
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