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 # PixelFed: Federated Image Sharing
 
-PixelFed is a federated social image sharing platform, similar to instagram.
+PixelFed is a federated social image sharing platform, similar to Instagram.
 Federation is done using the [ActivityPub](https://activitypub.rocks/) protocol,
 which is used by [Mastodon](http://joinmastodon.org/), [PeerTube](https://joinpeertube.org/en/),
 [Pleroma](https://pleroma.social/), and more. Through ActivityPub PixelFed can share
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 ## Support
 
 The lead maintainer is on Patreon! You can become a Patron at
-https://www.patreon.com/dansup
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