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+1) the app must implement as least one of the protocols that allow it to interoperate with (other) federated micro-blogging apps; OStatus, Diaspora (protocol), ActivityPub etc
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+2) the app must allow the following between its users and users of at least one other federated micro-blogging apps;
+   * follow
+   * be followed
+   * post a reply
+   * receive a reply
+   * repost
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