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Feb 20, 2026 News

TwistedNET 2026: Network Updates and What's Ahead

A look back at TwistedNET's infrastructure upgrades, community growth, and security improvements over the past year, plus our roadmap for 2026.

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Oct 18, 2025 Guide

10 Essential IRC Commands Every User Should Know

From joining channels to managing your nickname, these ten commands form the foundation of every IRC power user's toolkit. Master them and you'll navigate any network like a pro.

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Nov 5, 2025 Security

Securing Your IRC Connection: Complete Guide

From SSL/TLS encryption to SASL authentication and VPN usage, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to keep your IRC sessions private and secure.

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May 3, 2025 Opinion

The Rise of Decentralized Communication

As big tech platforms face growing scrutiny over censorship and data practices, decentralized protocols like IRC are experiencing a renaissance. Here's what's driving the shift.

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Jan 14, 2025 Development

How to Set Up Your Own IRC Bot with Python

Build a fully functional IRC bot from scratch using Python. Covers connecting to a server, handling commands, and deploying your bot on TwistedNET.

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Sep 10, 2024 Comparison

IRC vs Discord vs Slack: An Honest Comparison

Three chat platforms, three different philosophies. We break down the real differences in privacy, performance, customization, and community to help you choose.

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Jul 29, 2024 Culture

IRC and Hacker Culture: A Deep History

From the #2600 channels to Anonymous coordination, IRC has been at the heart of hacker culture for decades. Explore the deep history of how hackers, security researchers, and open-source developers shaped the internet through IRC.

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Jun 22, 2024 Tutorial

Getting Started with WeeChat: A Beginner's Guide

WeeChat is one of the most powerful terminal-based IRC clients available. This guide walks you through installation, configuration, and connecting to TwistedNET.

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Mar 8, 2024 Privacy

Why Privacy Matters: The Case for Zero-Log Chat

In an era of mass surveillance and data harvesting, zero-log communication isn't just a feature — it's a necessity. Here's why TwistedNET takes your privacy seriously.

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Dec 15, 2023 History

The History of IRC: From 1988 to Today

A deep dive into the origins of Internet Relay Chat, from Jarkko Oikarinen's creation in Finland to the protocol's evolution through decades of internet history.

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