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Hyves Returns After 13 Years: Radio DJ Barry Paf Becomes New Face
Dutch social network Hyves has relaunched after a 13-year hiatus, owned by Mediahuis, which developed the platform with partner Apadmi using European architecture and no addictive algorithms. Radio DJ Barry Paf serves as the new face for profile pictures without images, succeeding Jan Paparazzi while retaining the signature red clown nose. The platform went live on Tuesday morning, attracting thousands of registrations shortly after launch. Originally founded in 2004, Hyves was acquired by Telegraaf Media Groep in 2010 before ceasing social networking operations in 2013 to become a gaming platform. Mediahuis emphasizes that user data is not shared with third parties and hosting remains within Europe.
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