The second coming of the app, prospectively dubbed V2, was initially intended to be self-funded by Hofmann and launch last summer.
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Vine Sequel To Be Called ‘Byte,’ Launching Next Spring
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Vine Revival App No Longer Named V2, But Public Beta Is Imminent
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V2, The Planned Successor To Vine, Postponed Indefinitely Due To “Financial Hurdles”
Hofmann initially intended to self-fund the project, but the fevered anticipation and projected audience for V2 turned out to be way larger -- and thus more expensive, due to legal fees -- than anticipated.
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Vine 2 Posts First Tweet, Takes Input From Past Vine Users
The sequel app to Vine, V2, tweeted its first tweet and starts talking to former Vine users about how the new video app will function and make money.
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Vine 2 Founder Reveals App’s Core Philosophies, Will Launch Community Forums Next Week
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