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== About Us ==
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  <h1 style="font-size: 3em; font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif; letter-spacing: 2px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);">HybridIRC</h1>
  <p style="font-size: 1.2em; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; color: #f7f7f7;">A Dynamic and Inclusive IRC Network Since 2017</p>
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HybridIRC began its journey in 2017, founded by a passionate group of volunteers dedicated to creating a reliable and dynamic IRC network. Their vision was to foster a space where communities could connect, share, and grow.
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| style="font-weight: bold; padding: 8px; color: #0056b3;" | Founded:
| <span style="color: #333;">2017</span>
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| style="font-weight: bold; padding: 8px; color: #0056b3;" | Website:
| [https://hybridirc.com HybridIRC.com]
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| style="font-weight: bold; padding: 8px; color: #0056b3;" | Primary DNS:
| [irc://irc.hybridirc.com irc.hybridirc.com]
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| style="font-weight: bold; padding: 8px; color: #0056b3;" | Avg. Users:
| <span style="color: #333;">10,658 <small>(as of June 2025)</small></span>
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| style="font-weight: bold; padding: 8px; color: #0056b3;" | Avg. Channels:
| <span style="color: #333;">401 <small>(as of June 2025)</small></span>
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| style="font-weight: bold; padding: 8px; color: #0056b3;" | Content Type:
| <span style="color: #333;">Public / Unrestricted</span>
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After two years of development and refinement, HybridIRC officially opened its doors to the public in January 2019. Since then, it has been committed to providing a user-friendly and secure platform for communication, driven by the support and enthusiasm of its vibrant user base.
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  <h3>📜 About HybridIRC</h3>
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    <p>Founded in 2017, HybridIRC began as a private network catering to close-knit groups. By 2019, it had evolved into a public IRC network known for its innovation, stability, and welcoming environment.</p>
    <p>HybridIRC is operated by a <strong>volunteer-driven, non-profit team</strong>, offering free IRC chat services globally. Powered by [https://www.inspircd.org/ InspIRCd] and [https://atheme.github.io Atheme], we aim to provide a secure, intuitive platform for communities of all sizes.</p>
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HybridIRC is a volunteer organization that provides free chat services to the online community. We are committed to delivering quality chat solutions. Our network is staffed with a group of dedicated and committed individuals who freely give their time to ensure that we provide the best service possible. We encourage you to explore our services and see if they meet your needs.
  <h3>🚀 Milestones and Achievements</h3>
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    <ul>
      <li><strong>2019:</strong> Public launch after two years of private development.</li>
      <li><strong>2022:</strong> Launch of <strong>PyLink</strong>, enabling inter-network and channel linking.</li>
      <li><strong>2024:</strong> Deployment of the <em>nexus.*</em> server for improved performance and resilience.</li>
      <li><strong>2025:</strong> Relaunch of <em>sirius.*</em>, enhancing uptime and reliability.</li>
      <li><strong>2025:</strong> In-house deployment of <strong>[[:Linking|PyLink]]</strong> across our network.</li>
      <li>Ranked among the [https://netsplit.de/networks/top10.php top 10 IRC networks] worldwide.</li>
    </ul>
    <p>HybridIRC was originally founded by former WebChat IRC network members. By 2025, it has grown to be the <strong>fifth-largest IRC network</strong> globally.</p>
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We're not a faceless corporation; we make no money from our service. We're a group of geeks who want to help people communicate. HybridIRC started as the vision of a few friends, and, with the help of our sponsors, has grown into a popular and thriving service.
  <h3>🌐 Features and Services</h3>
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    <ul>
      <li><strong>Channel Management:</strong> Tools for permissions, moderation, and policy enforcement.</li>
      <li><strong>User Services:</strong> Nick registration, authentication, vHosts, and ChanServ management.</li>
      <li><strong>Modern Accessibility:</strong> Web-based client with avatar customization, theming, and multilingual UI.</li>
      <li><strong>Embedded Clients:</strong> Free HTML-based IRC widgets for seamless website integration.</li>
      <li><strong>Secure Connections:</strong> IPv4/IPv6 support; TLS on port 6697; optional Tor access for privacy.</li>
    </ul>
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To power our network, we use [https://www.inspircd.org/ InspIRCd] and [https://atheme.github.io/ Atheme] services. We believe these are among the best solutions available today and align with our commitment to quality and reliability.
  <h3>👥 Meet Our Team</h3>
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    <p>HybridIRC is maintained by a global team of passionate volunteers. Get to know the team [https://www.hybridirc.com/network/staff/ here].</p>
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[https://www.hybridirc.com/network/staff/ Meet our team!]
  <h3>🔗 See Also</h3>
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    <ul>
      <li>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRC Internet Relay Chat]</li>
      <li>[https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Internet_Relay_Chat_daemons#Technology IRC Network Comparisons]</li>
    </ul>
  </div>
 
  <h3 style="font-size: 1.3em; color: #e74c3c;">💡 Help & Resources</h3>
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    <p style="color: #2c3e50;">Need help or more information? Visit:</p>
    <ul>
      <li>[https://hybridirc.com/ HybridIRC Official Website]</li>
      <li>[https://netsplit.de/networks/top100.php Netsplit IRC Rankings]</li>
      <li>[https://hybridirc.com/help/faq/ HybridIRC FAQs]</li>
      <li>[https://hybridirc.com/help/tor/ Connecting via Tor]</li>
    </ul>
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    <p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;">Thank you for choosing HybridIRC — your gateway to open, secure communication.</p>
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Latest revision as of 12:48, 4 Haziran 2025

HybridIRC

A Dynamic and Inclusive IRC Network Since 2017

HybridIRC Network
Founded: 2017
Website: HybridIRC.com
Primary DNS: irc.hybridirc.com
Avg. Users: 10,658 (as of June 2025)
Avg. Channels: 401 (as of June 2025)
Content Type: Public / Unrestricted

📜 About HybridIRC

Founded in 2017, HybridIRC began as a private network catering to close-knit groups. By 2019, it had evolved into a public IRC network known for its innovation, stability, and welcoming environment.

HybridIRC is operated by a volunteer-driven, non-profit team, offering free IRC chat services globally. Powered by InspIRCd and Atheme, we aim to provide a secure, intuitive platform for communities of all sizes.

🚀 Milestones and Achievements

  • 2019: Public launch after two years of private development.
  • 2022: Launch of PyLink, enabling inter-network and channel linking.
  • 2024: Deployment of the nexus.* server for improved performance and resilience.
  • 2025: Relaunch of sirius.*, enhancing uptime and reliability.
  • 2025: In-house deployment of PyLink across our network.
  • Ranked among the top 10 IRC networks worldwide.

HybridIRC was originally founded by former WebChat IRC network members. By 2025, it has grown to be the fifth-largest IRC network globally.

🌐 Features and Services

  • Channel Management: Tools for permissions, moderation, and policy enforcement.
  • User Services: Nick registration, authentication, vHosts, and ChanServ management.
  • Modern Accessibility: Web-based client with avatar customization, theming, and multilingual UI.
  • Embedded Clients: Free HTML-based IRC widgets for seamless website integration.
  • Secure Connections: IPv4/IPv6 support; TLS on port 6697; optional Tor access for privacy.

👥 Meet Our Team

HybridIRC is maintained by a global team of passionate volunteers. Get to know the team here.

🔗 See Also

💡 Help & Resources

Thank you for choosing HybridIRC — your gateway to open, secure communication.

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