The Lobste.rs invitation tree, visualized

Show HN: The Lobste.rs invitation tree, visualized

The Lobste.rs invitation tree, visualized operates in show hn launch.

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Lobste.rs makes its entire invitation tree public. I scraped it and built this interactive visualization.Some interesting patterns:- The top 10 inviters are responsible for ~40% of all users.- The tree is surprisingly shallow: Most users are only 4-6 generations from the founder. Max depth is around 15.Built with Sigma.js for WebGL rendering. Works on mobile too.(I am seeking a lobste.rs invite if anyone's willing! – my email is in my profile)

The Lobste.rs invitation tree, visualized is positioned in show hn launch, a segment that rewards a clear, focused offering.

Directory data places it at the Show HN launch stage.

Website: alexjacobs08.github.io/lobsters-graph