Digg Returns: Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian Launch Early-Access Community for Reboot

Digg Returns: Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian Launch Early-Access Community for Reboot

Digg, the once-dominant social news aggregator, is officially making its comeback! As you might recall from my previous reporting, original founder Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian acquired Digg last month with big plans for a relaunch. Now, we're seeing the first tangible steps in that journey. Image Credits:Digg Digg's "Groundbreakers" Program: A First Look at the Reboot Rose and Ohanian have just launched an early-access community called "Groundbreakers." This isn't your typical beta program. To join this initial phase, there's a one-time fee of $5. Now, before you cry "paywall," Digg has a good reason for this. They state that the fee is primarily to deter bots and ensure a genuine community, rather than a revenue-generating strategy. In fact, Digg has pledged to donate all proceeds to a nonprofit that the community itself will collectively choose. I think that's a pretty cool approach. What Do "Groundbreakers"…