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 # PixelFed: Federated Image Sharing
+[![Backers on Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/pixelfed-528/backers/badge.svg)](#backers)
+ [![Sponsors on Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/pixelfed-528/sponsors/badge.svg)](#sponsors) 
 
 PixelFed is a federated social image sharing platform, similar to Instagram.
 Federation is done using the [ActivityPub](https://activitypub.rocks/) protocol,
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 The lead maintainer is on Patreon! You can become a Patron at
 https://www.patreon.com/dansup
+
+### Contributors
+
+This project exists thanks to all the people who contribute. 
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+
+### Backers
+
+Thank you to all our backers! 🙏 [[Become a backer](https://opencollective.com/pixelfed-528#backer)]
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+### Sponsors
+
+Support this project by becoming a sponsor. Your logo will show up here with a link to your website. [[Become a sponsor](https://opencollective.com/pixelfed-528#sponsor)]
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