Lance – image/video generation and understanding in one model

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The model has 3B active parameters. We put the code, homepage, paper and model links here: - Code: https://github.com/bytedance/Lance - Homepage: https://lance-project.github.io/ - Paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.18678 - Model: https://huggingface.co/bytedance-research/Lance p.s. Lance is a research project, not a polished product. The model was trained using fewer than 128 GPUs.

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Product HuntOn track for Day 1 leaderboard · Strong signals: model, using, code · Missing: mac, agents, macos

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TrustMRRFits verified-revenue profile · Strong signals: video, para · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal

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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Strong signals: para · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting

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AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive

44%44% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Strong signals: ide, io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released

42%42% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.

Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Strong signals: active · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue

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BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto

9%9% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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