Discord Adds Gas to Its Tank

The teen-focused, poll-based social media app debuted last summer

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Discord acquired Gas, a teen-focused, poll-based social media application that enables friends to share compliments with each other. Terms were not disclosed.

Gas will continue as a standalone app, and its team will join Discord to help the messaging platform continue to grow across its core audience, as well as attract new audiences.

Discord wrote in a blog post, “Gas is all about uplifting and empowering each other through positive affirmations. Its tremendous success shows the opportunity that exists in creating a playful yet meaningful place for young people.

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