(Public) information is not only shared between friends, but also between friends of friends. So as long as they have common friends connected to the internet,

(Public) information is not only shared between friends, but also between friends of friends. So as long as they have common friends connected to the internet, the data flows without problems. To help with this situation, the network includes so called pubs. These are basically bots that run 24/7 and friend people. The article very briefly mentions them. More information here: https://www.scuttlebutt.nz/concepts/pub.html https://www.scuttlebutt.nz/concepts/pub.html