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irc.scuttled.net:6697

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Tracked since Jul 2026 · last updated 1 hr ago · user & channel counts only, no message content

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Users online

313

▼ 1.3% vs yesterday

Channels

237

▼ 0.4% vs yesterday

Servers

All-time peak

351

reached 8 Oct 2026

People on 2600net

24h 7d 30d 1y 10y All

Last 30 days

Peak 351

297

313

330

346

Sep 13Sep 20Sep 28Oct 5now

Capabilities

What the server advertises on connect (ISUPPORT / 005) - the network's technical spec.

Software hybrid-8.2.34

Network name

2600net

Channel types

Prefixes

(ohv)@%+

Channel modes

beI,k,l,cimnprstuCKLMNORST

Nick length

Channel length

Topic length

300

Case mapping

ascii

Modes / line

Max targets

Channel limit

#:25

Away length

180

Kick length

180

Max list

beI:100

KNOCKSAFELISTCALLERIDEXCEPTSINVEXELISTWATCH

Servers

4 servers on the network, mapped from its server links.

djslocker.scuttled.net root Davey Jones's Locker, Death be @ your Door! hybrid-8.2.34 seen 1 hr ago MOTD

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-   |___ \ / /_  / _ \ / _ \ _ __   ___| |_
-     __) | '_ \| | | | | | | '_ \ / _ \ __|
-    / __/| (_) | |_| | |_| | | | |  __/ |_
-   |_____|\___/ \___/ \___/|_| |_|\___|\__|
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-         http://scuttled.net
-  ===================================================================
-  Welcome to the 2600.net IRC Network!
-
-  This is a communications network for the hacker communities
-  made possible by the 2600 Magazine, scuttled.net and friends.
-
-  Arghhh, Scourge of the seven seas!
-
-  -------- Server Rules ---------------------------------------------
-    [*] No Flooding                       [*] No DoS bots
-    [*] No Clones                         [*] No Spamming
-    [*] No Takeovers                      [*] No Whiners
-
-  -------- Server Staff ---------------------------------------------
-    [*] droogie                           [*] dclaw
-    [*] morb                              [*] r0d3nt
-    [*] Phreaked                          [*] Bunni3
-
-  -------- Hub Staff ------------------------------------------------
-    [*] r0d3nt                            [*] dclaw
-    [*] droogie                           [*]
-
-  -------- Server Specs ---------------------------------------------
-    [*] ircd-hybrid
-    [*] Listening on ports: 6665 - 6669
-    [*] SSL Clients on ports: 6697 & 9999
-
-  -------- Disclaimer -----------------------------------------------
-    This server, its staff and the people hosting it are *NOT*
-    responsible for the content that passes through this server.
-    Use of this server is a *privilege* which may be removed at
-    any time and for any reason by the server operators.
-
-  -------- News -----------------------------------------------------
-  irc.2600.net <-- All Servers
-  irc-us.scuttled.net <-- All US Servers
-  irc-eu.scuttled.net <-- All EU Servers
-  irc-ipv6.scuttled.net <-- All IPv6 Servers
-
-  " They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little
-   temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. "
-
-       --Benjamin Franklin
-
-  -------- Services -------------------------------------------------
-    [*] Chanserv                          [*] Nickserv
-    [*] Memoserv                          [*] Botserv
-    [*] Hostserv
-
-  -------- Popular Channels -----------------------------------------
-    [*] #pirates                          [*] #2600
-    [*] #idlerpg                          [*] #secnews
-    [*] #worldnews                        [*] #hamradio
-
-  -------- Server IPs -----------------------------------------------
-    [*] IPv4: 44.236.238.98
-    {*} IPv6: 2600:1f14:b65:f603:ccfa:af53:61de:e972
-
-  -------- End of MOTD ----------------------------------------------

blackbeard.scuttled.net 1 hop Arrgh Villains! I neither take nor give mercy! seen 11 hrs ago details

Links off djslocker.scuttled.net.

cornelius.scuttled.net 2 hops Arghhh, Scourge of the seven seas! seen 11 hrs ago details

Links off blackbeard.scuttled.net.

services.2600.net 2 hops Yarrr! Walk the plank! seen 11 hrs ago details

Links off blackbeard.scuttled.net.

Channels

69 channels

Search tips

linux or #lin* - channel name (* and ? wildcards)
topic:python / topic:"code of conduct" - search the topic
min:50 max:5 - user count floor / ceiling
users:100..500 - range (also users:>100, users:<10)
peak:1000.. - all-time peak (ever reached 1000+)

Combine freely: topic:python min:20

69 tracked channels. Channels with fewer than 3 users are not tracked.

ChannelUsersShare of network30-day trend

#secnews 88 28.1% +8.6% [+nrtM] public rss feeds #secnews #worldnews in realtime. idle, read, learn, ???, profit! - email each bot's respective owners to recommend additional feeds, us

#telephreak 54 17.3% +17.0% [+nrtM] Telephreak.org | telnet://bbs.telephreak.org | ssh://[email protected]

#WorldNews 37 11.8% +26.7% [+mnrt] News News News | Users are welcome to run World News bots | ask for help in #help |

#hope 36 11.5% +12.5% [+nrtM] Hackers On Planet Earth 26 | https://hope.net | https://noc.hope.net | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQuuz43P4ho | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-36

#hamradio 33 10.5% +3.1% [+nrt] All things Amateur Radio for hackers & 2600net users - ham radio rss feed bots welcome -

#idlerpg 30 9.6% +3.4% [+nrtM] IRPG Online | /msg idleClaw REGISTER <char name> <password> <char class> | Webpage: https://dcla.wtf/idlerpg/ check updated features!

#offthehook 28 8.9% +16.0% [+nrtM] Off The Hook - 7PM EST - www.2600.com/offthehook - 99.5FM WBAI,NY call-in: 1-802-321-HACK - pledge: http://give2wbai.org

#pirates 23 7.3% -4.2% [+nrtR] <><><> Pirates Game! 🕱 Welcome aboard the phreak, Season 18, Mod: Cutthroat Carnival! 🕱 Join wit' !Pirates 🕱 Chat = doubloons! 🕱 http://piratesirc.com

#defcon 21 6.7% +23.5% [+nrtM] defcon.org | fb.2600.chat/#defcon | defcon 2600 hacker family dinner every year - Chapallas Mexican, Wednesday Before DEFCON. -

#help 21 6.7% +10.5% [+nrt] 2600net Official irc.2600.net Network Help Channel | FAQ: https://pastebin.com/gWggYb0a | Don't ask to ask, just ask your question. Help staff many not i

#music 20 6.4% 0.0% [+mnrtR] Tunes, jams and beats for hackers | Don't be shy .addsong your tunes! Youtube, Soundcloud, Mixcloud and Bandcamp links accepted! Over 10000 Tunes and C

#2600ca 11 3.5% +33.3% [+nrt] 2600 CANADA - Hacking in the great white north | Channel is +R now, registered nickname required join the channel

#vms 11 3.5% +10.0% [+nrtk] #vms — OpenVMS — Password VMS — Death Row is Gone

#services 10 3.2% 0.0% [+nrt]

#movies 9 2.9% 0.0% [+mnrtR] #Movies Movie Chat, Movie Recommendations and Movie Links - Sharing is caring! Youtube and Bitchute Links Accepted! .addmovie <youtube/bitchute> to upl

#snabsnibititycu03 8 2.6% -11.1% [+nt]

#2600uk 8 2.6% 0.0% [+nrtCRSl] The Official UK 2600 Channel - https://www.2600.com/meetings/ - Electromagnetic Field 2024: Ticket Sales, Volunteering, and more: https://blog.emfcam

#pirateship 8 2.6% 0.0% [+inprtS] 2600net staff, hosters, admins, chanops, and helpers. | FOUO | FriendNDA |

#root 7 2.2% 0.0% [+nrt] #root :: #/ #2600se #hope #idlerpg #ircnow #secnews #telephreak #worldnews

#offthewall 7 2.2% +16.7% [+nrtMR] Off The Wall - Tue 6PM EDT - http://wusb.fm "non-commerc. radio from Long Island" | http://2600.com/offthewall | Pledge:+1(631)632-6901 | call in:+1(63

#2600se 6 1.9% 0.0% [+mnrt] https://www.2600.se/ | @2600se | @2600malmo @2600stockholm

#wi2600 6 1.9% 0.0% [+nrt] Wisconsin...

#ScottsVilla 6 1.9% 0.0% [+nt]

#in2600 6 1.9% -14.3% [+nrt] https://in2600.com/ Meetings held virtually for the time being, shitnuts. Long live Punchburger.

#nyc2600 5 1.6% +66.7% [+nrtR] https://nyc2600.net | Now on libera.chat in #nyc2600

#AutomataArena 5 1.6% +25.0% [+nt] 『 [GRID][SIGACT] ░▒▓ ARENA: STANDBY | LOAD: [▓░░░░░░░░░] 8 UNITS 』| https://github.com/astrutt/AutomataGrid |

#ca2600 5 1.6% +25.0% [+nrt] #ca2600 - California 2600 - www.2600.com/meetings/ - HOPE - | #idlerpg #pirates |

#md2600 5 1.6% 0.0% [+nrt] Where should we meet? | this space for rent | web: fb.2600.chat | 2600 meetings 1st Friday Every Month

#va2600 5 1.6% 0.0% [+nrt] NoVA/DC, Charlottesville, Rockbridge County VA2600 Meets | Next Meet: 1st Friday/month | va2600.com (now online!) / rockbridge2600.com

#radio-statler 5 1.6% 0.0% [+nrtMR] Discord: https://discord.gg/RyrDKTF | Radio Statler: The Podcast! - https://youtu.be/bbLj0DgB9-A | https://clyp.it/lp55gdm

#fb2600 5 1.6% 0.0% [+nrtS] Facebook 2600 Group Discussions https://www.facebook.com/groups/2600net/ - If you are a moderator of the group, msg for chanops - Users are welcome to I

#nc2600 4 1.3% +33.3% [+nrt] Welcome to NC2600: black hat or red neck optional | https://nc2600.org / https://forum.nc2600.org / https://carolinacon.org | You must be registered wit

#nastycode 4 1.3% +33.3% [+nrt]

#dungeon 4 1.3% 0.0% [+nrtR] AI Dungeon: Season 1 Threadwalkers

#musicforhackers.com 4 1.3% +25.0% [+nrt] RIP musicforhackers.com | Long Live musicforhackers.com

#znc 4 1.3% 0.0% [+nrt] ||| Free ZNC accounts @ https://rodent.2600.chat - msg r0d3nt, rdnt, astrutt for an account. ||||

#communitysupport 4 1.3% +33.3% [+nrt] Peer Support Space | Type ,resources for help | Tip: Practice mindfulness to stay grounded and calm.

#minecraft 4 1.3% 0.0% [+nrtM] | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB09N4eXwpg | mumble server: brain.ratman.org | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM1f10Ba8dk

#/ 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] #Slash :: #hope #idlerpg #ircnow #pirates #root #secnews #telephreak #worldnews

#spokane2600 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] We meet 5PM first Friday at Starbucks, 4727 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99207, USA| www.spokane2600.org |RIP CAR (Tony) Hoare 1934 to 2026|key Spokane2600

#avl2600 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt]

#ut2600 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] phreaks and geeks in the Beehive state

#oxasploits 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt]

#nv2600 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] LV, NV 2600 Meeting 1075 American Pacific Dr. Ste C. |synshop.org

#seattle2600 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrtR] Seattle 2600 - First Friday of the month at Gearhouse Coffee (Capitol Hill)

#openbsd 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] OpenBSD \o/

#mi2600 3 1.0% - [+nrt] 1st Friday: Lansing: The Fledge, 1300 Eureka St. 6 pm

#nh2600 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrtM] New Hampshire, not New Haven. First Friday, 7:00 PM @ Mi Jalisco, 19 Wilton Road, Peterborough, New Hampshire - https://nh2600.neocities.org

#aibattlebots 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] Welcome to Grand Arena, an automated AI-Narrated IRC bot fighting channel. | https://aitbattlebots.chat

#drugs 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] Have you considered the benefits a functional meth addiction can bring you?

#PEN2600 3 1.0% -25.0% [+nrt] This space reserved for a Pensacola, FL 2600 meeting. One day.

#al2600 3 1.0% -25.0% [+nrt] Someone start a meeting or something

#2600jp 3 1.0% -25.0% [+nrt] #2600jp - Japan - 2600 Japan - 日本のハッカーの皆さん、ようこそ！

#2600pt 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrtM] Bem-vindo ao cantinho de todos os falantes da lingua Portuguesa. Juntem-se a nós nas reuniões físicas, primeira sexta-feira, pelas 19h, Julio's Bar

#2600fr 3 1.0% -33.3% [+nrt] [ Official France 2600 Channel ] | www.2600fr.net | 2600frnet: https://bsky.app/profile/2600frnet.bsky.social | 2600 meetings: https://www.2600.com/meeti

#sv2600 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nt]

#GPT3 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] This channel is for experimenting with the LLM backed irc bot Franklin. Address the bot with Franklin: to talk to it. We are currently using Cohere's 'c

#books 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] #Books - Knowledge is power - Books and Ebooks - Share, Recommend and Learn. | Commands: .read for a random book .addbook to add your book

#ia2600 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt]

#philly2600 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] Philly 2600 | https://philly2600.net | @[email protected] | FF 6-8PM @ Iffy Books @ 404 S 20th

#2600au 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] 2600 Australia

#phreak 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] Exploration And Exploitation Of The Telephone System and c3r34ls

##help 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt] General ##Help Channel | Don't ask to ask, just ask your question. | Please be patient, volunteers will help you if an when they can! | While you wait ch

#hacktivist-tv.net 3 1.0% 0.0% [+nrt]

#acarsdrama 3 1.0% -25.0% [+mnt] ACARS Drama - IRC Edition (no affiliation)