It is suggested that folders can be created as shortcuts on the Firefox Start Page.
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https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/groupspeeddial/
Maybe this extension can help you until folders are implemented - hopefully - in Firefox too:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/folders-start-page/
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