SocialFi

SocialFi combines social media and decentralized finance (DeFi) within the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem. It focuses on empowering users with control over their personal data and intellectual property. By offering rewards like tokens, SocialFi apps promote active engagement among users and between users and the platform itself, fostering an interactive community.

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What is Bluesky?
Intermediate

What is Bluesky?

Bluesky is a decentralized social platform based on the AT Protocol. Unlike X or Facebook, Bluesky focuses on building a new social networking infrastructure. It allows users to fully control their personal data, offering features like customizable feeds and algorithm selection. As an open-source project, it supports various social interaction models, enabling users to manage their data through Personal Data Servers (PDS) and achieve data sovereignty. Compared to traditional centralized platforms, Bluesky provides greater autonomy for both users and developers, representing the future trend of decentralized social networks.
12/2/2024, 9:24:51 AM
Zora: Redefining Value in Digital Art
Beginner

Zora: Redefining Value in Digital Art

Zora is transforming the non-fungible token (NFT) landscape by putting creators at the center of its marketplace. Zora empowers artists and designers to earn a fair share of the resale value of their work through royalties collected on NFT resales. This approach sharply contrasts with other NFT platforms like OpenSea and Blur, which are moving away from mandatory resale fees.
11/28/2024, 3:03:07 AM
How cybercriminals use YouTube and GitHub to spread crypto malware
Beginner

How cybercriminals use YouTube and GitHub to spread crypto malware

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, two platforms traditionally viewed as safe spaces for content creation, learning and open-source collaboration have become targets for distributing malware aimed at stealing crypto and personal data — YouTube and GitHub. So, how are cybercriminals using YouTube and GitHub to spread malware and how you can protect yourself?
11/25/2024, 3:44:40 AM
The Zerebro Playbook: BAYC of Onchain Agents
Advanced

The Zerebro Playbook: BAYC of Onchain Agents

What we all need to look out for is how the Zerebro playbook evolves into a proper businesses. What do revenue streams look like? How does agents keep the community engaged over a longer period of time? How does treasury management look like? And most importantly, when the bull market craziness is taken out of the equation, what does the path ahead look like?
11/22/2024, 2:48:48 AM
How to Effectively Manage Airdrop Expectations: A Strategic Approach for Project Teams
Intermediate

How to Effectively Manage Airdrop Expectations: A Strategic Approach for Project Teams

Airdrops have become a crucial strategy for user acquisition and promotion in blockchain projects, yet they often lead to conflicts between project teams and "airdrop hunters" (those focused on profiting from airdrops). Poor management of airdrop expectations can result in a loss of community trust.
11/13/2024, 3:55:11 AM
Combining Gaming Companion and Crypto, Sidekick Redefines the Creator Economy
Beginner

Combining Gaming Companion and Crypto, Sidekick Redefines the Creator Economy

Sidekick focuses on the trillion-dollar gaming and social interaction markets, especially the rapidly growing game companion space. By incorporating crypto into traditional gaming scenarios, Sidekick offers new value opportunities for players and creators, aiming to reshape and empower the global gaming ecosystem.
11/4/2024, 9:21:18 AM
Top 10 Chinese Crypto Podcasts for 2024
Beginner

Top 10 Chinese Crypto Podcasts for 2024

Discover the top 10 Chinese crypto podcasts of 2024! This article highlights shows like "Whispers from Millionaire Crypto Traders," "Blockchain Trends," and "Bro! I Took a Walk in Block," which discussed trending topics such as cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and Web3. Whether you're new to crypto or a seasoned expert, these podcasts offer the latest industry insights, professional analysis, and unique perspectives. From market trends to technical breakdowns, expert interviews to investment strategies, these podcasts will help you stay informed about the crypto world and improve your knowledge and decision-making skills. Check out these top-quality podcasts and kick off your crypto journey today!
11/1/2024, 3:07:05 PM
Now Back to Reality: SocialFi's Turbulent Journey
Intermediate

Now Back to Reality: SocialFi's Turbulent Journey

A deep understanding of the rise and fall of the SocialFi sector, including how platforms like Friend.tech transitioned from initial prosperity to current difficulties, reveals the shortcomings of SocialFi projects in maintaining user engagement and delivering innovative experiences. It also explores the innovations and strategies needed to achieve long-term success.
10/24/2024, 9:34:43 AM
ON–268: Onchain Social
Intermediate

ON–268: Onchain Social

In-depth understanding of the latest developments in on-chain social protocols, including user activity and market performance of major platforms such as OpenSocial, Farcaster, DSCVR and Lens, and analysis of how these protocols promote the development of social networks through innovative business models and revenue sources decentralization, and explore how applications such as Zora Network, Friend.tech, and Pods.media leverage these protocols to provide unique experiences and revenue opportunities for their users.
9/24/2024, 10:24:06 AM
Friend.tech Is Gone, What’s Next? — The Future of Crypto Social
Intermediate

Friend.tech Is Gone, What’s Next? — The Future of Crypto Social

With Friend.tech's daily active users dropping to under a hundred, crypto social seems to be moving out of the spotlight. On one hand, social projects based on crypto-economic models are fading from attention; on the other hand, crypto social applications like Farcaster and Solana Blinks are approaching social engagement from different angles, using it as a channel for driving traffic and creating new growth opportunities for the ecosystem.
9/24/2024, 3:07:54 AM
Some advice on how to break into a Web3 BD/Partnership role from her current Web2 role
Intermediate

Some advice on how to break into a Web3 BD/Partnership role from her current Web2 role

A practical guide to transitioning from Web2 to Web3 careers, this article explores how to successfully enter the crypto space by gaining in-depth knowledge of specific verticals, actively participating in community activities, accumulating relevant experience, and demonstrating an understanding of tokenomics. It offers insights on building connections within the Web3 space, staying adaptable and continuously learning, and evaluating potential employers' funding stages and team sizes, aiming to help readers find the right opportunities and positioning in this emerging industry.
9/18/2024, 2:35:24 PM
When Will TON Achieve Mass Adoption Like WeChat?
Intermediate

When Will TON Achieve Mass Adoption Like WeChat?

Mass Adoption has always been the core challenge for Web3. However, the market often focuses more on short-term wealth effects, overlooking the sustainability of projects and the key factors required to achieve Mass Adoption.
9/12/2024, 2:39:01 PM
Over 460,000 Monthly Active Users: Can BYIN Follow in Pump.fun’s Footsteps?
Beginner

Over 460,000 Monthly Active Users: Can BYIN Follow in Pump.fun’s Footsteps?

This article explores whether BYIN can replicate the incredible success that Pump.fun achieved in the Solana ecosystem. Pump.fun’s massive TVL allowed it to generate significant revenue, and while BYIN may have a less solid foundation, its strong social environment could give it a chance to succeed.
9/9/2024, 4:28:08 PM
Particle Network: Improve Crypto User Experience Through Abstraction
Advanced

Particle Network: Improve Crypto User Experience Through Abstraction

Interacting with cryptocurrencies is often complex, and the concept of "chain abstraction" aims to simplify this. Particle Network has been a leading project in this area. Starting with social wallets that use Web2 social logins, Particle Network focuses on simplifying multi-chain complexity. This article explores the core components of cryptocurrency user interactions and what Particle Network is building.
9/9/2024, 8:57:03 AM
Latest Technological Developments and Popular Games in Fully On-Chain Gaming
Beginner

Latest Technological Developments and Popular Games in Fully On-Chain Gaming

What are the most popular fully on-chain games? This article provides an in-depth analysis of the latest technological advancements, popular case studies, and current player and community engagement in fully on-chain games.
9/9/2024, 7:11:25 AM

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