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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When Will TON Achieve Mass Adoption Like WeChat?
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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.
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Over 460,000 Monthly Active Users: Can BYIN Follow in Pump.fun’s Footsteps?
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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.
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Particle Network: Improve Crypto User Experience Through Abstraction
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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.
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Latest Technological Developments and Popular Games in Fully On-Chain Gaming
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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.
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Web3 Social Myths
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Web3 Social Myths

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the current status of the Web3 Social field, discusses the difference between social and community, the product path selection of Web3 Social, and the applicability of monetization strategies. It also points out common misunderstandings about social products in the industry and proposes Insights into the future development of Web3 Social.
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Five Key Takeaways from Paradigm on Crypto Community Building
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Five Key Takeaways from Paradigm on Crypto Community Building

This article delves into strategies for building a loyal user base in the crypto space, sharing five key takeaways from a roundtable discussion with Monad and Optimism. It emphasizes the pivotal role communities play in ecosystem growth, the importance of early-stage community building, and how incentives and culture can retain users. The article also explores trust promotion within the community and implementing human-centred onboarding strategies.
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 Why did Solana Blink suddenly gain popularity? How does it ensure security?
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Why did Solana Blink suddenly gain popularity? How does it ensure security?

The core innovation of the Solana Blink application lies in the seamless integration of blockchain operations with social media. Traditionally, users need to access dedicated DApps or wallet platforms to perform blockchain operations. However, Blink simplifies this process by embedding these operations directly into the social media platforms that users engage with daily.
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Social media for startup founders: A practical guide to building an online presence
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Social media for startup founders: A practical guide to building an online presence

Social media use is often likened to indulging a sweet tooth, but for most startup founders, establishing a social presence is a critical task. These platforms are essential for researching audiences, fostering organic growth, building a brand, and effectively spreading messages. Starting from scratch involves setting clear goals, identifying the target audience, and measuring success.
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UXLINK: A New Approach to DeSocial? The "Super Connector" for Web3 Mass Adoption
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UXLINK: A New Approach to DeSocial? The "Super Connector" for Web3 Mass Adoption

To support the mass adoption of Web3 and strengthen connections with real-world social interactions, UXLink has proposed a method that combines real-world social networks with blockchain technology, offering open social relationship computation and recommendation services.
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What is Tap-to-Earn (T2E) Gaming?
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What is Tap-to-Earn (T2E) Gaming?

Notcoin's rapid success has made Tap-to-Earn the latest hot trend in the industry. Tap-to-Earn extends the X-to-Earn narrative at its core, introducing fresh models and gameplay while facing some limitations. This article also highlights a few similar mini-games currently on the market for user reference.
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SlowMist: A Guide to Securing Your X Account with a Safety Checkup
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SlowMist: A Guide to Securing Your X Account with a Safety Checkup

This article offers a comprehensive guide on how to conduct a security checkup on your account, covering how to review authorized apps, check delegation settings, and monitor login activity and devices. It also recommends activating two-factor authentication (2FA) and setting up extra password protections to strengthen your account's security.
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Layer 3's Role in the Attention Economy: How $21.2 Million in Funding is Accelerating the Evolution of Blockchain Identity
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Layer 3's Role in the Attention Economy: How $21.2 Million in Funding is Accelerating the Evolution of Blockchain Identity

Layer3 offers a centralized platform with tools and a task system that lets users earn rewards by completing various tasks and activities. The platform's token economy is crafted to maintain token scarcity and ensure their long-term value. Additionally, Layer3 provides project developers with valuable user data and promotional opportunities, supporting the expansion of Web3 initiatives.
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Telegram Mini Apps: The Great Revolution—A Journey from Web2 to Web3
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Telegram Mini Apps: The Great Revolution—A Journey from Web2 to Web3

This article will delve into the development and current state of Web2 and Web3 mini-programs. First, we will review the development of WeChat mini-programs, analyzing the reasons for their success and their existing ecosystem. Next, we will introduce the rise of Telegram mini-programs, exploring their integration with Web3 technology and applications in the blockchain space. Finally, we will look ahead to the future development trends of mini-programs, discussing how they will continue to transform our way of life and lead the next era of the internet.
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 Layer2 Landscape: What to Watch in the Base Ecosystem?
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Layer2 Landscape: What to Watch in the Base Ecosystem?

This article highlights the rise of Base, attributing its success to the unique advantages of being backed by Coinbase and the OP Stack, as well as its strong market performance in the "Meme" and "SocialFi" sectors. Additionally, prominent projects on Base such as Aerodrome and Extra Finance, along with active social engagements like the success of Farcaster, have significantly driven the development of its ecosystem.
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SocialFi 2.0: Turning Fumbles into Fame
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SocialFi 2.0: Turning Fumbles into Fame

The success of social networks relies on three core pillars: the potential to accumulate social capital, standards for measuring entertainment, and practicality. Although Friendtech and FantasyTop experienced an initial surge in users, they quickly lost them due to a lack of real value. The core issue with SocialFi applications lies in their heavy reliance on financial incentives, which creates a vicious cycle. For SocialFi applications to achieve long-term sustainability, they need to develop enough value to maintain user engagement. Their products must shift from purely financialized products to those that can capture attention in the attention economy.
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