Decentralized social media platforms run on independent servers worldwide instead of being controlled by a single company or government. As alternatives to traditional social media networks like Facebook and X, these platforms offer more user control, privacy, and freedom of expression. ...
How does decentralized social media work? These platforms useprotocols like ActivityPub, which allow different apps to communicate with each other. Imagine using Instagram but still being able to interact with friends on TikTok seamlessly. That’s the beauty of decentralization—your data stays with y...
Changes across traditional networks over the past few years have catalyzed the interest in decentralized social media platforms. As we emerge along the timeline for Web3, more people are learning about and joining the fediverse. But before marketers join in, you’ll need to understand the current...
The results of this research showcase the feasibility of integrating blockchain technology into social media platforms. However, it is important to note that while the implementation provides a foundational framework, practical deployment requires addressing challenges such as user experience, scalability, ...
It’s designed as the foundation for decentralized social media platforms and apps, and Luke is in full support of the concept it stands for. “We’re heavy believers in the aspect of decentralized social media. We think that decentralized social media is 100% the next step — giving people...
If you are fed up with the “my way or the highway” attitude of big tech like Facebook, Google, and Twitter (Now known as X), perhaps you may try somealternative social media platforms. These alternative social platforms areopen source, use a decentralized approach with P2P or Blockchain...
Does It Matter:Well, yes. You see, most mainstream social media platformsdon't open-source their codeand have been known to pull off some pretty shady moves in the background. Even in the case of Twitter, whenElon saidthat they would be open-sourcing the Twitter algorithm, the end result...
Social networks. Decentralized social media platforms empower users by giving them control over their data and eliminating the risk of censorship. DApp platforms, like Hooked, let users interact and share content without any central authority. Supply chain management. DApps can improve supply chain man...
Over the past few months, Twitter took down the account of the then-President of the United States and Facebook temporarily stopped users from sharing Australian media content. This begs the question: do social media platforms wield too much power?
DApps are reimagining traditionalsocial mediaplatforms by prioritizing user privacy, data ownership, and censorship resistance. These decentralized alternatives allow users to interact, share content, and build communities without intermediaries controlling their data or content moderation policies. They provide...