Upon reflecting on the events of the last few weeks, it’s clear now more than ever that a Web3 Social summer is coming 🥳

[Connected 2023](https://cyberconnect.me/hackathon), a Web3 social hackathon by decentralized social graph protocol [CyberConnect](https://cyberconnect.me/), and [BNBChain](https://www.bnbchain.org/en), the world’s largest blockchain in terms of daily active users, has come to a close and the results are in! With around $50,000 in prizes, and a range of rewards including mentorship, seed funding opportunities, and more, the Connected 2023 demo day saw 57 projects compete for 6 categories of bounties. Ultimately, 23 teams won with [Oasis Origin](https://link3.to/oasisorigin) taking home the best overall social dApp prize.

Social graph protocols lie at the center of the upcoming Web3 social revolution. For the next generation of social applications to tap into the unrealized potential of our digital economy ignored by Web2 platforms as well as achieve mainstream adoption, robust and reliable infrastructures are essential. CyberConnect’s decentralized social graph protocol allows users to truly own their social graph, content, monetization channels, and social data while enabling developers to build engaging and personalized social experiences that put users at the center.

Web3 social is a crucial gateway to onboard billions of new users. With permissionless and composable social data infrastructures like CyberConnect, we are one step closer to that future.

The Web3 social hackathon took place from Feb 7 - March 9, 2023, and attracted over 2,000 applications from around the globe, featuring a diverse range of concepts and use cases including reputation-based social networks, creator platforms, NFT marketplaces, event ticketing, social identity-based Web3 wallets, token-gated experiences and more! Over the four-week building period, participating hackers received hands-on support from BNBChain and CyberConnect along with feedback and dev support by co-sponsors [Notifi](https://notifi.network/), [Lit](https://litprotocol.com/), [Livepeer](https://livepeer.org/), and [XMTP](https://xmtp.org/).

Industry veterans and judges from top teams including [Multicoin Capital](https://multicoin.capital/), [CoinMarketCap](https://coinmarketcap.com/), [Sequoia Capital](https://www.sequoiacap.com/), [STEPN](https://stepn.com/), [Sky9 Capital](https://www.sky9capital.com/), [Delphi Digital](https://delphidigital.io/), [SevenX Ventures](https://7xvc.com/), [Lattice Fund](https://lattice.fund/), [IOSG Ventures](https://iosg.vc/), and [LearnWeb3 DAO](https://learnweb3.io/) evaluated projects on a range of criteria including business plan, technical complexity, impact, innovation, and user experience.

The future of Web3 social was on full display among the competing hackers at Connected 2023. Let’s check out some of the top winners from the 4-week-long hackathon:

**1. **[**Oasis Origin**](https://link3.to/oasisorigin)** (1st Prize: Best Overall Social dApp built with CyberConnect & BNB Chain. Prize = $10,000)**

![1045481968.png](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/post/first.png)

[Oasis Origin](https://link3.to/oasisorigin) is a Web3 Social super-app. As one of the fastest-growing metaverse products globally in 2022, it has garnered over 10 million registered users and entered the social charts in more than 130 countries. Oasis users use the app to engage in various social activities such as watching sports, concerts, playing board games, and more. The team behind the super app will soon launch a new on-chain version called Oasis Origin on BNB Chain, supporting MPC login and featuring two wallets: Spending Wallet and On-chain Wallet. By integrating with the CyberConnect protocol, Oasis Origin facilitates the binding of ccProfile NFTs and allows users to bring their social assets from other apps into its ecosystem.

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**2. **[**Phaver**](https://link3.to/phaver)**: The Gateway to Web3 Social (2nd Prize: Best Overall Social dApp built with CyberConnect & BNB Chain. Prize = $5,000)**

![1045481978.jpg](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/post/second.jpg)

[Phaver](https://link3.to/phaver) is on a mission to provide a gateway to Web3 social for everyone. Phaver’s Web2.5 approach allows anyone to discover and follow Web3 content even without a wallet or profile while offering a fully on-chain experience for those who are ready for it. With the integration with CyberConnect, 350k+ ccProfile holders can use their identity in Phaver’s multi-protocol Web3 Social app, while many of Phaver’s existing 170k users can finally create their first on-chain social profile. All CyberConnect activity will also be included in Phaver’s reward program and provide an opportunity for users to earn the upcoming Phaver tokens before they launch. Soon, Phaver users will also be able to direct message each other even across different social protocols.

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**3. **[**ReadOn**](https://link3.to/readon)** (3rd Prize: Best Overall Social dApp built with CyberConnect. Prize = $5,000)**

![1045481979.jpg](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/post/third.jpg)

[ReadON](https://link3.to/readon) is a decentralized content platform, that seeks to help users efficiently and freely access quality content, break information silos and explore the real world. ReadON’s mission is to reshape digital reading behaviors in Web3 through the use of Game-Fi mechanisms and systems. Users start by equipping themselves with “Catto" NFTs, which allows them to earn in-game currency $READ as they read content. The rate of accumulation is affected by factors such as content topic, Catto properties, and user experience. The quality and type of content will be community-managed, with users able to vote and sponsor their favorite content through ReadON's "content staking" model. ReadOn is empowering creators to develop direct relationships with their audiences through CyberConnect’s EssenceNFTs that can be issued to their top fans. Both creators and users can mint their ccProfiles within ReadOn and start collecting EssenceNFTs. ReadOn has already empowered hundreds of thousands of users to create their first on-chain social profile who have collectively accumulated millions of EssenceNFTs.

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Here’s a full list of winners:

**Best Overall Web3 Social dApp built with CyberConnect & BNB Chain**

1. [Oasis Origin](https://link3.to/oasisorigin) ($10,000)
2. [Phaver](https://link3.to/phaver) ($5,000)
3. [ReadOn](https://link3.to/readon) ($3,000)

**‘Rising Stars’ ($1,000 each)**

- [DegenReborn](http://link3.to/degenreborn)
- [DeBox](https://link3.to/debox)
- [W3Space](https://link3.to/w3space)
- [Atem Network](https://link3.to/atem)
- [Plato Protocol](https://link3.to/plato)
- [Wondera](https://link3.to/wondera)
- [CyberTune](https://link3.to/cybertune)
- [Wondeverse](http://link3.to/wonderverse)
- [Clasp](https://link3.to/clasp)
- [Huddle01](https://link3.to/huddle01)
- [bFrenz](https://link3.to/bfrenz)
- [Rosen Bridge](https://link3.to/rosen)
- [Timeless Wallet](https://link3.to/timelessapp)
- [Null World](https://link3.to/nullproject)
- [Hangout Metaverse](https://link3.to/hangout)
- [Gabby World](https://link3.to/gabby_world)

**Best Overall Web3 Social dApp built with CyberConnect & Notifi**

- [0xLander](https://link3.to/0xlander) ($2,000)

**Best Overall Web3 Social dApp built with CyberConnect & Lit Protocol**

- [Null World](https://link3.to/nullproject) ($2,500)

**Best Overall Web3 Social dApp built with CyberConnect & Livepeer**

- [Dopamine App](https://link3.to/dopamine_app) - 1st Prize ($2,000)
- [0xLander](https://link3.to/0xlander) & [Filmedia](https://filmedia-app.vercel.app/) - Tie for 2nd Prize ($2,000/2)

**Best Overall Web3 Social dApp built with CyberConnect & XMTP**

- [Dopamine App](https://link3.to/dopamine_app) ($1,500)
- [0xLander](https://link3.to/0xlander) ($1,000)
- [Atticc](https://link3.to/atticc) ($500)

In the coming weeks, winning teams will be receiving additional support and mentorship to continue developing their projects and adopt new users into Web3 social. Starting this week, we will be featuring the winners with an in-depth look into their projects and how they’re solving key problems for users in Web3 social. With our recently announced [FanClub Loyalty Program](https://link3.to/cyberconnect/fanclub), users will be able to engage with the winning projects and earn rewards, helping to bootstrap project communities. Additionally, BNB Chain will be rolling out the following benefits to winning hackers:

- Invitation to join [BNB Greenfield Testnet](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/greenfield)
- Access to [BNB Chain Growth Initiative](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/10/25/bnb-chain-introduces-10m-fund-to-incentive-project-growth-on-the-blockchain/)
- BNB Chain [Starter Pack Credits or Discounts](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/bnb-chain-kickstart-to-help-developers-start-building/)

Winning teams will also be invited to:

- Access free tokenomics advisory by BNB Chain Research team
- Access free infrastructure review by BNB Chain Solution Architects
- Access to free internal audit and security check
- Join BNB Chain events and panel discussions
- Access to other BNB Chain Ecosystem Initiatives

If you’re building something in Web3 social, [get in touch with us](https://cyberconnect.me/) today and learn how can you can take advantage of our social graph protocol to take your Web3 social projects to the next level.

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_**About BNB Chain**_

[_BNB Chain_](https://www.bnbchain.org/en)_ is a community-driven, decentralized, and censorship-resistant blockchain, powered by BNB. It consists of BNB Beacon Chain and BNB Smart Chain (BSC), which is EVM compatible and facilitates a multi-chain ecosystem. It is the world’s largest smart contract blockchain in terms of _[_transaction_](https://twitter.com/nansen_ai/status/1500833666162855937?lang=en)_ volume and daily _[_active users_](https://bscscan.com/chart/active-address)_. It has processed 3 billion transactions from _[_200 million_](https://bscscan.com/chart/address)_ unique addresses, bringing developers massive user access with ultra-low gas fees. The ecosystem has over 1,300 active dApps across multiple categories, such as DeFi, Metaverse, blockchain games, NFT, and more._

_**About CyberConnect**_

[_CyberConnect_](https://cc.me/)_ is a decentralized social graph protocol with identity sovereignty for mass adoption and network effects. It enables users to create profiles as the anchor of users’ decentralized identities, allowing them to travel across several dApps seamlessly without having to recreate their network on every new platform. CyberConnect protocol was launched in November 2021, as the first social graph protocol published. As of March, 2023, CyberConnect has _[_350__**k**_](https://dune.com/cyberconnecthq/cyberconnect-link3-metrics)_ user profiles and _[_**290k**_](https://dune.com/cyberconnecthq/cyberconnect-link3-metrics)_ monthly active users who have done more than _[_**2.8M**_](https://dune.com/cyberconnecthq/cyberconnect-link3-metrics)_ transactions._

[Website ](https://cyberconnect.me/)| [Docs](https://docs.cyberconnect.me/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CyberConnectHQ) | [Medium](https://medium.com/@cyberconnect) | [Mirror](https://mirror.xyz/cyberlab.eth) | [Discord](https://discord.gg/cyberconnect) | [Telegram](https://t.me/CyberConnectOfficial) | [Newsletter](https://cyberconnect.me/#:~:text=Say%20Hi%20Here-,Subscribe,-CyberConnect%20is%20a)


Recap: Connected 2023, A Web3 Social Hackathon by BNB Chain and CyberConnect

**a pilot for the new Link3 loyalty program feature**

A strong community is knitted together with a shared mission and endless pieces of contributions toward that mission.

_But how, in simple words, do communities guide the members to meet the collective goals and properly recognize every each one of them over time?_

Link3 [introduced](https://mirror.xyz/cyberlab.eth/rtZ4m0Mddw1UZpRq3yQBdk1OqU6Wyvif6sAfhFVh0Ek) W3ST (Web3 Status Token, pronounced as West) last year to carry the significance of contribution in time and effort in an on-chain, verifiable and non-transferrable manner. Now we are stepping up the community feature game with a huge move so every kind of contribution can be quantified, accumulated, and immediately recognized and rewarded within the community. And first, we bring the biggest yet contribution and reward program to the CyberConnect community.

## Introducing the CyberConnect FanClub Loyalty Program

**It is live now and as a pilot first available to the CyberConnect community. Check it out, play around, and earn huge rewards now at **[**https://link3.to/cyberconnect/fanclub**](https://link3.to/cyberconnect/fanclub)

Massive rewards are raffled out **every week**, with **the first week featuring 200 Mystery Boxes (worth a total of $50,000 - $100,000) and 100,000 Mini Shards.** Read on to learn more.

 > Want a quick summary of how you can participate and win prizes?

- Mint a ccProfile and claim a FanPass on [https://link3.to/cyberconnect/fanclub](https://link3.to/cyberconnect/fanclub)
- Engage with @CyberConnectHQ Twitter on a weekly basis to earn points.
- Play around dApps built on CyberConnect and engage with the protocol on a daily basis to earn points.
- Redeem your points for raffle tickets and get on the chance of winning prizes every week!

Let’s use the CyberConnect FanClub as an example and take you through step-by-step the workings of **Contribution Activities**, **FanPoints**, and **Rewards**.

Before we get started, you should first become a member of that community to get access to the FanClub loyalty program. In our case here, mint a ccProfile at [cyberconnect.me/mint](http://cyberconnect.me/mint) if you haven’t done so. Then claim a free and unique FanPass.

![fanpass](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/post/fanpass.png)

## Contribution Activities

Contributions can take pretty much any form, be it on-chain or off-chain, as long as it is verifiable. Every community may have different goals and value systems that determine what actions should be recognized and for how much. Naturally so, the contribution activities at FanClubs can always be customized by community admins.

In the case of CyberConnect, we have the following categories of contributions: Social Twitter Engagements, CyberConnect Protocol Engagements, Referral, and Previous Contribution.

### Twitter Engagements

- You will need to connect and verify your Twitter account before proceeding.
- Engage with Tweets by @CyberConnectHQ within that week or create content and mention @CyberConnectHQ. Come back to check and claim the points.

Find more details and start earning now by heading to [https://link3.to/cyberconnect/fanclub](https://link3.to/cyberconnect/fanclub)

### CyberConnect Protocol Engagements

CyberConnect is a decentralized social graph protocol. Different dApps, Link3 being only one of them, build on top of the protocol and leverage different protocol components. Social data and identity on CyberConnect protocol are shared across dApps in the ecosystem so no matter where you are, all the engagements with the CyberConnect protocol will stay with your ccProfile identity and contribute back to the protocol.

Go explore different apps built on top of CyberConnect and experience all the fun Web3 native social features. Play and earn points through the following contribution activities:

- Collect an EssenceNFT
- Create a post
- Like a post
- Comment
- Follow a profile

Currently, you can complete some of these engagements on [Link3](https://www.notion.so/Discord-check-Link3-to-6e70108cc52f4109a10347797bdc6aed), with more dApps building on top of the CyberConnect protocol coming up after the Connected 2023 hackathon ends.

### Referral

Every FanClub member has a unique referral link that can be used by new members to join. For each successful referral, both the referrer and the referee will receive extra FanPoints as rewards! Additionally, the referrer will get 10% of the referee’s earnings in the FanClub. Please note that the referral rules are subject to change for anti-bot purposes.

### Previous Contributions

There is also an additional category of special contributions:

- Historical Engagements: one-off points to claim based on your previous verifiable contributions such as the amount of W3STs claimed in the past and Twitter engagements in the last 30 days.

## FanPoints

For every completed contribution, you will be assigned FanPoints(FP) to claim. Connect your wallet on the FanClub page and check on each contribution for the eligible points.

### **Levels and Total FanPoints**

Points claimed will accumulate on your FanPass as Total FanPoints and you will move up the levels accordingly.

Level testifies to your total standing in terms of contribution to the community over time. This is one of the most key info that communities distinguish actual core long-term contributors from mere window shoppers. Expect this to have significance down the line.

![fanpoint](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/post/point.png)

### **Caps**

FanPoints vary by contribution. And for those contributions that are not one-off, there might be daily or weekly caps to the total points claimable from that activity.

- Contributions with daily caps.
- Currently, points for every CyberConnect Protocol Engagements contribution are capped for every day. It refreshes at 0:00 UTC every day.
- Contributions with weekly caps.
- Currently, points for every Social Twitter Engagements contribution are capped for every week. It refreshes at 0:00 UTC on every Sunday.

## Rewards

![reward](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/post/reward.png)

Incentives and rewards are essential for keeping a large community thriving towards the shared vision. Valuable contributions should be duly recognized and rewarded in a timely manner.

Besides long-term recognition and future rewards according to Levels and Total FanPoints, CyberConnect FanClub has weekly grand raffles. Raffle tickets to each weekly raffle can be redeemed with FanPoints at a cost of 500 FPs and the quantity you purchase is not limited.

Currently, there are two kinds of prizes to be won:

- **Mystery Boxes:**
- currently the most prestigious perks in the CyberConnect/Link3 ecosystem. Limited in total supply and currently traded on OpenSea, Mystery Boxes can be opened for Shards and other perks. Learn more about Mystery Boxes and Unboxing [here](https://mirror.xyz/cyberlab.eth/13Sg5ebuZOaGAdpmrVbR1qfebwDz_x2o49hfo6gmGkc).
- **Mini Shards:**
- Just like the Shards from opening Mystery Boxes, each Mini Shard has a T-value of 1. You can hold multiple Shards and these values add up. Shards utility will be announced later this year. Learn more about Shards [here](https://mirror.xyz/cyberlab.eth/13Sg5ebuZOaGAdpmrVbR1qfebwDz_x2o49hfo6gmGkc).

CyberConnect is kicking off the FanClub loyalty program with **a huge prize pool for the first week of the launch. 200 Mystery Boxes (worth a total of $50,000 - $100,000) and 100,000 Mini Shards** will be raffled out on **Mar 16th, Thursday**.

Join and start earning points now [https://link3.to/cyberconnect/fanclub](https://link3.to/cyberconnect/fanclub)

Stay tuned and check back regularly to learn about future raffles. Rumor has it, Web3 social summer is coming and we are all just growing bigger and stronger.

The CyberConnect FanClub loyalty program is just a pilot case before we roll out the feature to more top communities on Link3.

Together with W3STs that are unique to the occasion and specific to the roles, FanClub's customizable toolkit and the quantifiable FanPoint system will bring community building and contribution recognition to a new level.

Stronger connections between communities and members will be the cornerstones of a thriving world that is not just decentralized and individual-sovereign but also filled with a sense of belonging and purpose. Link3 and CyberConnect are here to empower that.


Introducing CyberConnect FanClub

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The next generation of the internet (dubbed “Web3”) is being built on blockchain technology. This internet will be interoperable and composable, allowing internet users to use the same social profiles across different online platforms and making it easier than ever for new tech to be built on top of old tech. This has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with digital systems, communicate on the internet, and manage online communities. At the forefront of this evolution lies [CyberConnect](https://link3.to/cyberconnect), a decentralized social graph protocol providing users with identity sovereignty to better leverage their network effects.

With this in mind, [Gamic](https://gamic.app/) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the CyberConnect team. We are joining the company’s impressive ecosystem of blockchain projects and integrating CyberConnect’s technology into our platform to improve our user experience. As an ecosystem partner, we are excited to use CyberConnect’s technology to tokenize our user-profiles and the communities that live on Gamic. This will give users more agency over their online footprint and make their Gamic presence an asset they can use across other social apps. With CyberConnect, we can more efficiently onboard the next generation of internet users to Web3 so they can begin taking advantage of its products and services.

 > Cyberconnect social graph helped us solve an architectural debate we had internally for Gamic DID. Our expectations for reliability, predictability & consistency pales in comparison to the robustness of the protocol. We could not ask for a better partner for the millions of GG’s worldwide

— Michael Anyi, Co-founder and CTO of Gamic

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### **Same Mission, Same Ethos**

The world of social networking is evolving with the dawn of Web3, a new era where users have greater control over their data and privacy. However, this newfound freedom can come with its own set of challenges, particularly for novice users.

Today, the user experience is poor for online communities trying to engage with Web3 products and services. Right now, users have to jump across different platforms (whether they be dApps, exchanges, crypto wallets, or community management tools) to get the most out of blockchain technology.

Solving this problem is central to the ethos of our two companies. With CyberConnect, users own their social graph, content, monetization channels, and social data; With Gamic, users can access all the blockchain tools they need on a single, simple interface. Put together, our two projects can allow social internet users to navigate Web3 without needing to use multiple platforms. Then when users do move off Gamic, they will then have the ability to seamlessly recreate their social networks on other online applications.

This is especially valuable for individuals living in developing countries. In such regions Web3 access represents financial freedom and opportunity — Where the functionality of national banking systems might end at the border, analogous crypto products move freely around the globe; Where national unemployment might be high, Web3 careers are internationally accessible. In the end, we need a better social system.

That's where Gamic really wants to step in. Our innovative platform makes it easier and faster for users to access the benefits of blockchain technology, promoting adoption and improving socioeconomic opportunities globally. With Gamic, users can socialize with peers and easily access a range of Web3 tools and services, all in one user-friendly platform. Say goodbye to the fragmented Web3 space and hello to a more accessible and seamless experience for everyone with the revolutionary Gamic app. The newly launched app is available on Android and iOS, making it easier for Web2 users to transition to Web3.

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### **About Gamic**

Currently home to nearly 2000 unique communities ranging from 1 to 40,000+ members strong, [Gamic](https://gamic.app/) is a decentralized social platform for communities looking to engage with Web3 products and services. Our platform combines the advantages of blockchain technology with a conventional web2 community interface, creating a seamless environment where users can interact and enjoy the benefits of web3 advancements. With messaging, file sharing, crypto transactions/swapping, and soon-to-be-launched NFT capabilities, Gamic consolidates all the features needed to access the best of Web3. In a world where online privacy and security are more important than ever, Gamic eliminates censorship and ensures that users' privacy is safe through end-to-end encryption. With open, private, and dark options, Gamic is perfect for niche Web3 communities that prioritize these features.

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### **About CyberConnect**

[CyberConnect](https://link3.to/cyberconnect) is leading the charge toward returning the ownership and control of social data back to internet users. By building infrastructure that respects user privacy, Web3 social networks and Metaverse projects can thrive and scale like never before. CyberConnect’s main focus is to provide a Social Graph Module for Web3 applications, allowing any Web3 application with a follow function to integrate with them so they no longer have to worry about maintaining their own social graph database. Their vision is to become the social graph infrastructure for all Web3 applications. Built with IPFS and Ceramic, their social graph datastore provides a universal data layer for DApps to integrate social elements for their users. By using CyberConnect, the ownership of social graphs will be returned to users, giving them full control over their data on Web3.


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