gm At Superscrypt our mission is to support founders and projects that will bring on the next wave of users to the blockchain space. We take a research-driven approach to identify key web3 building blocks that will push the boundaries of how we interact, create and share value globally. Today, we

Welcome to the [CyberWallet Beta Launch Program](http://wallet.cyber.co/rewards).

Over the past two years, the team behind CyberWallet has been at the forefront of building and growing consumer crypto infrastructure and applications. During this time, over 50 teams have built web3 applications utilizing the CyberConnect social network protocol and have cumulatively registered 1.2M+ users, creating 1.9M+ units of social content and 6M+ connections.

On this journey of bringing web3 to the world, we encountered that user onboarding presented a critical bottleneck in building robust, scalable crypto consumer products. For that reason, [in August](https://link3.to/cyberconnect/post/2e0c673ccbc2e07af0f17ebbf54fe5db23322626fc5e2ef1ea6ab4d91c61ba1d) we introduced CyberWallet, an ERC-4337 smart account. We’re grateful for the support of our community and the entire web3 fraternity, for giving us critical feedback to improve on that first version of CyberWallet. In the past 3 months, we deployed over [650,000 smart accounts](https://dune.com/cyberconnecthq/cyberaccount-cyberconnects-4337-smart-account) on Optimism, Arbitrum, Polygon, and Base among other top blockchain networks. That accounts for over 40% of all the smart accounts across all blockchains.

![img](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/5ebbb9fa-9d33-4741-a22d-2a7dc4b95c0c/postImageFolder/f26e74df13df1ac9)

Today, we’re thrilled to officially launch the [CyberWallet Beta Launch Program](https://wallet.cyber.co/rewards) to welcome our community to help us test and improve several new features as they are rolled out widely and publicly in the coming months. The key highlight of this program is [CyberApps](http://wallet.cyber.co/apps), a digital marketplace of premier web3 apps that are ready to use with account abstraction. Starting today, until **Dec 21, 2023**, whitelisted users for the CyberConnect Community Rewards: Season 2 [Early Access] will be able to use CyberApps within your CyberWallet web app and earn points that will be redeemable for CYBER token rewards at the end of the season.

### CyberWallet: What’s New?

- **SmartGas**
![img](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/5ebbb9fa-9d33-4741-a22d-2a7dc4b95c0c/postImageFolder/341813d786005ae7)
Make your crypto transactions a breeze with SmartGas on CyberWallet. No more swapping or bridging for gas fee payments. Pay for gas in the token of your choice, across blockchains.

- **CyberID: One Identity across Blockchains**

![img](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/5ebbb9fa-9d33-4741-a22d-2a7dc4b95c0c/postImageFolder/58d33903ec2b2c02)

Each CyberID is an ERC-721 NFT carrying a unique handle owned and operated by a CyberAccount, representing that account's social identity. It is a user-friendly alias for your blockchain addresses, offering a seamless experience across multiple chains.

- **CyberApps**

![img](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/5ebbb9fa-9d33-4741-a22d-2a7dc4b95c0c/postImageFolder/41dedaba44bd121e)

CyberApps is a digital marketplace of premier web3 apps readily integrated with CyberWallet. It is a place for web3 developers and users to distribute and discover top decentralized applications. Anyone from beginners just starting their crypto and NFT journey to experts in token swapping, staking, and bridging can use CyberWallet and find their favorite applications in CyberApps. The first group of apps includes [DODO](https://app.dodoex.io/?network=mainnet), [Element Marketplace](https://element.market/ethereum), [Philand](https://philand.xyz/), [BasePaint](https://basepaint.xyz/), [MyShell](https://myshell.ai/), [PancakeSwap](https://pancakeswap.finance/), [Polynomial Finance](https://www.polynomial.fi/), and [Gabby World](https://www.gabby.world/). We will continue introducing new apps in the ecosystem as our partners complete integrating with us.

- **Swap**
![img](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/5ebbb9fa-9d33-4741-a22d-2a7dc4b95c0c/postImageFolder/9a437a0923317380)
CyberWallet now supports native token swapping! Currently utilizing [LI.FI](http://LI.FI)’s swap protocol, CyberWallet offers a new, seamless token-swapping experience. In the future, we will expand user choices to become a super aggregator of swap aggregators.

### **CyberConnect Community Rewards: Season 2 [Early Access]**

![img](https://link3-image.cyberconnect.dev/5ebbb9fa-9d33-4741-a22d-2a7dc4b95c0c/postImageFolder/40aff01c7a24e5bc)Building in web3 requires long-term commitment and dedication. The only thing that keeps us going, is the unwavering support of our community members, who have stuck with us through the highs and lows of the last two years. Not only that but building in web3 offers a unique opportunity for a community to come together and help build and grow a product that is meaningful and leaves a positive impact on the world. For those contributions, community members are rewarded - both for being early adopters and acting as brand ambassadors of those products. Today, as the incentive layer for the CyberWallet Beta Launch Program, we’re thrilled to announce the beginning of Community Rewards: Season 2 [Early Access].

Here are the specific guidelines👇🏼

✦ **Check your eligibility [here](https://wallet.cyber.co/rewards).**

**✧** Only those who applied for Season 2 [Early Access] program using [this form](https://cyberconnect.deform.cc/communityrewards/)

OR

**✧** Whitelisted by one of the launch partners (DODO, Element Marketplace, Philand, BasePaint, MyShell, PancakeSwap, Polynomial Finance, Gabby World, and Polyhedra Network).

✦ **Timeline**

**✧** CyberWallet Beta Launch Program will run from today until 21, 2023.

✦ **Tasks**

**✧** Whitelisted users will have several tasks (general and CyberApp-specific) which will be rewarded with Season 2 [Early Access] Points upon completion. Each task has different points and rewards.

✦ **Rewards**

**✧** Users with Season 2 [Early Access] Points will earn CYBER tokens from a reward pool of 25,000 CYBER for beta testing CyberWallet and its slate of new features, specifically CyberApps.

✦ **Rules**

✧ Your Season 2 CYBER reward will be calculated using the formula (Your Season 2 [Early Access] Points/ Total Season 2 [Early Access] Points Earned by all Users) x 20K CYBER. Meaning the more points you earn, the higher your reward.

✧ 5K CYBER will be used to sponsor 1 transaction per user per day as part of a promotion to incentivize user testing and activity.

We look forward to users trying out all the new features we’ve been designing at CyberWallet and receiving your feedback. With CyberWallet, we’re on a mission to bring web3 to the world. With this beta launch program and the subsequent Community Rewards: Season 2 [Early Access] incentives, we hope to take the current web3 user experience to the next level - with your help and feedback. As they say, ‘It takes a village.’

**About CyberConnect**

[CyberConnect](https://cyberconnect.me/) is a web3 social network that enables developers to create social applications empowering users to own their digital identity, content, connections, and monetization channels. [Messari](https://link3.to/messari), [Rarible](https://link3.to/rarible), [1inch](https://link3.to/1inch), [BNB Chain](https://link3.to/bnbchain), along with 2,900 projects and 1.2M users and creators are building long-lasting connections through apps built on CyberConnect.

[Website](https://cyberconnect.me/) | [Docs](https://docs.cyberconnect.me/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CyberConnectHQ) | [Discord](https://discord.gg/cyberconnecthq) | [Telegram](https://t.me/CyberConnect)

**About CyberWallet**

CyberWallet is a user-friendly smart contract wallet available on leading EVM blockchains, including Optimism, Arbritrum, Base, and others. To learn more, visit [wallet.cyber.co](https://bit.ly/3svmoIZ).

[Website](https://bit.ly/3svmoIZ) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/thecyberwallet) | [Link3](https://www.link3.to/wallet)

Welcome to the CyberWallet Beta Launch Program. Over the past two years, the team behind CyberWallet has been at the forefront of building and growing consumer crypto infrastructure and applications. During this time, over 50 teams have built web3 applications utilizing the CyberConnect social netw

CyberWallet Beta Launch Program & Community Rewards: S2 [Early Access]

Following the launch of [Cyber](https://cyber.co/), the new social Layer 2 with restaking, today we are excited to officially introduce CYBER Staking.

CYBER Staking is a transformative feature that enables users to stake CYBER tokens, thereby securing the network by adding additional nodes to process transactions, earning voting rights in CyberDAO, and, receiving various ongoing economic rewards.

We invite our dedicated community members and CYBER holders to participate in CYBER Staking, share the **1M CYBER reward pool,** and receive **a series of Ecosystem Airdrops**.

Start now at [cyber.co/stake](http://cyber.co/stake)

# **Economic Rewards**

CYBER stakers enjoy a variety of economic rewards which fall into four main categories.

### 1. **CYBER Season 2 Rewards - Live now with 1,000,000 CYBER to earn**

By simply staking your CYBER, you will be eligible to share the 1M CYBER tokens allocated to reward our early stakers. The more and earlier you stake, the higher the rewards.

The campaign is now live. You can join at [cyber.co/stake](http://cyber.co/stake)

Read on for more details regarding the staking period, unstaking, boosters, referrals, etc.

### 2. **Ecosystem Airdrop - 1st in the series coming this week**

As the Cyber ecosystem continues to thrive and expand, CYBER stakers will receive airdrops and benefits from our Cyber ecosystem partners. This will be an ongoing series and we will be announcing the upcoming airdrops on socials and in our community. Simply stake and enjoy the camaraderie.

We are kicking off the first airdrop with one special leading project this week, very soon. Stay tuned.

- *Unless stated otherwise, rewards are provided by third-party dApp developers and not by Cyber DAO. Rewards are not guaranteed with CYBER staking and are subject to change at any time. Your claiming and/or use of any rewards is at your sole risk. Cyber DAO is not responsible for any damages or losses related to rewards.*

**Besides the Season 2 Rewards and Ecosystem Airdrops, s**takers can also expect rewards from 3. Network Revenue Sharing and 4. CYBER Staking Incentives.

- **Network Revenue Sharing:** The staked CYBER are delegated to Actively Validated Services (AVS) operators through EigenLayer. In return, CYBER stakers will share the revenue from these services.
- **CYBER Staking Incentives:** To ensure ample rewards for CYBER stakers initially and long-term sustainability, a total of 5.5M CYBER has been specifically allocated to the long-term incentive program.

More details will be announced soon along with the testnet and mainnet launch.

![https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1XkasPcqg-MP5RWrvJpttmA.png](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*XkasPcqg-MP5RWrvJpttmA.png)

# **Stake Your CYBER**

Season 2 Rewards is using a point system to determine reward distribution. Stake your CYBER to accumulate points and earn extra through referrals and boosters. The current campaign started on March 8th and continues until the launch of the Cyber mainnet. You’ll be able to unstake your CYBER shortly after the Cyber mainnet goes live. Cyber mainnet is planned to launch at the same time as the EigenLayer mainnet, targeted for the second quarter of 2024.

## **Earn Through Referrals**

Invite your friends to get 15% of the staking points from those you directly invite and 5% from second-degree invitees (those invited by the people you invited). Your referral code can be used multiple times.

## **Boosters**

You can unlock different levels of boosters to receive a boost on your total points.

- **Check-in Booster:** Check in daily to earn a booster on your total points. Checking in for 90 consecutive days earns you a 9% boost on your rewards.
- **Season 1 FanClub Booster:** This booster is designed for our community members who have unused Season 1 FanPoints. If you have ≥2000 and <5000 unused FanPoints, you’ll receive a 1.5% boost. If you’re holding over ≥5000 unused FanPoints, you’ll receive a 3% boost on your total points.
- **Community Booster:** Engage with our community by participating in quests and activities. These events unlock additional booster levels. Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/cyberconnecthq) to stay updated on upcoming community quests.

# More about CYBER Staking in Cyber

### **Governance**

CYBER stakers along with CYBER holders can propose and vote on governance proposals on the use of community treasury, protocol upgrades, and council members.

### **Network Security**

Sequencers are at the core of a Layer 2 network, a centralized sequencer could have a negative impact, such as censoring user transactions, creating a single point of failure, and creating harmful MEVs. Cyber L2 utilizes EigenLayer’s [Actively Validated Services](https://docs.eigenlayer.xyz/eigenlayer/overview/key-terms) (AVS) to build up the fundamental decentralized infrastructures such as sequencer, verifier, and CyberDB. Staked CYBER and restaked ETH are utilized as delegations to different AVS operators running these infrastructures, and a slashing mechanism is implemented to ensure operational integrity, optimize performance, and maximize network security.

For more details about CYBER Staking and L2, please visit [https://docs.cyber.co/cyber-token/staking](https://docs.cyber.co/cyber-token/staking)

***

# **Become a staker, support the network, and start earning**

Get ready to stake, earn, and contribute to our governance. Visit our website to start, redeem your points, and participate in the CYBER staking program. Welcome to the social Layer 2.

If you have any other questions or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to our support team on [Discord](https://discord.gg/cyberconnecthq). Follow us on Twitter/X [@CyberConnectHQ](https://twitter.com/CyberConnectHQ) for more updates.

*This series is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an offer to sell, subscribe for, or buy any Cyber, nor shall there be any sale, issuance, or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law*

***

# **Frequently Asked Questions:**

**Q: How do I earn points in Cyber Season 2 Rewards?**

**A:** You can accumulate points by staking CYBER tokens. Additional points are available by referring others to stake CYBER. Participation in our community events and attaining retroactive community status can also unlock various booster levels.

**Q: What benefits do I get from inviting others to stake CYBER?**

**A:** You earn extra points based on your invitees’ staking points. You’ll receive 15% of the staking points from your direct invitees and 5% from your second-degree invitees (those invited by your invitees). Your referral code can be used an unlimited number of times.

**Q: When can I unstake CYBER?**

**A:** You can unstake your CYBER shortly after the launch of the Cyber mainnet. The unstake process, which is at a CYBER holder’s discretion, will take 21 days. The Cyber mainnet is planned to launch simultaneously with the EigenLayer mainnet, targeting the second quarter of 2024.

**Q: How are CYBER Season 2 Rewards distributed to stakers?**

**A:** A total of 1M CYBER Season 2 Rewards will be distributed to CYBER stakers shortly after the mainnet launch. Stakers will receive a proportionate allocation of the total CYBER rewards based on their points.

**Q: There was a milestone system to unlock CYBER rewards. How does it work?**

**A:** There’s no longer a milestone system. All 1M CYBER reward has already been unlocked and is currently available to be shared among stakers.

**Q: Should I keep my CYBER staked after the campaign ends?**

**A:** Yes, after the campaign concludes, CYBER stakers can continue to participate in governance and earn a variety of economic rewards. These include ecosystem airdrops, sharing of network revenues, and CYBER staking incentives. Learn more about the upcoming benefits of CYBER staking [here](https://docs.cyber.co/cyber-l2/overview/cyber-token/staking).

***

### About Cyber

Cyber is the first restaked modular Layer 2 designed for social and optimized for mass adoption. It serves as the social layer for web3 applications and the gateway for the next wave of users to access web3 experiences, tools, and financial liquidity across all Layer 2 ecosystems.

Cyber is the latest offering from the team behind CyberConnect, the social network protocol, [Link3](https://link3.to/), a professional networking platform, and [CyberWallet](https://wallet.cyber.co/supernova), the industry-leading ERC-4337-compatible smart account solution.

[Website](https://cyber.co/) | [Docs](https://docs.cyber.co/) | [Twitter](https://www.notion.so/Cyber-L2-Announcement-Media-Copy-cf26063f8a2f49648fbf8efea64fec63?pvs=21) | [Discord](https://discord.gg/cyberconnecthq) | [Telegram](https://t.me/CyberConnect) | [Medium](https://cyberconnect.medium.com/) | [Link3](https://link3.to/cyberconnect)

Following the launch of Cyber, the new social Layer 2 with restaking, today we are excited to officially introduce CYBER Staking. CYBER Staking is a transformative feature that enables users to stake CYBER tokens, thereby securing the network by adding additional nodes to process transactions, ear

Introducing CYBER Staking & Rewards

Discover the limitless possibilities of AI in domain investing. Join us as we dive into Web3, GPT bots, and the future of the digital world. Don't miss this informative episode!

**Listen to the Podcast:** [https://iheartdomains.buzzsprout.com/2265620/14023610-unlocking-the-future-ai-s-role-in-web3-domain-investing-and-the-emergence-of-gpt-bots](https://iheartdomains.buzzsprout.com/2265620/14023610-unlocking-the-future-ai-s-role-in-web3-domain-investing-and-the-emergence-of-gpt-bots)

***

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) and GPT bots are beginning to play a transformative role, particularly in the realm of domain investing. As we step into the era of Web3, understanding these technologies and their applications has become crucial.

AI's role in Web3 domain investing is multi-faceted and powerful. With the emergence of bots like IHeartDomains.BOT and the advancements made by OpenAI, AI is carving a new path in the industry. One key aspect that was discussed in this episode is the importance of conflict resolution and industry regulations in AI domain investing. These are crucial elements in ensuring a healthy, fair, and productive domain marketplace.

Further into the episode, we delve into the fascinating world of GPT bots and their role in the domain investing industry. AI's capability to maintain and enhance efficiency is a game-changer. However, the critical role of human touch in maintaining balance was also underscored. It's about leveraging AI to enhance human capabilities, not replace them.

An interesting aspect discussed was the introduction of an ENS knowledge bot, ens.bot, and its functionalities. Despite its limitations, such as the requirement for an OpenAI account, its usefulness in providing tailored information about ENS is quite impressive. This is a clear indication of the growing intersection of AI and Web3 Identity and the potential for further development in this area.

The conversation then shifted to the potential of AI and GPT bots in marketing and advertising domain portfolios. The value of constantly updating and training these bots to provide accurate information is a crucial aspect. The ability of these bots to act as a knowledge base for beginners and professionals alike can be leveraged for marketing and advertising domain portfolios, thus generating new domain ideas.

The importance of creating and protecting intellectual property when using GPT builders to develop bots was also discussed. Backing up prompts and details in a separate document to avoid losing work when making changes in the bot builder is essential. Also, copyrighting original prompts and instructions as they can serve as intellectual property was highlighted.

Towards the end, the conversation focused on the importance of naming bots and pricing significance. The naming and training of a bot contribute to its individuality and intelligence. Having access to relevant and updated information is key, as is understanding the differences between generic and more detailed bots. The episode concluded with a discussion on how AI can serve as a valuable resource in domain investing, with a reminder to use AI as a tool for advice and decision-making, but to rely on one's own knowledge and judgment.

In conclusion, AI and GPT bots are set to redefine the domain investing industry. Their potential to enhance efficiency, productivity, and decision-making, while also opening up new avenues for marketing and advertising, is immense. However, their use should be balanced with the human touch, understanding, and judgment. The journey into the world of AI is thrilling, full of opportunities, and it's just beginning.

**See more TECH Talks on our Website at:** [www.iheartdomains.com](https://www.iheartdomains.com/)

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TECH Talk: Unlocking the Future: AI's Role in Web3 Domain Investing and the Emergence of GPT Bots

## **gm**

***At Superscrypt our mission is to support founders and projects that will bring on the next wave of users to the blockchain space. We take a research-driven approach to identify key web3 building blocks that will push the boundaries of how we interact, create and share value globally.***

***Today, we are onboarding ourselves into Web3 Social by launching our blog on Mirror and Link3, to share our views with the world. First up, Web3 social.***

## **Introduction to Web3 Social**

The use of decentralized, blockchain technology is changing the way our world operates. While the most popular use case of blockchain has been financialization (tokens, DeFi, and NFTs), the technology is now being used to power new forms of identity, data ownership, and communication enablement in the form of blockchain-powered social networks, known as **Web3 Social**. In this article, we examine the core value propositions of Web3 Social, how the various protocols and platforms work, the level of product-market fit seen today and its potential to become the future of how we interact, build communities, make friends and transact online.

The best way to understand the viability of Web3 Social is to first understand how past waves of innovation came to be and assess if Web3 Social shares similar characteristics. Waves of innovation are found at the crossroads of technology innovation and new consumer / business value; they change the way our world works and in hindsight often feel obvious. Just like the real world, tsunamis are often followed by several large waves. For example, silicon chips and the internet were tsunamis followed by waves of personal computing, e-commerce, digital financial services, and web2 social platforms. In web3, Blockchain is the new tsunami, followed by the waves of decentralized finance, dapps and NFTs. Will Web3 Social be a new wave? Will it provide enough additional value than its predecessors? Let’s dive into the proposed Key Value Propositions Web3 Social offers.

## **Key Value Propositions** 

### 1. Open Data & Portability 

The social media applications we use today leverage complex underlying data networks that make our experiences possible. These are called “**social graphs**”; interconnected data structures that map our digital relationships and interactions, who we follow and subscribe to, what we like and more. In Web 2.0, social graphs are private systems with all assets, data and behavioral analysis owned or controlled by internet companies. As users, we lack any real ownership or control of this data and as a consequence social graphs are “siloed” and walled-off  from other platforms; our identities and experiences will likely never be connected across platforms. To use new platforms, users have to rebuild past social connections and history, but this comes with significant friction, leading to platform lock-in. If end users want to switch from one application to another, they have to start from scratch.

How is Web3 Social different? For one, it aims to establish a base layer where users' social graph data is transparent, permissionless, portable, and most importantly in their control. Let us call this model “**open data**.”

**Open data** allows users to easily onboard new applications built on the same social graphs without having to deal with this redundancy issue. Anyone who uses Web3 Social platforms can take their data to whichever app they want. Imagine a world where Joe Rogan and Spotify decided to part ways. Today, Joe Rogan and other creators have limited access to their fans, subscribers and content, and he’d, in some respects, have to start over on another platform. With Joe Rogan’s popularity, that shouldn’t be an issue, but for 99% of artists, this is a big deal.

Isolated data prevents independent developers from tapping into these social graphs and **building new experiences and applications for users** on top of them. Consequently, innovation in the social app space has a massive cold-start problem. New social applications are frequently being developed, but often fail as they are not able to get traction. With Web3 Social, users may be more willing to try new social experiences if they can bring their data and friends along. An example of a new, novel Web3 Social experience is Link3, a social application built on the CyberConnect protocol. Link3 is a mixture of LinkedIn, Medium, and Eventbrite, but with crypto primitives embedded within it — allowing you to connect your wallet, NFTs, ENS names to build your profile & reach. There are many more examples of novel social experiences stimulated by Web3 Social that will be covered in following sections.

![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/WKrrFg6eGZYUjKxUGxmqsj4_-x7FWVcVaJdh1LD3O52gd087ASwJeLwZiICEfAdlqNyQNTJ8oACwvW8CxxNFvcusfqTUK_sub6doFyuBsCdwY-SNY2VnRDLIQbZsb-tcSkrxAEuj-J-kDFWNsnTqXDA)

Eliminating data silos also lowers the barrier to entry for new developers, reducing the network effect of gated social graphs that otherwise monopolize user data. Open data can allow applications to read and write data to ***multiple*** social graph protocols; users can connect their IDs from multiple Web3 Social profiles to one application, and to many applications. Phaver is a good example of a Web3 Social application that connects the social graph of users from different networks in one interface, by integrating with both Lens Protocol and CyberConnect.

Open data standards simply allow us to create more without borders.

We are seeing examples of open data within existing Web2 Social applications today. META, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, recently launched Threads. While the long-term value of Threads as an application is yet to be determined, Threads allows users to instantly follow and connect with their Instagram friends as soon as they sign up. However, your data on Instagram and Threads is still siloed within the walls of META. Threads announced the possibility of integrating with ActivityPub, a standard communication protocol that allows users to interact with all platforms using ActivityPub, but has not integrated yet.

The walled gardens of Web2 Social also have a tremendous impact on businesses operating on those platforms. Reddit recently enforced API pricing which led to several applications shutting down, much to the outcry of the community. This would not be a problem if Reddit was built on Web3 Social infrastructure as these apps & communities would be able to  bring their followers and content to new platforms with more favorable terms or value alignment.

On the content creation side, a lack of platform lock-in will give creators the choice to migrate to a different application while retaining ownership of their social graph data, mitigating situations where platforms change their monetization, moderation, or revenue sharing models. In Web2 Social, data silos inhibit creators from having this freedom of choice.

### 2. Composability: unlocking a sea of new possibilities

Since Web3 Social protocols are deployed on blockchains, they are often highly composable with other smart contracts and protocols. This open data architecture allows developers of new crypto innovations to freely integrate with Web3 Social protocols & apps — like connecting a user’s on-chain history to populate their social profile, displaying the NFTs they own as credentials and enabling them to turn their content and posts into NFTs and potentially sell them. Composability is lacking in traditional social media, and even in the few cases where crypto was integrated with Web2 Social, it was neither native nor complete.

Coupled with open data, web3 composability enables creative developers to integrate their social platform with crypto protocols — from DeFi apps, metaverse games, DAOs, NFTs and everything in between. For example, Warpcast is a platform built on the Farcaster protocol that allows users to locate other members of the same NFT communities, holders of the same POAP, and even link ENS domains to a user’s profile. These functionalities are enabled by connecting an Ethereum address to a profile, creating an on-chain holistic identity. Other platforms also offer similar features, with some like Phaver allowing users to connect their Lens profiles, ENS domains, and Farcaster ID to a single profile. Another example of Web3 composability is CyberConnect’s subscription models, which allow users to define creator-to-subscriber relationships through the power of SubscribeNFTs.

Another possibility is  SocialFi, a concept Mason Nystrom from Variant Capital [wrote about recently](https://variant.fund/articles/socialfi-financial-component-web3-social-media-apps/). SocialFi refers to the integration of the social layer and the financial layer of someone's digital life. Imagine what traditional social media platforms would do if they had unlimited access to traditional financial exchanges, banks, lending providers, crowdfunding platforms, etc. Other SocialFi features include micropayments enabled on a Web3 Social app, on-chain lending credit scores connected to a social identity and biometric proof-of-personhood connected to a social profile.

The possibilities for crypto composability are endless, as Web3 primitives continue to expand and develop - new experiences await.

### 3. Next-Level Community Enablement

Blockchain infrastructure is a powerful tool to bring people together over a common purpose. We saw this in the last few years with token-powered communities coordinating a bid for the American Constitution (ConstitutionDAO), vote for DeFi protocol governance (Uniswap, Safe, Maker, Gnosis), invest in digital art (e.g. PleasrDAO) and build social clubs around NFT collections. Participants became owners and highly engaged stakeholders.

Combining new innovations like dynamic NFTs with emerging Web3 social protocols will take these experiences to the next level. This can be further augmented by combining real-world data into Web3; for example certifications, purchases, relationships, more relevant communities can be spun up instantly, genuine relationships will be more easily formed, and new forms of commerce will emerge.

Visualize a web3 social graph connected by holistic identities (say, NFT profiles or other forms of tokenization) that can cross-reference similar characteristics with each other. Open data and transparency allow platforms to automatically spin up communities based on profiles sharing similar characteristics with other profiles in the social graph.

Some thought experiments:

- A user of a LinkedIn-esque web3 platform could attach an identifier to their profile that associates them with their alma mater university, let’s say in the form of an NFT attribute. The platform could automatically create an alumni networking community for users with the same alma mater; in similar ways, communities can be created automatically, globally, and exempt from web2 data moats using such methods. Not only does it allow individuals to join communities, but it also allows artists, writers, influencers, and other creators to build communities with all those who follow them.
- Imagine an author who sells a book with an attached NFT, and every NFT holder (also an authenticated purchaser of the book) can join a community to talk about the book and communicate with the author. As we will see soon, there are also real examples of Web 3 community enablement, including users of Warpcast and other Web3 Social apps being able to easily find user profiles of others in the same NFT ownership community. These forms of global and unified community enablement transcend what web2 can currently do.

Orb, a Web3 Social application, is bringing some of these thought experiments to life. Orb allows for the transformation of any on-chain activity or possession into a cohesive community. Possessing a specific quantity of a particular ERC-20 token, holding an NFT ticket for a specific event, or collecting publications, for instance, can all be moulded into distinct communities. Web3 Social allows for new ways of building communities, make friends and at a much deeper level than what exists today.

### 4. Censorship Resistance & Ownership

Regardless of creed, belief or opinion, freedom of speech and expression is arguably a cornerstone of social media, though the limits are always under debate. Given the power and control traditional social platforms hold over our data, they are in an unparalleled position to moderate what is said online and deplatform users at their discretion. There is no recourse for the user other than to just deal with it.

A recent instance of platform moderation was revealed to the public after Elon Musk took over Twitter (now rebranded as “X”). The “Twitter Files”, a series of revealed internal Twitter documents, revealed how the company app was suppressing and controlling information on the platform behest of governments’ requests or information it deemed to be unsafe. While Elon advocated for truth and transparency with the “Twitter Files”, ironically, after Twitter rebranded to “X”, the company unceremoniously claimed the “@x” handle from a user. This also happened with the account who owned the “@music” handle.

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These examples highlight how in traditional web2 platforms users are never truly the master of their own identity, account and in some cases their voice. Web3 social solves this - to an extent. Applications built on Web3 Social protocols *can* still moderate content, but users maintain full ownership and the option to leave one application for another and still keep their data, or even build their own censorship-resistant application if all else fails. The core tenet here is that there is no lock-in to a particular application – whenever users want to, they can abandon a social application and migrate to a brand new one, taking all their data with them.

### Key Value Propositions – Conclusion

What’s so exciting about Web3 Social is that it unlocks entirely new experiences for community, commerce, composability, engagement, ownership and identity, all while it serves to solve some of the core ills of existing Web2 Social platforms. New ways to build community, make friends and transact are around the corner.

What’s also exciting is the caliber of entrepreneurs entering the space. Within Superscrypt’s investments, Airstack, Collab.Land, Orb, Notifi and Salsa are solving different challenges on access, experience, or interoperability of Web3 Social.

There is still much work needed to bring Web3 Social to the masses; the technology and adoption is growing, but still in its infancy. We expect more iterations before true product-market-fit is achieved and will share more updates soon.

This article was prepared in collaboration with the University of Southern California (USC) Blockchain Club [@blockchainusc
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