Echo (Privacy first Social Media)

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Any thoughts on how you would tackle this biggest issue for all new social media apps: user network effects. I have seen a few social media applications on the IC but since there are not very many users, people find less value in it because there is no one to talk to except a few IC enthusiasts.

Have you looked into ‘AT Protocol’ (atproto) which bluesky is built on top of?

You could build an IC application that could plug into an existing fedirated network of users.
I myself am evaluating building some Motoko infrastructure for atproto, but more on the end of the securing the end users’ data, not the frontend/main app itself

For user acquisition and engagement will be using

Token-Based Rewards: This will incentivize user sign-ups, content creation, and community building.

And at the same time

Leverage the Power of Decentralization:

Data Privacy and Security: Emphasize the platform’s commitment to user privacy and data security.

Resistance to Censorship: Highlight the platform’s resilience to censorship and government interference.

Community Governance: Empower the community to shape the platform’s future through decentralized governance mechanisms.

I will look into ‘AT Protocol’. Thanks for suggesting.

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