The EU has found TikTok’s features addictive and is calling for platform reforms, with potential fines if changes are not made.
Faced with rising tensions around information control, Vitalik Buterin takes a stand. The Ethereum co-founder makes decentralized social networks his priority for 2026, calling for an open, interoperable model free from commercial logics. This choice marks a strategic and ideological turning point, supported by concrete actions and a frontal critique of dominant platforms. Buterin no longer just codes the Web's infrastructure but now wants to rethink how we exchange, debate, and share online.
Polymarket is regaining momentum after a long cooldown period as trading activity climbs again. User participation is also on the rise, with renewed interest from both crypto-native and mainstream audiences. Recent data shows the platform nearing the trading volumes last seen during the peak activity surrounding the 2024 U.S. elections.
Even after stepping down from his CEO role at X (formerly Twitter), Jack Dorsey isn’t taking holidays. This time, the former X boss introduced a new decentralized messaging app, Bitchat, which could transform the social media space in an era where privacy, security, and censorship have become a big thing. If this project goes mainstream, centralized messaging apps like WhatsApp and Messenger could see a peer-to-peer competitor.
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, has confirmed his intention to participate in the acquisition of TikTok's U.S. operations to transform it into a blockchain-based platform. This initiative comes in the context of the Chinese application facing a potential ban in the United States under the Trump administration.
La cryptomonnaie est en train de redéfinir les frontières de l’économie mondiale, et le token Nostr s’inscrit comme un nouvel acteur prometteur dans cet univers en expansion. Conçu pour le réseau Nostr, ce token vise à faciliter les échanges dans un environnement numérique libre et non censuré, tout en offrant des récompenses pour la participation des utilisateurs. Cependant, malgré son potentiel, le token Nostr soulève des questions quant à son acquisition, son stockage, son utilisation dans le commerce et son impact économique global. Zoom sur la cryptomonnaie de Nostr et ses spécificités.
In the digital age, censorship on social networks has become a major concern, with instances of content removal and account deactivations raising questions about freedom of expression. Dominant centralized platforms tightly control user data and access, leading to arbitrary content regulation. Nostr emerges as a potential solution, leveraging decentralization to offer an alternative where users can communicate without fear of interference. This article explores the rise of censorship and presents the specifics of Nostr, this decentralized social network.
The social network Republike continues to rise since the opening of its alpha version among a few informed users. The platform stands out from traditional social networks thanks to its revolutionary Pay-to-Own model. Republike aims to be a hub for healthy exchanges, original and diverse content, and unparalleled authenticity. The platform is about to reach a crucial milestone in its development process and invites all enthusiasts to join the adventure before it's too late.
Meeting with Etienne de Sainte-Marie and Julien Gerardot, the founders of Republike, this platform revolutionizing social networks.
Bucharest, Romania - xPortal, the crypto wallet for finance, Web3 and spatial computing, that launched in February 2023 by MultiversX (formerly known as Elrond Network), has announced a series of groundbreaking new features set to elevate its position as an apex SuperApp for a global user base.
Barely launched, Friend.tech is setting new records. In just 24 hours, the decentralized social networking platform has generated 1.12 million fees. These statistics are beyond all comprehension: they surpass those of Uniswap and the Bitcoin network.