Getting Started with DeSo
Decentralized Social (DeSo) is a new social media platform developed using blockchain technology, giving creators full ownership over their content and providing easy ways for patrons to provide financial support.
$0 is needed to view content or post, and setup is a breeze!
The best part about DeSo is that anyone can create a portal to view and post to the blockchain. We primarily use Diamond App to view content on desktop and the Desofy mobile app for mobile access.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for a few more options.
Sign Up
Setup is easy and can be done from a computer or mobile device.
Your Public Key is available for everyone to see, but your Seed Phrase is like your password. Keep it private and NEVER share it with anyone. Once you log in with your Public Key and Seed Phrase, you will be able to easily access tools and apps on the blockchain without entering your seed prase again.
What is Web3?
Web3 (also known as Web 3.0) is an idea for a new iteration of the World Wide Web which incorporates concepts such as decentralization, blockchain technologies, and token-based economics. Some technologists and journalists have contrasted it with Web 2.0, wherein they say data and content are centralized in a small group of companies sometimes referred to as "Big Tech". The term "Web3" was coined in 2014 by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood, and the idea gained interest in 2021 from cryptocurrency enthusiasts, large technology companies, and venture capital firms.
Commentators associated with the Open Rights Group argue that Web3 will provide increased data security, scalability, and privacy for users and combat the influence of large technology companies. They also raise concerns about the decentralized web component of Web3, citing the potential for low moderation and the proliferation of harmful content. Some have expressed concerns over the centralization of wealth to a small group of investors and individuals, or a loss of privacy due to more expansive data collection.
Web3 Apps
Access the DeSo network from any of the following apps:
diamondapp.com (web3 Twitter)
desofy.app (web3 social mobile app)
pearl.app (web3 Instagram/TikTok)
huh.so (web3 communities)
zirkels.com (web3 blogging)
desocialworld.com (multi-language feeds)
nftz.zone (social NFTs)
daodao.io (social fundraising)
joinentre.com (web3 LinkedIn)
mousai.stream (web3 Spotify)
desomessenger.com (web3 messaging)
videos.xyz (vlogging, podcasts, etc.)
...and ALWAYS growing
Web3 Social, it's all connected
Post your content in one app and it's shared to the whole DeSo network (blockchain). Apps can then pull your content into any other app on the chain.
DESO Currency
All transactions completed on the Decentralized Social blockchain require $DESO cryptocurrency. DESO can be purchased and earnings in the platform can be converted back into other currencies, including the USD, on major exchanges such as Coinbase.
It is recommended to make your purchases using a third party payment processor such as PayPal or Venmo for an added layer of security, however Coinbase is a reputable exchange that does take debit cards. Once $DESO is purchased, you can transfer it to your DeSo account by
Read the story linked to the image below for an abstract cautionary tale on cryptocurrecies. Never purchase a cryptocurrency that you do not trust. Prices fluctuate dramatically and can even become worthless. Currencies with high utility, such as DESO are stable currencies that have a lower risk of quickly losing value, and if it does it will likely rebound due to many users leveraging the blockchain. Each transaction produces vales for the network, which in turn drives up the price.
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