The second article in our Thesis 2024 series. Freedom of expression is a human right and now decentralized social is pushing back against Big Tech's attempts to quash it.

Friend.Tech is an influencer's fantasy. But strip away the shills and there are clear question marks about its intentions. Let's explore the true cost of DeFi friendships.

Social media users are caught in a David vs. Goliath battle with centralized actors over their identities, data, and content. These innovative Web3 configurations are now tipping the balance and letting users take back control.

Is X a wolf in sheep's clothing? It has re-positioned itself as a home for contrarian thinkers under Elon, but ultimately retains centralized control. Distributed social communities are now turning these power structures on their heads.

Creators are drowning feeds with AI-gen content. DeSoc, and more specifically on-chain attestation, could hone the delivery of more relevant and enriching content to users.

Threads as a copycat app offers Meta little. The brand should instead look to innovate closer to home, much like Twitter.

The great age of (dis)information. Blockchain is the only safeguard we have for protecting against the malicious use of technology to engineer social disruption.

Is AI dangerous? Quite possibly - but crypto-biometrics could hold the key to safeguarding against its misuse.

The convergence of AI and blockchain technology holds great promise for a future that is more efficient, data-driven, secure, and engaging. Here's where it could make the most impact.

The emergence of AI-generated content raises questions about authenticity and relevance. The need for provable humanity via attestations and censorship-resistant social media platforms has never been more important.