decentralized-social-network
Social media platforms that operate on decentralized protocols or blockchains, rather than on centralized servers owned by a single company.
Decentralized social networks (DeSo) aim to fix the problems of Web2 social media, such as censorship, data privacy issues, and unfair monetization. In a DeSo network, the users own their data, and the rules of the network are governed by code or a community, not a CEO.
graph LR
Center["decentralized-social-network"]:::main
Pre_blockchain["blockchain"]:::pre --> Center
click Pre_blockchain "/terms/blockchain"
Rel_lens_protocol["lens-protocol"]:::related -.-> Center
click Rel_lens_protocol "/terms/lens-protocol"
Rel_farcaster["farcaster"]:::related -.-> Center
click Rel_farcaster "/terms/farcaster"
Rel_decentralized_application_dapp["decentralized-application-dapp"]:::related -.-> Center
click Rel_decentralized_application_dapp "/terms/decentralized-application-dapp"
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🧠 Knowledge Check
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🧒 Explain Like I'm 5
Ordinary social media is like renting an apartment—the landlord can kick you out anytime. DeSo is like owning your own house. You can move your stuff anywhere, and no one can lock the door on you.
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