Cityverse is a virtual platform that enables local communities to create, share, and distribute diverse content, including text, images, and multimedia, through personalized digital spaces called Homespaces. By fostering civic engagement and collaboration, Cityverse addresses the decline of traditional local news by providing a centralized hub for community information and interaction.
Funding
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Problem
Traditional local news sources are declining, leading to fragmented communities with less access to vital local information and fewer opportunities for civic engagement. Existing social media platforms often fail to foster meaningful local connections due to a lack of focus on geographically relevant content and community-specific discussions.
Solution
Cityverse is a virtual platform designed to revitalize local news and community engagement by providing a digital space for residents to connect, share information, and participate in civic discussions. The platform offers personalized "Homespaces" where users can create and share diverse content, including text, images, audio, video, and NFTs, reflecting their local experiences. By aggregating local news, content, and community actions into a unified feed, Cityverse aims to re-bind communities and foster collaboration among residents. The platform restricts Homespace creation to verified residents of a physical city, ensuring a truly local environment.
Target Audience
Cityverse targets residents of specific cities who seek to stay informed about local news, connect with their community, and participate in civic discussions.
Features
- Personalized "Homespaces" for users to share content and express their "Cityzen" experience
- Support for various content types, including text, images, audio, video, and NFTs
- Aggregated content feed displaying local news, community content, and relevant actions
- Customizable slide decks for segmenting content feeds into categories
- Geo-fencing to restrict Homespace creation to verified residents of a physical city
- Integration with Catalyst local news to provide a foundation of journalistic content
- Fluents and Metatokens in development for transactions and participation within the Cityverse