The startup is developing an on-chain social platform that utilizes blockchain technology to enhance user connectivity and promote self-sovereignty in digital interactions. By enabling the creation and launch of mobile-native on-chain social applications, the platform addresses the need for authenticity and user control in an increasingly centralized social media landscape.
Funding
$1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional social media platforms often lack user ownership and control over content, limiting monetization opportunities and the depth of connections. Creators struggle to gain visibility and derive revenue directly from their content, while collectors lack a means to directly support creators and own unique digital assets.
Solution
Popset is a mobile-first, on-chain social network built on the Solana blockchain that empowers users to create, collect, and connect through digital collectibles. The platform allows users to post content directly from their phones and mint these posts as NFTs, providing a personal tokenization engine for user-generated content. Creators can monetize their content by setting prices, edition sizes, and availability windows for their posts, while collectors can purchase and own unique digital assets directly from their favorite creators. By leveraging blockchain technology, Popset provides a new level of ownership, control, and revenue generation for both creators and collectors within a social media environment.
Target Audience
Popset targets content creators seeking new monetization methods and greater control over their content, as well as collectors interested in owning unique digital assets and supporting their favorite creators.
Features
- Mobile-native application available on iOS and Android
- Direct content posting and NFT minting from mobile devices
- Solana blockchain integration for fast and scalable transactions
- Customizable post settings, including pricing, edition size, and availability window
- Integrated marketplace for buying and selling digital collectibles
- Verified Creator program for enhanced monetization features
- User profiles with collectible showcases