Web3 Social Network DeSo Integrates with MetaMask to Unlock Decentralized Social for Millions of Ethereum Users

2022-10-03 13:04

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DeSo, a new blockchain supported by Coinbase, Sequoia Capital and a16z, has announced the integration with MetaMask . As a result, millions of Ethereum users now have one-click access to encrypted on-chain messaging and a full Twitter-like feature set.

DeSo's integration with the leading Web3 wallet effectively turns MetaMask into a A mature decentralized social network, which also paves the way for DeSo to become the cross-chain social layer of all Web3.

DeSo founder Nader Al-Naji said: "Existing blockchains cannot effectively store Content. A 200-character Tweet costs about $50 to store on Ethereum, and about 15 cents on Solana, Avalanche, or Polygon. By comparison, DeSo costs a tenth to a thousandth of the price One, making it the first blockchain capable of disrupting storage-intensive applications such as social.”

< p>MetaMask users will get gas-free personal profile creation, message posting, follow other users, fully decentralized on-chain follower graph and other functions. Thanks to this integration, a MetaMask user on Compound can send an encrypted message to a user on Uniswap, who will receive it via DeSo.

Similarly, users on OpenSea can leave comments on the NFT and have it appear on Other platforms that list this NFT, such as Rable or SupeRare. This system works even if one user is on the Polygon network and another user is on Ethereum.

Today, social media is controlled by a handful of private companies—but as wallets like MetaMask go from That could change as handling money extends to dealing with social identities and social interactions. After gaining a place in the Ethereum ecosystem, DeSo plans to expand to Solana by integrating with the Phantom wallet.

About Deso

DeSo is the only Layer designed to build and scale 1 billion user level decentralized social media applications 1 blockchain. Notable shareholders in DeSo include Sequoia, Coinbase Ventures, a16z, Winklevoss Capital, and Alex Ohanian.