Can you recall the last time Facebook made a major algorithmic shift? Wonder why your friend’s new small business page just dropped out of your feed! Or when that all-important, perfectly crafted tweet got shadowbanned due to reasons you didn’t even know existed? We've all been there. But still trapped in the gilded cages of Web2, where our content powers their profits. Our voices, our data, our lives... commoditized.

Web2's Sins, SocialFi's Redemption?

It goes beyond the pain of a sudden whiplash from algorithm updates. It’s less about power balance and more about the fundamental injustice of the Web2 social media model. We invest our time, our artistry, our souls into these platforms, and what’s the payoff? A pittance, if we’re lucky, and a whole lot of directed ads.

TikTok, Instagram, YouTube—in their own unique ways, they’re all masterful at siphoning our time and attention and spitting us back out exhausted and used up. The promise of connection has morphed into a relentless pursuit of likes and follows, a constant battle for visibility in a landscape designed to favor the few. The centralized control is suffocating. We need a change.

With all these radical ideas ZE23 comes across as the perfect antidote to the Web2 poison. Built on the Solana blockchain, it’s a SocialFi platform that promises to help users get paid for interacting with it. The core concept? "Time Mining." View, comment, add content – and collect Z3 tokens in the process.

Time Mining: Is This The Answer?

Now, I know what you're thinking: another crypto token? But bear with me. But the Z3 token is no mere speculative asset. Built as the lifeblood of the ZE23 ecosystem, it fuels everything from post amplifications to advertising spend.

We know that’s a far-fetched claim, but the possibilities are endless. Picture this, for the first time ever your online time is compensated. Where what you create is truly valued—not simply with puny hearts or temporary fumes—but with assets that build real, lasting wealth. That’s 50% for fans and 40% for creators. Now that’s a beyondddddd fairer split than the crumbs Web2 throws us! And that 10% to the platform? In many ways, well, it’s the price we have to pay evil for now, but hopefully that could be further decentralized in the future.

Let's get real. Can ZE23 actually empower marginalized communities? Will it truly open up new economic markets and streams to creators as promised? My answer is yes, but only if it can deliver on its hype.

From Exploitation to Empowerment?

Consider the artists who can’t afford rent on apps where people are more interested in viral sounds than they are in hearing the best new music. Now, picture if ZE23 turned into a platform that allows them to connect directly with their fans. They might develop a brand new supply of passive earnings and truly personal their work!

Or think about the communities that are consistently marginalized or repressed on traditional social media platforms. Imagine if ZE23 offered a space for them to be unapologetically themselves, to connect and organize and grow their movements to fight for their liberation!

This is the potential of SocialFi. This is the vision that excites me.

Of course, ZE23 isn't without its challenges. Regulatory uncertainty looms large. Scalability issues could cripple the platform's growth. Economic risks. The threat of security breaches is a continuous risk in the crypto industry.

The Devil's in the Decentralization.

Add to that just the natural complicatedness of decentralization. Creating that space that is genuinely democratic and inclusive will be a Herculean challenge. Yet it won’t happen without careful planning, robust governance mechanisms, and a dedicated community of users that share a commitment to the platform’s success.

These challenges are not insurmountable. ZE23 needs to address these gaps head-on. It needs to recognize the value of transparency, improve security best practices, and continually solicit community input from start to finish.

I hope for a day when SocialFi platforms like ZE23 have completely changed the social media world for the better. A future where users are more than data points, but key contributors to the value innovation ecosystem. A world where our online interactions are more authentic, more meaningful, and more empowering.

A Future Where We Own Our Online Lives

It’s a future where data is ours, content is ours, and we are indeed valued and compensated in kind for all of the things that we share. Imagine that! A world where the power truly is back in our hands.

I encourage you to:

Time to Act. Time to Engage.

This isn’t just some new social media app. This is about reclaiming our digital lives. This is all part of creating a more equitable, empowering Internet go hand in hand though. This is about taking back the power. For the first time in too long a time, I’m somewhat hopeful. With a little luck, we’ll be one step closer to making our dream come true! What do you think?

  • Explore ZE23: Dive into the platform. Understand its features. See if it resonates with you.
  • Join the Community: Share your feedback. Help shape the platform's future.
  • Advocate for Responsible Regulation: Demand that policymakers create a regulatory environment that fosters innovation and protects user rights.

This isn't just about a new social media app. This is about reclaiming our digital lives. This is about building a more equitable and empowering online world. This is about taking back the power. And, for the first time in a long time, I feel a glimmer of hope that we might actually be able to do it. What do you think?