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LinkedIn Killer? Bitcoin Upstart 21 Takes on Social With Email Play

21 Inc has released a platform that rewards users for receiving emails. Can it grab a slice of InMail's lucrative pie?

Business  ·  9 February 2017
Social Media

Steemit’s First ‘Fest’ Reveals the Power of Blockchain Community

Steem's global community came together for SteemFest – a two-day conference in Amsterdam event this month.

Business  ·  23 November 2016
Social Media

Steemit Bridges Blockchain and Social Media, But How Does It Work?

In this piece, CoinDesk explores Steemit, a social media blockchain that rewards users for creating and voting on content.

Tech  ·  13 August 2016
Social Media

Is Blockchain the Key to User-Controlled Social Media?

Blockchain industry startups are attempting to capitalize on a growing disillusionment with traditional social media platforms.

Markets  ·  9 May 2016
Coinbase

Bitly Alternative Cred Rewards Social Sharers With Bitcoin

A new project is seeking to disrupt the URL management space with a Bitly alternative that rewards users with bitcoin.

Business  ·  12 November 2015
Social Media

Inside the Movement to Build a Bitcoin-Powered Reddit

CoinDesk previews developer Ryan X Charles' forthcoming decentralized Reddit project, now known as DATT.

Tech  ·  1 September 2015
Japan

Japan’s Answer to Quora Announces Bitcoin Tipping Scheme

OKWave, Japan's answer to social network Quora, has announced plans to launch a bitcoin tipping scheme.

Business  ·  8 July 2015
Venture Capital

Reveal Raises $1.5 Million for Crypto-Powered Social Network

Crypto-powered social network Reveal has announced $1.5m in funding from investors including Boost VC and Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group.

Business  ·  16 June 2015
Social Media

Dating Network Badoo Seeking to Expand Bitcoin Payments Globally

Badoo, a dating-focused social network with 200 million global users, is now accepting bitcoin in more than 20 countries.

Business  ·  11 March 2015
Social Media

Blockai Launches ‘Netscape for Bitcoin’ With Blockchain Browser

Blockai is seeking to make the blockchain more discoverable and shareable with the launch of its beta browser.

Tech  ·  20 February 2015
Social Media

Gems Crowdsale Raises Over $111k for Crypto Social Messaging Service

Gems ended the first portion of its public crowdsale today, raising roughly $111,000 over a two-week period.

Tech  ·  1 December 2014
Facebook

What Bitcoin Can Learn from Social Media’s Success

Social media isn't competing bitcoin, and in fact, could prove integral to its wider growth and adoption.

Markets  ·  1 November 2014