November 19, 2024 – Privacy-first social network MeWe, which boasts over 20 million users globally, announced today that it has activated more than 1.4 million users on the blockchain in partnership with Frequency, a Layer-1 blockchain in the Polkadot ecosystem.
MeWe is doubling down on its focus to empower users with greater control over their social media experience and data. The team recently met in Barcelona to discuss the future of decentralized social platforms. Giving users more value and opening up the platform to creators of all kinds is key to unlocking potential.
“This milestone demonstrates what is possible when users are given the choice to embrace Web3 technology in a way that enhances their experience,” said Jeffrey Edell, Chairman and CEO of MeWe. “We’re proud to be leading the way in bringing privacy-focused social networking into this new era, thanks to innovations like Frequency and the blockchain sector that ensure MeWe remains at the forefront of user-centric, data-controlled social media.”
Using Frequency, MeWe enables its users to reclaim ownership over their data, choose a universal handle, and engage in a social experience built on transparency and privacy. This integration not only sets MeWe apart from legacy social media platforms but also represents a significant step toward a more open, equitable digital future.
MeWe’s migration to the blockchain began in 2023, making it the first social network to successfully transition a large user base from Web2 to Web3, without compromising user experience. Frequency’s blockchain infrastructure provides the scalability and affordability required to deliver Web3 functionalities to millions, facilitating MeWe’s vision of becoming the largest decentralized social media app.
The Future of Socializing Online
The future of connecting with communities online lies in empowering individuals to own and control their digital identities and blockchain technology is the key to unlocking these benefits.
Through decentralization, blockchain enables users to have secure, verifiable ownership of their data, content, and interactions. The frees users from the limitations of centralized, corporate-owned platforms. This means that your voice, personal information, and community contributions remain yours to manage, share, or protect as you see fit.
By leveraging blockchain, we’re paving the way for communities where users are true stakeholders, fostering spaces rooted in shared trust and autonomy, and realizing the full potential of a user-controlled digital world.
About MeWe
MeWe is a social network with privacy at its core, committed to giving users control over their data and experience. Known for its unique “Privacy Bill of Rights,” MeWe guarantees users control over their information and news feeds, without ads or algorithms. With over 600,000 user-driven interest groups and a suite of unique features, MeWe is reimagining social networking as a space that respects and protects its users. Named as one of the Most Innovative Social Media Companies by Fast Company and Best Entrepreneurial Company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, MeWe is poised to lead the decentralized social media movement.