Overview of 7 Major Applications in the DeSo, Music, and Metaverse Fields of the Polkadot Ecosystem

Polkadot is transitioning from a "chain-centric" approach to an "application-centric" one. Recently, the Polkadot official website launched a Dapp page and introduced ecological applications through a series of activities. This article will focus on the applications in the decentralized social ( DeSo ), music, and Metaverse fields within the Polkadot ecosystem.

1. Social Applications

MeWe

MeWe is one of the largest decentralized social networks in the world, with over 490,000 active users. Founded in 2011, MeWe operates on the principle of "privacy first," without advertisements, does not track user behavior, and does not disclose user information. In January 2024, MeWe successfully migrated 500,000 active users to the Frequency blockchain in the Polkadot ecosystem, achieving a large-scale seamless migration from Web2 to Web3.

When new users register on MeWe, a unique on-chain identity "Social Identity" is created, which can be used across all applications based on the Social Web. The entire registration and usage process is very smooth, and users are almost unaware of the interaction with the blockchain.

Polkaverse

Polkaverse is the first decentralized social network built on Subsocial. Users can create spaces, post, etc., most operations require the consumption of SUB tokens or energy. Polkaverse recently launched a staking incentive feature, allowing users to earn rewards by staking SUB.

Subsocial is a set of Substrate modules that allows anyone to launch their own decentralized social network or add social features to existing applications. Subsocial currently operates as a Polkadot parachain.

Grill Chat

Grill Chat is a privacy-focused group chat software developed based on Subsocial, running on the xSocial chain and storing messages on the IPFS network. After connecting their wallet, users can utilize features such as NFTs, images, and donations within the chat. As a fully Web3 native product, Grill Chat makes it easy to establish on-chain communities and user reputation systems, and it supports multi-chain interoperability.

2. Music Applications

Beatport.io

Beatport.io is an NFT marketplace focused on electronic music, launched in collaboration between the electronic music platform Beatport and the Aventus chain of the Polkadot ecosystem. The platform has released a series of NFTs related to electronic music, including "Sound Reaction NFTs" that combine photography and music. These NFTs can serve as tools for fan interaction for artists and record labels, providing additional benefits.

Public Pressure

Public Pressure is a Web3 media platform that sells music and digital collectibles in the form of NFTs. The platform aims to drive the music industry’s transition to the Web3 space, providing support for artists, record labels, and fans. The music NFTs on its NFT marketplace are verified and protected by KILT. Public Pressure also collaborates with Moonsama to bring music into Web3 gaming platforms.

3. Metaverse Applications

Bit.Country

Bit.Country is a Metaverse platform and infrastructure that allows users to quickly create their own Metaverse communities. The platform provides a complete toolkit, including a land economy system, map engine, NFT marketplace, and more. Creators can set rules, host events, and distribute rewards in their own Metaverse. Bit.Country is compatible with various virtual machines, making it easy for developers to deploy existing Dapps or create new applications.

Cosmize

Cosmize is a virtual social platform in the Metaverse on Astar, developed by a company with 8 years of experience in the XR field. The platform includes areas such as conference halls, private rooms, and Sky City, capable of hosting large events, hackathons, and more. Cosmize collaborates with multiple Astar ecosystem projects and supports entry into the Metaverse using specific NFT characters. The platform's scene modeling is exquisite, and the characters are highly customizable, reflecting the team's high aesthetic and technical standards.

Summary

The Polkadot ecosystem has achieved a high level of application in the fields of decentralized social networking, music, and the Metaverse. It includes both Web3 native projects and applications that have migrated from Web2. These projects generally emphasize the practicality of blockchain in aspects such as privacy protection, user ownership, and anti-counterfeiting traceability, but are relatively conservative in terms of user incentives. Whether this strategy can gain market recognition still requires time to verify.