Executive Summary 

Discover how decentralized social networks (DeSoc) are redefining the digital landscape by leveraging blockchain, smart contracts, and Web3 technologies to empower users with control over their digital identity and data. This publication explores the core concepts of DeSoc, offering a roadmap to understanding how these platforms prioritize data privacy, resist censorship, and foster innovative monetization opportunities.
Readers will learn:
 

• How decentralized networks shift control from centralized platforms to users using open protocols and Layer 2 blockchains.
• The role of NFTs and tokenization in enabling creators to monetize content and build sustainable revenue streams.
• Key challenges such as scalability, regulatory uncertainties, and user adoption, and how the industry is addressing them.

This publication provides a comprehensive view of DeSoc’s potential to transform online interactions, combining transparency, security, and user autonomy. Download the full PDF to explore the future of social media in the Web3 era and understand how these networks are reshaping the balance of power in the digital world.