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

Polkadot is transitioning from a "chain-centric" to an "application-centric" approach. Recently, the Polkadot official website launched a Dapp page and introduced various applications in the ecosystem through a series of social media activities. This article will focus on several important Dapps in the fields of social, music, and Metaverse 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. The platform was founded in 2011 and has consistently upheld the principle of "privacy first," with no advertisements, no user data tracking, and no manipulation of information flow.

In 2023, MeWe decided to transition to Web3, allowing users to have better control over their data. In January 2024, MeWe successfully migrated 500,000 active users to the Frequency blockchain in the Polkadot ecosystem, marking the largest migration from Web2 to Web3.

Currently, new users registering on MeWe will create a unique on-chain identity called "Social Identity", which is a universal account in the Social Web that can be used to log into all applications based on the Social Web. The entire registration and usage process is quite smooth, and users basically do not perceive any interaction with the blockchain.

Polkaverse

Polkaverse is the first decentralized social network built on Subsocial. Users can create spaces, post, generate energy, etc. Most operations require the consumption of SUB tokens or energy, but the cost is very low.

Polkaverse recently launched a staking incentive feature, encouraging user interaction through SUB rewards.

• Lazy Staking: Users stake SUB to their favorite creators, and both parties can receive passive rewards.
• Active Staking: Interact with creators after staking to receive additional rewards.

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

Grill Chat

Grill Chat is a privacy-focused group chat software developed based on Subsocial. It runs on the xSocial chain and stores messages on the IPFS network.

After connecting the wallet, users can use functions such as NFTs, images, and donations in the chat. Developers can integrate Grill Chat into existing products as a chat window. As a fully Web3 native product, Grill Chat facilitates the establishment of on-chain communities and user reputation systems, and 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 issued a series of NFTs related to electronic music, including "sound-reactive NFTs" that combine photography and music. These NFTs can serve as tools for fan interaction with artists and record labels, providing fans with additional benefits.

NFTs on Beatport.io are issued through Aventus, and users can log in using an email or Web3 wallet. It supports credit card and cryptocurrency payments, making it friendly for both Web2 and Web3 users.

Public Pressure

Public Pressure is a Web3 media platform that sells music and digital collectibles in the form of NFTs. The platform was established in 2015 and transitioned to a Web3 platform based on Polkadot earlier this year.

For artists, they can interact directly with fans, monetize their works, and retain control over their creations and income. For record companies, they can bring their artists into emerging digital markets and the Metaverse. For fans, they can become strategic partners of artists and truly own valuable music.

The music NFTs on the platform are verified and protected by the KILT digital identity chain of the Polkadot ecosystem. Users can also log in by verifying their email using KILT's SocialKYC service.

Public Pressure has also partnered with Moonsama to launch music NFTs that can be used in Web3 gaming platforms, introducing music as a game element into the Moonsama Multiverse for the first time.

3. Metaverse Applications

Bit.Country

Bit.Country is a Metaverse platform and infrastructure that allows users to create their own Metaverse communities with one click. It is developed using Substrate and is currently a Polkadot parachain.

The platform provides a complete set of tools, including a land economy system, map engine, video conferencing, NFT marketplace, virtual character engine, customizable 3D world engine, etc., allowing creators to quickly build a customized Metaverse.

Creators can set rules in their own Metaverse, attract members with incentives, create exclusive NFT markets, host events, and distribute rewards. Bit.Country is compatible with multiple virtual machines, making it easy for developers to deploy existing Dapps or create new Dapps.

Cosmize

Cosmize is a virtual social platform in the Metaverse on Astar, with a team that has over 8 years of experience in the XR field. The platform includes the following main sections:

• Conference Hall: Used for hosting large events, hackathons, etc., with a maximum capacity of 250 participants.
• Private Room: Users can own and decorate their own room, invite friends to gather and play mini-games.
• Sky City: Central building for various games and activities, accommodating up to 100 people.

Cosmize collaborates with multiple Astar ecosystem projects, allowing certain NFT holders to use exclusive characters to enter the Metaverse. The platform's scene modeling is exquisite, and the characters are highly customizable, but there are currently fewer activities.

Summary

The Polkadot ecosystem has achieved a high level of application in decentralized social networking, music, and the Metaverse. This includes both Web3 native projects and applications migrated from Web2. The latter often collaborates deeply with Polkadot's parachains, demonstrating the recognition of Polkadot by traditional enterprises.

These projects focus more on the practicality of blockchain in areas such as privacy protection, user ownership, and anti-counterfeiting traceability, rather than adopting the common Web3 incentive model. Whether this strategy can gain market recognition will take time to verify.