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

Polkadot is transitioning from a "chain-centric" to an "application-centric" model. Recently, the Polkadot official website launched a Dapp page and introduced various applications within the ecosystem through a series of activities. This article will introduce seven major applications in the fields of social, music, and Metaverse within the Polkadot ecosystem.

1. Social Applications

MeWe

MeWe is currently the largest decentralized social network in the world, with over 490,000 active users. Although it is not a Web3 native project, MeWe has upheld the spirit of Web3 since its inception, focusing on "privacy first." 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.

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 login process is very smooth, and users hardly perceive any interaction with the blockchain.

Polkaverse

Polkaverse is the first decentralized social network built on Subsocial. Most operations require the consumption of SUB or energy, but the costs are very low. Polkaverse has recently launched a staking incentive feature that encourages user interaction through SUB 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 currently operates as a Polkadot parachain.

Grill Chat

Grill Chat is a privacy-focused group chat software developed on Subsocial. It runs on the xSocial chain and stores messages in the IPFS storage network. After connecting a wallet, more features can be used, such as using NFTs, images, and more in chats.

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 interactive tools for fans of artists and record companies, providing additional benefits for fans. Users can log in using their email or Web3 wallet and make payments with credit cards and cryptocurrencies.

Public Pressure

Public Pressure is a Web3 media platform that sells music and digital collectibles in the form of NFTs. The platform aims to facilitate the transition of the music industry into the Web3 space, providing support for artists, record companies, and fans.

The music NFTs on the platform are verified and protected through KILT. Public Pressure has also partnered with Moonsama to create 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 quickly create their own Metaverse communities. The platform provides a complete set of tools, including a land economy system, a map engine, video conferencing, and more, supporting creators in establishing rules, creating NFT markets, and hosting events.

Bit.Country is compatible with various virtual machines, making it easy for developers to deploy existing Dapps or create new ones. The Odyssey event is currently underway, and completing specified tasks will earn NEER rewards.

Cosmize

Cosmize is a Metaverse virtual social platform on Astar, developed by a company with 8 years of experience in the XR field. The platform includes sections such as conference halls, private rooms, and Sky City, and can host large events, hackathons, and more.

Cosmize collaborates with multiple Astar ecosystem projects to support specific NFT holders in using exclusive characters to enter the Metaverse. The platform features beautifully crafted scene modeling, and the character design adopts a Japanese anime style, with events held periodically that offer rewards.

Summary

The Polkadot ecosystem has achieved a high level of application in the fields of decentralized social networking, music, and the Metaverse. Some projects are Web3 native, using tokens and NFTs as incentives; others are applications migrated from Web2 that collaborate deeply with Polkadot's parachains. These projects focus on the practicality of blockchain in areas such as privacy protection, user ownership, and anti-counterfeiting traceability, making their future development worth paying attention to.