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HABL — Blockchain Social Curation Platform

HABL — Blockchain Social Curation Platform

Young Kim / September 2, 2024

HABL — Social Media Curation on Blockchain

HABL is a blockchain-based social media curation platform developed by hiblocks, where Young Kim served as CEO & Co-Founder. The platform enables users to discover, curate, and share content while earning HIBS token rewards for their curation activities.

Key Metrics

| Metric | Achievement | |--------|-------------| | Users | 350,000+ | | Curations | 15,000,000+ | | Exchange Listings | 8 major exchanges | | Peak Token Value | ~$450M USD |

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Features

  • Mobile-First Design: Optimized for smartphone and tablet users with a native app experience.
  • NFT Showcase: Display NFT collections in customizable mobile galleries.
  • Social Networking: Connect with other collectors, follow profiles, and engage in discussions.
  • Gamification: Earn points, badges, and HIBS tokens for various collecting activities.
  • Marketplace Integration: Seamless integration with popular NFT marketplaces for buying and selling.
  • Collection Challenges: Participate in time-limited collecting challenges with HIBS token rewards.
  • Cross-Chain Support: Collect and showcase NFTs from multiple blockchain networks.

Technologies

  • React Native: For building a high-performance, cross-platform mobile application.
  • Blockchain Integration: Support for multiple blockchain networks (Ethereum, Solana, etc.).
  • IPFS: For decentralized storage of NFT metadata and images.
  • GraphQL: For efficient data querying and management.
  • Smart Contracts: For handling platform-specific functionalities and HIBS token interactions.
  • Redux: For state management in the React Native app.
  • React Navigation: For smooth navigation between screens in the mobile app.

Getting Started

To start your journey on HABL:

  1. Download the HABL app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
  2. Create your HABL account and set up your profile within the app.
  3. Connect your Web3 wallet(s) to import your existing NFT collections and manage HIBS tokens.
  4. Customize your mobile gallery to showcase your NFTs.
  5. Start exploring other collectors' galleries and engaging with the community.
  6. Participate in challenges and earn HIBS token rewards.
// Example of connecting a wallet and checking HIBS balance in React Native (placeholder)
import WalletConnectProvider from '@walletconnect/react-native-dapp'
import { ethers } from 'ethers'

const connectWalletAndCheckBalance = async () => {
  try {
    await WalletConnectProvider.connect()
    const provider = new ethers.providers.Web3Provider(WalletConnectProvider)
    const signer = provider.getSigner()
    const hibsTokenContract = new ethers.Contract(
      HIBS_TOKEN_ADDRESS,
      HIBS_ABI,
      signer
    )
    const balance = await hibsTokenContract.balanceOf(await signer.getAddress())
    console.log('HIBS Balance:', ethers.utils.formatEther(balance))
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Failed to connect wallet or check balance:', error)
  }
}

Key Features

  • Intuitive Mobile Interface: Easy-to-use mobile interface for browsing and interacting with NFT collections.
  • Push Notifications: Real-time updates about collections, social interactions, and HIBS token activities.
  • Offline Mode: Browse your personal collection and cached content even without an internet connection.
  • AR Viewing: Use augmented reality to view certain NFTs in your real-world environment.
  • Social Interaction: Like, comment, and share collections and NFTs directly from your mobile device.
  • Collection Curation: Create themed collections and curate NFTs from your own holdings or the community.
  • Achievements System: Unlock achievements and earn HIBS tokens based on collecting milestones and engagement.
  • Community Events: Participate in virtual exhibitions, auctions, and collection showcases with HIBS token incentives.
  • Analytics Dashboard: Track the value and performance of your collection and HIBS tokens over time.

Tokenomics

  • HIBS Token: Native platform token for governance, rewards, and transactions within the HABL ecosystem.
  • Token Utility:
    • Governance voting rights
    • Staking for platform benefits
    • Rewards for community engagement and challenges
    • Trading fees discounts
    • Exclusive access to premium features and events
  • Staking Mechanism: Stake HIBS tokens to earn additional rewards and voting power.
  • Reward Pool: A portion of platform fees is allocated to a community reward pool distributed in HIBS tokens.
  • Token Distribution: Details on token allocation for team, advisors, community, and development fund.
  • Vesting Schedule: Information on token release schedule for different stakeholders.

Exchange Listings

HIBS token is listed on several major cryptocurrency exchanges, providing liquidity and accessibility:

  • Bithumb
  • Coinone
  • Gate.io
  • Indodax

Users can trade HIBS on these platforms or directly within the HABL app for seamless integration with the platform's features.

Projections

  • App Downloads: Targeting 500,000 downloads within the first year.
  • Active Users: Aiming for 100,000 daily active users on mobile platforms.
  • NFT Integration: Projecting support for over 1 million unique NFTs on the platform.
  • Community Engagement: Estimating 500,000 daily social interactions via the mobile app.
  • Token Adoption: Projecting 50,000 active HIBS token holders within the first year.

Company

HABL was developed by hiblocks (하이블럭스), where Young Kim served as CEO & Co-Founder from February 2019 to December 2024.

Conclusion

HABL represents a pioneering approach to social media curation on blockchain. By rewarding users for discovering and sharing quality content through the HIBS token economy, the platform created a new paradigm for community-driven content discovery. The success metrics — 350K users, 15M curations, and listings on 8 major exchanges — demonstrate the viability of tokenized social curation at scale.