Friend.tech
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Friend.tech is a decentralized social network blending traditional crypto and patronage systems, enabling users to monetize their online presence. It facilitates the creation and monetization of online communities through blockchain. Users buy and sell "keys" for access to exclusive content, fostering a novel way of interaction and revenue generation in the digital space. Friend.tech showcases a unique blend of social interaction and financial incentive, bringing a fresh perspective to social networking in the blockchain era.
Team renounces control of smart contracts, transferring ownership to null address
Friend.tech's developers called a function on its smart contracts that transferred control to Ethereum's null (burn) address, permanently locking the system and preventing future changes or fee modifications, effectively ending active development.
Reverses decision to leave Base, stays on Base
Based on community feedback, Friend.tech announced it would no longer leave Base to create its own blockchain, keeping $FRIEND and liquidity on the Coinbase-incubated L2.
Announces plans to build own blockchain Friendchain and exit Base
The team announced on X it would collaborate with infrastructure provider Conduit to build a new layer-1 blockchain called Friendchain, using $FRIEND as the gas token and ending its reliance on Base.
Version 2 launches with $FRIEND token TGE and airdrop
Friend.tech released Version 2 of its platform and airdropped its native $FRIEND token, with eligibility requiring joining a Club and following at least 10 users.
Friend.tech launches on Base network
Friend.tech launched its invite-only beta on Coinbase's Base layer-2 network, allowing users to buy and sell 'keys' tied to X accounts for access to private chats and exclusive content.