by The friend.tech Team
Quick Fact
friend.tech allows creators and influencers to monetize their social presence by letting followers buy "Keys" that unlock exclusive chat access, turning social clout into tradable equity.
friend.tech is a Web3-native social platform where users can tokenize themselves via Keys, which act like shares in an individual's online presence. Buying someone's Key gives access to their private chat, and the price of Keys fluctuates based on demand. This turns social engagement into a liquid market of influence and speculation.
The platform runs on Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 blockchain, enabling low-cost, fast transactions for key trading and messaging. It uses smart contracts to manage ownership, access control, and revenue sharing—users earn a percentage of trading fees every time their Keys are bought or sold, incentivizing engagement and growth.
friend.tech has gained traction with crypto influencers, athletes, and creators who use it to engage superfans in gated conversations. The speculative nature of Key prices encourages early participation in rising profiles, while offering creators a sustainable, non-subscription-based revenue stream tied to their social capital.