Mask Network: Bridging Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 with Decentralized Social Media Solutions

Mask Network: Everything You Need to Know

Mask Network is a protocol that allows its users to send encrypted messages over Twitter and Facebook, as well as access decentralized applications (DApps) such as crypto payments, decentralized finance, decentralized storage, e-commerce and decentralized organizations (DAOs) on top of these social media platforms. Mask Network aims to build a bridge between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0, where users can enjoy the benefits of both worlds without compromising their privacy, security or sovereignty.

How does Mask Network work?

Mask Network works by injecting a widget into the web pages of Twitter and Facebook, which enables users to interact with DApps through a user interface called the Maskbook. The Maskbook is essentially a browser extension that can be installed on Chrome, Firefox or Brave browsers. The Maskbook uses end-to-end encryption to secure the communication between users, as well as a decentralized identity system called Idena to verify the identities of users without relying on a centralized authority. The Maskbook also supports various blockchain protocols, such as Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon and Arbitrum, to enable cross-chain interoperability and scalability.

Who is the team behind Mask Network?

Mask Network is a startup founded by Suji Yan, who is also the CEO and chief architect of the project. Yan has a background in computer science and cryptography, and has previously founded Dimension.im, which is a series of products that advocate for social liberty along the cypherpunk movement. The Mask Network team consists of developers, designers, researchers and community managers from different countries and regions, such as China, Japan, India, Europe and the US. The team is also supported by various investors and partners, such as HashKey, Hash Global, Digital Currency Group, Fundamental Labs, Binance Labs, OKEx Blockdream Ventures and more.

What are the use cases for Mask Network?

Mask Network offers a variety of use cases for its users, such as:

Sending encrypted messages to friends or groups on Twitter and Facebook, which can only be decrypted by the intended recipients using their private keys.

Sending and receiving cryptocurrency or tokens on Twitter and Facebook, which can be done by simply typing a hashtag followed by the amount and the currency symbol (e.g. #send 1 ETH) or scanning a QR code generated by the Maskbook.

Sharing files or data on Twitter and Facebook, which can be done by uploading the files or data to a decentralized storage platform such as IPFS or Arweave, and then sharing the link with encryption using the Maskbook.

Interacting with DApps on Twitter and Facebook, which can be done by using the Maskbook to access various DApps such as Uniswap, SushiSwap, Aave, Compound, MakerDAO, Gitcoin, OpenSea, Rarible and more. Users can also create their own DApps using the Mask Network SDK (software development kit), which allows them to build decentralized applets (DApplets) that can run on top of existing social media platforms.

Participating in DAOs on Twitter and Facebook, which can be done by using the Maskbook to join or create DAOs that can govern various aspects of the Mask Network ecosystem, such as token distribution, protocol upgrades, community initiatives and more. Users can also use the MASK governance token to vote on key decisions for the MaskDAO, where each one MASK represents one vote.