Welcome to the Building 13 podcast! In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the world of Mewe, a revolutionary privacy-focused social media platform that is paving the way for decentralization and user ownership. Join Jax Dwyer and Jeffrey Edell, Chairman and CEO of Mewe, as they explore the myriad challenges and groundbreaking innovations involved in transitioning from Web2 to Web3. Discover how Mewe is reshaping the social media landscape through Project Liberty, emphasizing the critical importance of data control, user privacy, and the future of social media.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
04:45 Challenges of Moving from Web2 to Web3
07:36 Features and Differentiation of MeWe
09:31 The Role of Decentralization in Social Media
13:59 Demographics and Community Involvement
20:36 Partnerships and Collaborations
25:22 Comparison with Farcaster and Lens
28:12 Observations on Telegram and Other Platforms
32:35 Upcoming Milestones and Developments
34:58 Advice for Founders in the Web3 Space
37:38 Getting Involved with MeWe

Key Topics Covered:

Introduction to Jeffrey Edell: Learn about Jeffrey's fascinating journey from being the founding chairman of MySpace's parent company to leading Mewe, and his vision for the future of social media.

What is Mewe?: Discover the unique features of Mewe, a privacy-first social media platform that offers an ad-free experience and allows users to own and control their data and information.

Project Liberty: Explore how Project Liberty is integral to Mewe's mission of decentralizing social media, and how it aims to create a new social web where users have complete control over their data.

Transitioning from Web2 to Web3: Delve into the complexities and challenges of migrating a large-scale Web2 app to the Web3 ecosystem, including interoperability, wallet integration, and tokenization.

Data Ownership and Privacy: Understand the significance of data ownership and privacy in today's digital age, and how Mewe ensures users' information remains private and secure.

Interoperability in Web3: Learn about the importance of interoperability between different blockchain platforms and how Mewe is working towards seamless integration across various chains.

The Future of Social Media: Get insights into how decentralization is set to transform social media, making it more user-centric and less reliant on advertising revenue.

Community Involvement: Hear about the active role of the Mewe community in shaping the platform, and how users can participate in its growth and evolution.

Tokenization and Gamification: Discover Mewe's plans for tokenizing user interactions and gamifying the social media experience to enhance user engagement and reward contributions.

Upcoming Milestones and Developments: Stay informed about the exciting upcoming developments for Mewe, including new partnerships, features, and the potential acquisition of TikTok under Project Liberty.

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