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This is the social media platform owned by users and governed by users
https://github.com/cynsar-foundation/second.exchange

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# Second.Exchange: An Open Source Social Media Experiment



## Introduction



Welcome to Second.Exchange, an experimental social media platform that aims to revolutionize the way we create and consume content online. Our mission is to empower content creators by associating value with their work, thereby fostering quality output and meaningful discussions.



Unlike traditional social media platforms, Second.Exchange is built on the principle of censorship resistance. We believe in the power of free speech and the exchange of ideas, and we're committed to maintaining a platform that upholds these values.



Second.Exchange was built on the [Nostr](https://github.com/fiatjaf/nostr-tools) protocol, which operates without a central authority.



Now , its built on [Willow Protocl](http://willowprotocol.org)



## Current Version 



We are working on releasing version based on willow protocol, check [willow](http://willowprotocol.org). We moved out of nostr due to its complicated nature and prone to centralisation.



1. Nostr is best in many ways but it leaves users to choose where to store data.

2. Nostr has NIP's that may come with a lot of disagreements and confusions over what you can do with your relay.



### Willow works best in our case



1. Works from browser and has inbuilt data stores that can be synced with other peers.



## Key Features



1. Create blog posts, content, or collections that are stored on the client-side and can be synced by anyone over the internet.

2. Follow people and content that interest you live peer syncing only when you want.

3. Group content based on your preferences and topics of interest only when you want.

4. Future features in the pipeline include adding tips, votes, and more.

5. Pay for content to support creators.

6. Take away your content to other services such as Nostr, Blue Sky, etc.



## Getting Started



### Development Setup



#### Install the dependencies



```bash

yarn

```



#### Start the app in development mode (hot-code reloading, error reporting, etc.)



```bash

yarn dev

```



#### Build the app for production



```bash

yarn build

```



## Contribute to Second.Exchange



We welcome contributions from developers of all skill levels. If you're new to open source, we recommend starting with a [good first issue](https://github.com/second-exchange/second-exchange/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22).



Please note that we use the `main` branch as the default one. All the latest development changes are merged here. The `develop` branch is used for testing, and changes are deployed to production servers via PRs from `develop` to `main`.



Before submitting a PR, please ensure your changes have been thoroughly reviewed. Direct pushes to `main` or `develop` are restricted to maintain code quality.



## Security



Please note that the code in this repository has not been audited. Use at your own risk.



## Live Instance



You can access the live instance of Second.Exchange at https://2nd.exchange.



## Supported By



Second.Exchange is supported by the [Cynsar Foundation](https://cynsar.foundation) and [Cynsar Capital](https://cynsar.capital)



## Donations



If you find value in what we're building, consider supporting us with a donation:



1. BTC: 1JWX5LeF7FtraZu9faJ1ETzTH1CSrXZowS

2. Fiat: Please reach out to [email protected]



Your support helps us continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible with social media. Thank you!