Princeton-based ThirdEye on Thursday announced the beta release of a fully decentralized augmented reality social media network for consumers. ...
The decentralized platform will allow users to have control over their own user data and not be owned by a central entity.
Users will also be able to place virtual AR objects in the real world, upload AR data, create friend groups, have AR calls with virtual annotations among friends and a digital marketplace to buy/sell virtual goods/NFTs.
There will also be an app store for users to add and download third-party apps. The benefits over existing social media platforms are that there can be no banning/censorship, as this platform’s code will run transparently on the blockchain and the inclusion of AR/AI features for a more immersive social experience. ...