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Tapestry is a social protocol that allows users to create social apps and allows users to own their data and connections.

Farcaster is a decentralized social network designed to facilitate connections among users with shared interests, including coders, fitness enthusiasts, and meme makers. The platform enables users to communicate directly without intermediaries, promoting a sense of ownership and control over their social interactions. By creating an open protocol akin to email, Farcaster allows users to claim unique usernames, store their social data off-chain, and move their identities seamlessly between applications. Furthermore, the company emphasizes the importance of increasing daily active users and provides developers with tools to build innovative applications within the network, enhancing the overall user experience.

Paragraph is a Web3-native publishing platform founded in 2021 that focuses on the intersection of the creator economy and web3 innovation. It enables users to sign up using their wallets, email addresses, or both, facilitating the creation of token-gated newsletters and NFT drops to engage subscribers. By leveraging web3 social networks, Paragraph allows users to automatically pull in discussions and attract followers to their newsletters. The platform is designed to empower content creators, curators, and community builders by transferring ownership of communities back to them, thereby helping web3 writers, DAOs, and NFT communities monetize their content effectively and enhance their earning potential.

Primitives is a web3 social application.

Figure 1 connects healthcare professionals around the world to view, discuss, and share medical cases. It now has a global community of millions of healthcare professionals. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Amino Apps enables people to discover, develop, and express their interests and passions. Founded in 2011, Amino Apps offer a network of communities allowing its users explore and obsess over the things they're into.

Figure 1 connects healthcare professionals around the world to view, discuss, and share medical cases. It now has a global community of millions of healthcare professionals. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Edmodo, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates communication and collaboration among educators, students, parents, and administrators. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Edmodo serves as a global education network with over 77 million users across approximately 550,000 schools worldwide. The platform is designed to protect the privacy of its users, providing a secure environment for sharing educational resources and fostering interaction. Edmodo offers tools that assist school leaders in leveraging analytics, delivering professional development, and improving learning outcomes through formative assessments. Its features include the ability to post classroom materials, share multimedia content, and access important academic information such as homework and grades. By connecting teachers, students, and parents, Edmodo aims to enhance the educational experience and support learners in discovering their passions and improving their skills. As of May 2018, Edmodo operates as a subsidiary of Best Assistant Education Online Limited.

Figure 1 connects healthcare professionals around the world to view, discuss, and share medical cases. It now has a global community of millions of healthcare professionals. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Crowdrise is the #1 online fundraising platform for charities, nonprofit organizations, corporate foundations, and events. Crowdrise has joined forces with GoFundMe, the world's largest social fundraising platform, to create the very best all-in-one social fundraising solution. With Crowdrise's powerful enterprise features and GoFundMe's community of over 40 million donors, it's never been easier to create massive impact. Tens of thousands of charities and events, and many of the most famous artists and athletes in the world use Crowdrise to creatively unlock the power of their crowd and raise hundreds of millions of dollars to support positive social missions. ​Some of our partners include ​American Cancer Society, the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, Red Cross, UNICEF, Ironman, Tough Mudder, United Airlines, Huffington Post, Active, Live Nation, and Viacom​ as well as artists like ​Kristen Bell, Pearl Jam, ​Sean Penn, ​Big Sean, ​Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Paul Rudd​ ​and many more. The Crowdrise community was named a “Top 25 Best Global Philanthropist” by Barron’s and one of the best online fundraising websites by Mashable. We're trying to keep Crowdrise a secret so please don't tell anyone but know that, as soon as you create a fundraiser (which takes all of 19 seconds), you'll be a part of something really special.

SoundCloud is a social sound platform that enables users to create, share, and discover a vast array of audio content, primarily music. Launched in 2008 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, the platform connects creators directly with their audience, allowing artists to upload, record, and promote their work. Users can share sounds privately with friends or publicly across various blogs and social networks. Additionally, SoundCloud provides detailed statistics and feedback to its creators, fostering a community that supports music discovery and engagement. This open platform has established itself as a key player in the audio distribution and music-sharing industry.

YouNow, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2011 that operates a live social networking platform allowing users to broadcast themselves in real-time to a global audience. Its application enables users to discover talented broadcasters, watch live streams, and engage in video chats. Accessible on iOS, Android, and web platforms, YouNow fosters a community where users can create and interact with diverse content. The company also operates PROPS, a blockchain-based platform that supports a decentralized economy for video applications, allowing users to buy virtual currency while content creators earn revenue through audience engagement. Additional offerings include Rize, which connects broadcasters with engaged viewers, and the WTF game show application, where contestants participate in live game shows through video chat. By blending broadcasting, gaming, and social networking, YouNow empowers individuals to express their creativity and forge meaningful connections.

Edmodo, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates communication and collaboration among educators, students, parents, and administrators. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Edmodo serves as a global education network with over 77 million users across approximately 550,000 schools worldwide. The platform is designed to protect the privacy of its users, providing a secure environment for sharing educational resources and fostering interaction. Edmodo offers tools that assist school leaders in leveraging analytics, delivering professional development, and improving learning outcomes through formative assessments. Its features include the ability to post classroom materials, share multimedia content, and access important academic information such as homework and grades. By connecting teachers, students, and parents, Edmodo aims to enhance the educational experience and support learners in discovering their passions and improving their skills. As of May 2018, Edmodo operates as a subsidiary of Best Assistant Education Online Limited.

AdaptiveBlue is the company that develops GetGlue, a leading social entertainment network. GetGlue users check-in while consuming entertainment to connect with friends, get personalized recommendations, and earn exclusive rewards from more than 25 top entertainment companies. AdaptiveBlue is based in New York and has 15 employees.

Edmodo, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates communication and collaboration among educators, students, parents, and administrators. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Edmodo serves as a global education network with over 77 million users across approximately 550,000 schools worldwide. The platform is designed to protect the privacy of its users, providing a secure environment for sharing educational resources and fostering interaction. Edmodo offers tools that assist school leaders in leveraging analytics, delivering professional development, and improving learning outcomes through formative assessments. Its features include the ability to post classroom materials, share multimedia content, and access important academic information such as homework and grades. By connecting teachers, students, and parents, Edmodo aims to enhance the educational experience and support learners in discovering their passions and improving their skills. As of May 2018, Edmodo operates as a subsidiary of Best Assistant Education Online Limited.

Turntable.fm is a project of [Seth Goldstein](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/seth-goldstein) and [Billy Chasen](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/billy-chasen), the two guys who brought us [Stickybits](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/stickybits). Users in each dance room has an avatar and can chat with each other. Users can create their own playlist and get up in the DJ booth to battle it out. Turntable.fm a social music platform that encourages hanging out with people and discovering music. If a DJ is playing a song you like, you can add it to your playlist, buy it on iTunes, find it on Last.fm, or launch Spotify. In November 2013, Turntable announced they would be shutting down turntable.fm to focus on their live events platform.

Disqus, Inc. operates an online discussion platform designed to enhance audience engagement on websites by facilitating community interactions. Founded in 2007 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform connects over 1 billion users monthly across 2.5 million registered communities. Disqus provides a range of features, including social integration, user profiles, spam moderation tools, and mobile commenting, which help users maintain and monetize their audiences. The platform fosters enjoyable discussions and allows commenters to build reputations that carry across different sites, thus enhancing the quality and volume of conversations. As a subsidiary of Zeta Interactive Corp., Disqus aims to create a seamless experience for bloggers and publishers, ultimately helping them understand their audiences better and drive revenue through increased engagement.

SoundCloud is a social sound platform that enables users to create, share, and discover a vast array of audio content, primarily music. Launched in 2008 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, the platform connects creators directly with their audience, allowing artists to upload, record, and promote their work. Users can share sounds privately with friends or publicly across various blogs and social networks. Additionally, SoundCloud provides detailed statistics and feedback to its creators, fostering a community that supports music discovery and engagement. This open platform has established itself as a key player in the audio distribution and music-sharing industry.

Brewster brings together the people you know and their latest details. Users can quickly access contact information, employment, mutual connections across services and more. Brewster re-imagines what an address book should do for you. It shows you who's trending in your life and who you are losing touch with. It also allows you to search people by anything (name, city, even favorite band!) with quick access to the people you contact the most. Brewster connects the dots as your relationships evolve.

X, formerly Twitter, is a global social networking platform that allows its users to send and read 280-character messages. It enables registered users to read and post their tweets through the web, short message service (SMS), and mobile applications. As a global real-time communications platform, X has more than 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million monthly active users around the world. X’s active group of registered members includes World leaders, major athletes, star performers, news organizations, and entertainment outlets. It is currently available in more than 35 languages.

Edmodo, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates communication and collaboration among educators, students, parents, and administrators. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Edmodo serves as a global education network with over 77 million users across approximately 550,000 schools worldwide. The platform is designed to protect the privacy of its users, providing a secure environment for sharing educational resources and fostering interaction. Edmodo offers tools that assist school leaders in leveraging analytics, delivering professional development, and improving learning outcomes through formative assessments. Its features include the ability to post classroom materials, share multimedia content, and access important academic information such as homework and grades. By connecting teachers, students, and parents, Edmodo aims to enhance the educational experience and support learners in discovering their passions and improving their skills. As of May 2018, Edmodo operates as a subsidiary of Best Assistant Education Online Limited.

AdaptiveBlue is the company that develops GetGlue, a leading social entertainment network. GetGlue users check-in while consuming entertainment to connect with friends, get personalized recommendations, and earn exclusive rewards from more than 25 top entertainment companies. AdaptiveBlue is based in New York and has 15 employees.

Tasty Labs is a startup founded by Joshua Schachter, the creator of Delicious, along with Paul Rademacher and Nick Nguyen, who previously held significant roles at Google and Mozilla. The company aims to enhance social software by focusing on practical utility, allowing users to connect with individuals who can help them solve problems. Tasty Labs offers a social recommendation service that leverages technology to foster meaningful connections among users, emphasizing the importance of useful interactions in digital platforms.

X, formerly Twitter, is a global social networking platform that allows its users to send and read 280-character messages. It enables registered users to read and post their tweets through the web, short message service (SMS), and mobile applications. As a global real-time communications platform, X has more than 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million monthly active users around the world. X’s active group of registered members includes World leaders, major athletes, star performers, news organizations, and entertainment outlets. It is currently available in more than 35 languages.

AdaptiveBlue is the company that develops GetGlue, a leading social entertainment network. GetGlue users check-in while consuming entertainment to connect with friends, get personalized recommendations, and earn exclusive rewards from more than 25 top entertainment companies. AdaptiveBlue is based in New York and has 15 employees.

Zynga Inc. is a prominent developer and operator of social games, offering a diverse portfolio that includes popular titles such as FarmVille, Words With Friends, and Zynga Poker. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Zynga's games are accessible on mobile platforms like iOS and Android, as well as on social networking sites such as Facebook and Snapchat. The company generates revenue primarily through mobile game downloads, in-game sales of virtual goods, and advertising services, with the majority of its income stemming from online gaming. Zynga's games have been downloaded over 6 billion times globally, reaching audiences in more than 175 countries. Additionally, Zynga has developed a next-generation platform for optimizing programmatic advertising, enhancing its capabilities in the mobile advertising space. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Zynga continues to innovate and expand its presence in the interactive entertainment industry.

Tracked.com is what you get if you were to mash together Yahoo and Google Finance, with aspects of Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The service looks like Yahoo and Google Finance, but functions like LinkedIn, as its atomic elements are people and companies, not tickers. Thus, there are pages for literally any business entity. Every item in the service (stock quote, chart, news story, 13d filing, person, company) can be shared with other users of the service.

X, formerly Twitter, is a global social networking platform that allows its users to send and read 280-character messages. It enables registered users to read and post their tweets through the web, short message service (SMS), and mobile applications. As a global real-time communications platform, X has more than 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million monthly active users around the world. X’s active group of registered members includes World leaders, major athletes, star performers, news organizations, and entertainment outlets. It is currently available in more than 35 languages.

Zynga Inc. is a prominent developer and operator of social games, offering a diverse portfolio that includes popular titles such as FarmVille, Words With Friends, and Zynga Poker. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Zynga's games are accessible on mobile platforms like iOS and Android, as well as on social networking sites such as Facebook and Snapchat. The company generates revenue primarily through mobile game downloads, in-game sales of virtual goods, and advertising services, with the majority of its income stemming from online gaming. Zynga's games have been downloaded over 6 billion times globally, reaching audiences in more than 175 countries. Additionally, Zynga has developed a next-generation platform for optimizing programmatic advertising, enhancing its capabilities in the mobile advertising space. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Zynga continues to innovate and expand its presence in the interactive entertainment industry.

Zynga Inc. is a prominent developer and operator of social games, offering a diverse portfolio that includes popular titles such as FarmVille, Words With Friends, and Zynga Poker. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Zynga's games are accessible on mobile platforms like iOS and Android, as well as on social networking sites such as Facebook and Snapchat. The company generates revenue primarily through mobile game downloads, in-game sales of virtual goods, and advertising services, with the majority of its income stemming from online gaming. Zynga's games have been downloaded over 6 billion times globally, reaching audiences in more than 175 countries. Additionally, Zynga has developed a next-generation platform for optimizing programmatic advertising, enhancing its capabilities in the mobile advertising space. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Zynga continues to innovate and expand its presence in the interactive entertainment industry.

X, formerly Twitter, is a global social networking platform that allows its users to send and read 280-character messages. It enables registered users to read and post their tweets through the web, short message service (SMS), and mobile applications. As a global real-time communications platform, X has more than 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million monthly active users around the world. X’s active group of registered members includes World leaders, major athletes, star performers, news organizations, and entertainment outlets. It is currently available in more than 35 languages.

AdaptiveBlue is the company that develops GetGlue, a leading social entertainment network. GetGlue users check-in while consuming entertainment to connect with friends, get personalized recommendations, and earn exclusive rewards from more than 25 top entertainment companies. AdaptiveBlue is based in New York and has 15 employees.