what's Decentralized Social (DeSo)?
DeSo is a layer-1 blockchain designed specifically to decentralize social media and enable scalable, storage-intensive applications for billions of users. Built from the ground up, it addresses the limitations of general-purpose blockchains by optimizing for social data, allowing for infinite state applications with structured on-chain storage. This enables features like creator monetization through tokens, NFTs, and DAOs without the high fees or friction of platforms like Ethereum. The protocol supports a suite of primitives for web3 social apps, including encrypted wallet-to-wallet messaging via the DeSo Chat Protocol, automated market makers on its DEX, and cross-chain interoperability. Developers can build with zero gas fees, leveraging tools like the DeSo Tech Stack for seamless integration of social features such as tipping, subscriptions, and paid content. DeSo's architecture uses a proof-of-stake consensus (Revolution Proof of Stake) for energy efficiency and scalability, reducing carbon emissions while powering an open ecosystem where users own their data and creators lead the network.
DeSo founder's SEC fraud lawsuit dropped, with the agency barred from refiling.
The U.S. SEC dropped its fraud lawsuit against DeSo founder Nader Al-Naji regarding an alleged $257 million token sale, with the agency barred from refiling the case.
Token has fallen by over 90% (and in some cases 99%) by early 2026, according to analysis attributing the decline to speculative capital, bot farming, and short-term traders, with communities fading once incentives dried up.
DESO market-making on Gate Exchange returns online after long hiatus, improving token liquidity.
Ranks as the top performing Layer 1 blockchain based on 7-day price change, outperforming Bittensor and Zcash.
New Smart Services infrastructure enables cross-chain transactions with BTC, ETH, and SOL, while introducing liquid betting, token subscriptions, and revenue sharing features without requiring smart contract coding.
Smart Services library expands to include token-gated content, AI-powered features, and dynamic token tipping capabilities, enabling new applications like trading bots and social AI agents.
Node requirements reduced to 8-10GB memory with faster restart times and improved consensus efficiency.
Focus app launches algorithm upgrade rewarding on-chain interactions, with Feed Store and Post-2-Earn features. Requires only a crypto wallet for access.
Openfund DEX launches TWAP functionality for all spot markets including major cryptocurrencies and social tokens.
New TWAP functionality launches on mainnet, enabling reduced market impact for large trades and automated token burns.
Technical infrastructure upgrade enables real-time trading and SOL-USDC integration, with transaction fees below $0.001.
FOCUS app launches on DeSo with invite-only access, integrating hybrid orderbook + AMM design and decentralized social features.
High-performance blockchain optimized for low-cost storage, valued at ~$200m FDV while holding over 2,300 BTC in treasury. Preparing to launch flagship social app $FOCUS.
Coinbase announced delisting. Project has treasury of 2,300 BTC ($166,600,500) + ~$25,000,000 in USDC. FOCUS app launching in 13 days. Current FDV ~$43,000,000.