Technology
Lets explore the technologies powering the Beepo App
Mobile
Smartphones have revolutionized the way people access information and communicate with each other. According to recent statistics, there are over 3.8 billion smartphone users worldwide, with an estimated 85% of mobile phone users having smartphones. The widespread adoption of smartphones can be attributed to their affordability, portability, and ease of use.
With the rise of smartphones, mobile apps have become a central part of everyday life for many people. In fact, it is estimated that the average person spends over 3 hours per day on their mobile phone, with 90% of this time spent on mobile apps. Social media apps are among the most popular apps, with over 3.5 billion active social media users worldwide.
Given the popularity of social media apps and the widespread adoption of smartphones, the Beepo app is well-positioned to meet the needs of users who are looking for a more secure and decentralized social media platform. By targeting the mobile market, Beepo can reach a wide audience and provide users with an easy-to-use platform that puts control over their data and privacy back in their hands.
As of 2021, the mobile market continues to grow rapidly. Here are some statistics:
There are approximately 3.8 billion smartphone users worldwide.
Mobile devices account for over half of all internet traffic worldwide.
The average American spends over 3 hours per day on their mobile device.
App usage accounts for 90% of mobile time, with social media and messaging apps being the most used.
The number of mobile app downloads worldwide reached 218 billion in 2020.
The global mobile app market revenue is projected to reach $935 billion by 2023.
Android dominates the global mobile operating system market with a 73% market share, followed by iOS with 27%.
China is the largest mobile market in the world with over 1 billion smartphone users.
The gaming industry is the largest contributor to mobile app revenue, accounting for over 60% of all app revenue in 2020.
Mobile commerce is on the rise, with mobile e-commerce sales expected to reach $3.56 trillion by 2021.
These statistics highlight the importance of the mobile market and the potential for growth and revenue in the mobile industry. With the increasing number of smartphone users and the dominance of mobile apps, businesses and developers have a significant opportunity to reach a large audience through mobile platforms.
Blockchain
Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger technology that provides a secure and decentralized way of recording transactions and data. It is essentially a database that is maintained by a network of computers and is constantly updated with new transactions in real time. Each block in the chain contains a digital record of a transaction, and once a block is added to the chain, it cannot be modified or deleted.
This technology is of great importance to Beepo because it can help to provide a secure and transparent platform for social media users. By utilizing blockchain technology, Beepo can offer its users a high level of security and privacy, as well as a decentralized network that is not controlled by any single entity. This can help to prevent issues such as data breaches, hacking, and censorship, which have been major concerns for traditional social media platforms.
Blockchain technology can provide a way for Beepo to reward users for their contributions to the platform. By using cryptocurrencies or tokens that are powered by blockchain technology, Beepo can incentivize users to participate in various activities on the platform, such as creating content, engaging with others, and sharing information. This can help to create a more engaged and active community, which can lead to increased user retention and growth.
Overall, the use of blockchain technology can provide Beepo with a competitive advantage in the social media market by offering users a secure and transparent platform, as well as a unique way to incentivize user participation and engagement.
Communication Protocol (Powered by XMTP)
The Beepo App is engineered to prioritize the user experience, ensuring that it is user-centric and completely decentralized. Achieving this objective is only possible by utilizing a protocol that is not controlled, powered, or run on a centralized system or server with no single point of failure.
Decentralization refers to a system that operates without relying on a central point of control. Instead, it utilizes a distributed network of nodes that work together to accomplish tasks. By distributing the workload across a network of nodes, decentralization reduces the risk of a single point of failure, making the system more reliable and secure.
The Beepo App employs a decentralized protocol that is designed to run on a distributed network of nodes. This protocol ensures that the app is not controlled by a single entity or system, making it resistant to censorship or manipulation. In contrast, centralized systems are subject to control by a single entity, making them vulnerable to hacking, censorship, or other forms of manipulation.
The XMTP Protocol
We are utilizing the XMTP Protocol as the default messaging protocol of the Beepo App because it has proven to be an efficient and completely decentralized web3 communication protocol so far with functionalities in sync with the Beepo principles.
The Extensible Message Transport Protocol (XMTP) is a messaging protocol designed specifically for secure communication between accounts on different blockchain networks within the context of web3. XMTP facilitates secure messaging by providing a standardized framework for message exchange and transport, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of the message content.
XMTP is implemented within a progressively decentralized communication network, known as the XMTP network. The XMTP network is designed to be independent of any specific blockchain network, such as Ethereum, Solana, or others, while still enabling secure communication between their respective accounts. The XMTP network is constructed in a way that allows for a flexible and extensible architecture, which allows for new features and functionality to be added as the protocol evolves.
In the context of web3, participants use blockchain accounts, which are represented by unique identifiers that are publicly available. These accounts enable participants to transact directly with one another, without the need for trusted intermediaries or reliance on centralized service providers. XMTP facilitates secure communication between these accounts, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of the information being exchanged.
XMTP employs a range of security measures to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of messages. For instance, XMTP employs encryption techniques to protect the contents of messages in transit, while digital signatures are used to ensure message authenticity and prevent tampering. Additionally, XMTP leverages a distributed ledger technology, which allows for a decentralized and secure message transport mechanism
The XMTP messaging protocol is designed to be user-friendly and easy to implement for both developers and users alike.
For users, sending a message is a straightforward process. They simply enter the public address of the intended recipient or an ENS domain, which the app may resolve, compose their message, and hit send. The message is then encrypted and added to a "topic", which is a collection of messages shared by a specific set of participants.
Developers can easily integrate XMTP into their client apps using the xmtp-js SDK. Creating a new message with the intended recipient and message payload is a simple task. Here is an example of how it can be done using the xmtp-js SDK:
By providing a simple and intuitive interface for both users and developers, XMTP enables secure and reliable messaging between blockchain accounts in the web3 ecosystem.
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