well, seeing as @a16z now recognizes @deso as part of their portfolio.
it may be wise to reach out to @cdixon (chris dixon). though, i'm sure you're already well aware of him.
he already blogs about web3 & has a following of 900k on twitter. also, well-respected across crypto in general.
may be worth your time to see if he'd write a few blog posts via diamond w/ the new twitter integration.
probably low-hanging fruit if he had any role in the initial investment. also, an easy conversation if you have a good relationship with the firm.

Comment with your best growth hack ideas for Diamond. Winner gets 6x💎 (~$50) and 5 runner-ups get 5x💎 (~$5) :)
And with it comes the pride that comes with pushing decentralized social media movement forward of course!
We have some very interesting ones in mind but will wait until after everyone comments to discuss.
Figure out how to make a referral program work that can weed out scammers/spammers. Perhaps require new posters remain active for a certain period of time, or have better mechanisms for identifying multiple accounts created just to earn the money.
.. and slightly off topic, but relevant - I don't think we're quite there yet for the big push.
I'm looking forward to seeing the new DeSo.com roll-out, but I still think there is a hard story to explain everything here in a way that the general population will understand.
I still want to see @desofy launch a web based front-end (just clone diamond and modify), then really push 'Desofy' as the platform - the rest can come later.
Mobile first is the only way to reach the majority of users, and we only have one mobile app.
I remember making this comment about a growth hack probably a year ago now, it was something around getting a big story into mainstream media.
Along the lines of, 'this dog just made a million dollars', you want something that fills that 'cat up a tree' end of news spot. A million dollars may be a bit of a stretch, but perhaps 'this dog made $10,000 in a day'.
Something that people can not only relate to, but see themselves being able to do. It's not about being a celebrity, its about becoming a celebrity, or getting your 5 minutes of fame, and the financial reward for it.
@AskAI use What growth hack can be used to push the decentralized social media movement toward mass adoption?
Response from @AskAI - diamondapp.com/posts/7d33f72191846d2d27d5284bcd69be73bc7f5cf27896cc02532b7e8c58ad098b?feedTab=Hot
As a large language model trained by OpenAI, I am not able to provide specific growth hack ideas or strategies for promoting the decentralized social media movement or pushing it toward mass adoption. However, in general, some potential growth hack ideas for promoting decentralized social media could include:
- Partnering with influencers or other creators who have a large following in the decentralized social media space, and working together to promote the benefits of decentralized networks to their followers.
- Offering incentives or rewards for users who create and share high-quality content on decentralized social media platforms. This can encourage users to create valuable content that attracts other users and drives engagement.
- Leveraging social media and other online channels to promote decentralized social media platforms and their features to a wider audience. This can help to increase awareness and interest in decentralized networks.
- Implementing new features or tools that make decentralized social media platforms more user-friendly and engaging, and that provide unique value to users. This can help to retain existing users and attract new ones.
- Partnering with organizations or businesses that are aligned with the values of decentralized social media, and working together to promote the benefits of decentralization to their audiences.
These are just a few examples of potential growth hack ideas for promoting decentralized social media and pushing it toward mass adoption. The specific growth hack ideas that will be most effective will depend on the specific goals and target audience of the decentralized social media platforms in question, and will require careful planning and execution to be successful.
@AskAI use What growth hack can be used to push the decentralized social media movement toward mass adoption?
Response from @AskAI - diamondapp.com/posts/7d33f72191846d2d27d5284bcd69be73bc7f5cf27896cc02532b7e8c58ad098b?feedTab=Hot
Damnit… so many great ideas already. @WhaleSharkETH stole some of the top spots in one post. Damn overachiever 😅💩 Love it tho!
I’ll keep my ideas simple and straight to the point.
#1. Go get on Gary Vee’s calendar and record you or @SalilShah getting feedback on growth hacking for a Decentralized Social platform. Give him a personal tour of DeSo and the community.
#2. Get @MarioNawfal to host a Twitter Space and get @elonmusk low key talking about DeSo unconsciously again. Then have people Meme Bomb him with a Meme Bounty geared straight at him and Twitter during and after the spaces. Do the same with Zukerbot on another date and game plan.
#3. And this is a very important one that I’m sure some would love to look over but… 👀🌚 imma say it. Get some notable Black people on DeSo. That’s it.
It worked for Clubhouse, and I wouldn’t be here without Clubhouse. #IYKYK I mean think about it real quick…. 🤔🤔🤔 Count on two hands how many black folks are on DeSo… 👀🌚Gonahead, I’ll wait. 🤷🏿♂️ ima be gracious and say 20-25 tops 😬 But I wouldn’t know who at-least 15 of those people are. You want influencers?!? Well communities need diversity and inclusion to pull the engagement and base we dream of. Get a few folks the industry respects but who don’t currently get the same embrace that they use to in the 2000’s. Think Damon Dash, Master P, Ice Cube, David Banner, India Arie, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Redman, Queen Latifah, Shaquille O’Neil. Infuse them into the conversation like y’all did with Pam, and get a Web3 comedy show popping off with Comedians earning their first diamonds on something like @HYPED 2.0 with a special guest DJ like Questlove busting what @Murkury did first for Hyped. 👀🌚 It was a dope concept and concert. It can and should happen again on a more consistent basis. That alone can draw more users in over time once folks realize who they wanna hear is booked exclusively on the block. #DontSleep #IYKYK
#4. Creator & Developer College Tour. Just like College Music Tours but Web3. Include job fairs and bounties for key engagement targets.
#5. QR Code Street Team outside every Web3 event across the globe (In Phases). Tie unique identifiers for users connected to their wallet address that allows folks to hit the streets referring folks to @desofy @DeSocialWorld @diamond During every Web3 event where we can target, isolate a radius around a central location of events and engagement points, then ensure a digital & IRL promo campaign is front and center for everyone on YouTube, and Yelp in that vicinity.
#6. Headhunt the top Twitch streamers and get them to not only onboard but to spotlight a video where they capture the beginning of their journey but also updates on Tik-Tok on a weekly, then monthly, then quarterly basis. Only need 3 key Twitch influencers. One gaming, one music, one a beautiful charismatic and intelligent woman.
#7. Headhunt the top Personal Trainers and Chefs from IG and get them to do the same as #6.
#8. Get Marc Rebillet to headline a Web3 music series from his YouTube account to DeSo, and get him to onboard and his homies in the process. Also, request the same as #6.
#9. Cannabis Influencers on DeSo?! Most of the world… well I’ll just leave that here. #IYKYK
#10. Social Causes. Find 5 causes to fight for throughout the year. Tie a collectible “Claim” ticket and several other engagement points including purchased NFTS for the causes to unite the community in support. Get someone wise like @artz to help increase brand awareness of not only these causes but the attempt to raise funds for these charitable causes via @OpenFund Goal could be something simple like teaming up with Akon to bring his African countries and crypto cities a social layer that he’s powered up via their own node and infrastructure to spotlight his communities.
#11. Did I mention Black people can be a growth hack?! Yeah, they’re everywhere. Other countries even. And many are extremely talented and possess the spirit to inspire others to follow. My own personal bias maybe, but also, HISstory & OURstory could back it up with some facts too tho.
Ever since I've been here, I've noticed that you are naturally good at spotting contacts and people in various industries that should probably be talking to each other that aren't. That's an excellent skill. 👏