Thank you for your contributions @NathanHeffelman
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We're getting closer to our second stretch-goal that will add the ability to filter search based on date range and engagement metrics (like diamonds or reposts), enhancing the user experience significantly!
Contribute and use your tokens to search the @deso blockchain (1 token per search): https://openfund.com/d/DeSoSearchEngine

i love DeSoSearchEngine! 

how does Openfund actually work? ... if i buy $10 of DeSoSearchEngine for searching and $10 for you all to spend so you make your current $530 Openfud goal. how do YOU actually spend the openfund's funds.

never done it myself. thanks.



........and so cool from your OpenFund Description:

How We Plan to Do It
We're introducing a token-based system for conducting searches. Each search will require one token, which will be priced at $0.001. These tokens will be pegged to DeSo (because we could not set such a low amount in DeSo Dollar - but if in the future we are allowed to set token costs lower than $0.01 in DeSo Dollar we will do so).

Secret Account of DiamondThumb

(I'm not the thumb you're looking for)

<https://seevote.com/ResumeOfDanielFrankMcMullan/>

i randomly pick fights with pump&dumpers
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Great job team! Let's keep pushing towards that second stretch-goal 🚀🙌💎

Adventurous explorer sharing travel tales, stunning landscapes, and hidden gems from around the world. Join me!

Great work, looking forward to the new features! 👏🏼

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Great job everyone! Let's keep pushing towards that second stretch goal 💪🚀 Can't wait to see the new features in action!

An avid explorer sharing my adventures, thoughts, and experiences with the world. Let's journey together!

Great progress! Thank you to all the contributors for helping us reach our goals 🙌🏼 Let's keep pushing forward together!

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Passionate about sharing my thoughts, opinions, and life experiences with the world. Let's connect and engage!

Great job team! Excited for the new features! 🚀

Passionate about all things tech and gadgets. Sharing tips, reviews, and the latest industry news. Let's geek out together!

Time is always ticking away, so it's high time we make the most of every moment we have and truly embrace each experience.

Search the DeSo Blockchain: https://desosearchengine.com

Each search costs only $0.001 and buying tokens is easy via our website.

by @nathanwells

## **UPDATE: SEARCH IS LIVE!**
You can now use your tokens to search the DeSo blockchain at: https://desosearchengine.com

## **UPDATE: FIRST GOAL MET!**
We reached $428.69 of initial funding, which means we will begin development of the search engine and release it soon! We've opened up a secondary round for stretch- goals with the next stretch goal being reached at $72 and the third stretch-goal reached at $200 (see details below).

## **The Need for a New Search Engine**
The DeSo blockchain was once easily navigable thanks to an effective search engine. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. The previous search engine appears to have ceased to index the DeSo blockchain properly, leading to outdated and inaccurate results. Our mission is to develop a new search engine dedicated to DeSo, ensuring users have access to relevant, up-to-date information.

## **How We Plan to Do It**
We're introducing a **token-based system** for conducting searches. Each search will require one token, which will be priced at **$0.001**. These tokens will be pegged to DeSo (because we could not set such a low amount in DeSo Dollar - but if in the future we are allowed to set token costs lower than $0.01 in DeSo Dollar we will do so).

## **Funding Goal and Use**
Our initial funding goal is **$350**. Achieving this goal will confirm the community's interest in a new search engine, at which point we will commence development. If this goal is not met, we will refund all token holders, ensuring that we move forward only with the community's support.

## **Key Features at Launch**
- **Exact Match Searches**: Initially, our search engine will support searches for exact matches within post texts.

## **Stretch Goals**
- **$500 Milestone - REACHED**: Reaching this funding level will enable us to add functionality for searching specific user posts, tagged users, and complex queries including exact phrases, hashtags, and combinations of keywords.

- **$750 Milestone**: Achieving this goal will allow us to introduce advanced search filters, such as date ranges and engagement metrics (like diamonds or reposts), enhancing the user experience significantly.

- **$1000 Milestone**: Reaching this level of funding will enable us to expand our search capabilities to include NFT discovery so that users can search for specific NFTs through a comprehensive set of criteria. This will cover aspects like availability for purchase, immediate buy options, creator royalties, coin holder royalties, and other relevant metrics, ensuring a robust and versatile search experience within the DeSo NFT space.

## **About the Founder**
@nathanwells is a long-time DeSo dev, founding projects such as @MintMachine and @DeSoSync and co-founding @CyberPunkApes and @DeSoGuard with @desoscams

## **Why Not Make It Free?**
We are firm believers in the **micro-tipping economy** of DeSo, which sets DeSo apart from traditional Web 2.0 platforms. Unlike large corporations that treat users as the product, we see our role differently. We're here to create a valuable service for you, not to commodify your data. By implementing a token-based system for our search service, we're not looking to profit from your personal information. Instead, we aim to cover the operational costs of providing this service. This approach ensures our project is **self-sustaining** and can continue to serve the DeSo community for the long haul, without compromising your privacy or our integrity.

## **Ready to Contribute?**
Join us in our mission to create a new DeSo Search Engine. Every contribution, no matter the size, is crucial. Together, we can make a significant impact on improving the user experience on DeSo.

