Introduction

Today's social protocols are designed to operate on a global scale, driven by business models that depend on vast user bases. However, human society is not a centralized entity governed by a single authority. Instead, it resembles a complex network comprising various-sized groups, each with its own unique set of rules. These groups range from workplaces and neighborhoods to friend circles, local governments, churches, and online communities like subreddits. Many of these groups still maintain a strong connection to the physical world.

To better reflect this reality, our new protocol introduces the concept of 'local identity.' This approach aims to create online experiences that resonate more deeply with the human experience than current social media platforms. By leveraging geohashes on the blockchain, this protocol allows for the development of online interactions that are both locally anchored and personally relevant, offering a fresh perspective on digital social interaction.

Framework

🚧 Under heavy development and suggest to change 🚧

To cultivate an online experience that is finely tuned to specific locales, we've developed two key constructs: the Record Tile and the State Tile.

• Record Tiles: These are essentially local accounts (based on ERC6551) tethered to distinct geographical coordinates using geohashes. This framework enables users to establish and manage a local identity, fostering the accumulation of a local reputation. Each Record Tile represents a unique, location-specific account, allowing users to engage authentically within their designated areas.

• State Tiles: Functioning as a state location marker (aligned with ERC1155 standards), State Tiles offer a dynamic and interactive way to represent user location.

  • Motion: A user possesses only one State Tile token at any time, signifying their current location based on geohashes. As users move, their location is updated by minting a new token for the new geohash and burning the one from their previous location, thereby simulating movement within the state.
  • Verification: Each movement is authenticated by a State Verifier. This entity's role is to ensure the accuracy of 'presence claims.' Verification allows for the implementation of various group-specific rules and preferences, ranging from laissez-faire approaches (like no-check policies) to managed verification systems. It also opens the door to innovative or traditional technical solutions, such as Proof-of-Location Protocols or other centralized methods, catering to the unique needs of different social groups."

Use-cases

This project presents two distinct ideas: local accounts and verifiable location markers. While each offers unique opportunities, they can be utilized independently of one another.

Local accounts aim to let users adjust their “field of view” and “field of actions” to a physical region. While the internet has undoubtedly expanded global knowledge and connectivity, it could be argued that this has led to a diminished sense of communal purpose in various areas and sectors of human life, such as media and commerce.

1. Leveraging decentralized social media through the use of local accounts essentially allows communities to operate their own region-specific social media platforms. This approach means that every aspect, from friend requests to posts you can like, comments you can post, and encrypted messages, are all restricted at the protocol level to individuals within your city. Such localization ensures that moderation is more manageable and is handled by local participants themselves, as would most likely increase basic engagement as well. Additionally, your could also gate a social media instance to your network state by using the state location markers (State Tile) as gate.

Glossary:

• A geohash is a convenient way of expressing a location (anywhere in the world) using a short alphanumeric string, with greater precision obtained with longer strings, which is a better tool to use as location identifiers in smart contracts.