In an ambitious move to redefine the landscape of decentralized social networking, Cyber has emerged as the first modular Layer 2 (L2) solution designed specifically for social applications and mass adoption. This innovative platform, powered by EigenLayer and Optimism and developed in partnership with AltLayer, aims to address the critical challenges that have hindered the growth of blockchain-based social networks.
By focusing on user ownership and the redistribution of value away from Big Tech, Cyber positions itself as the de facto choice for Web3 social users and developers.
Cyber eddressing the challenges of Decentralized Social Networking
The journey towards a decentralized social web has been fraught with obstacles. Developers face significant hurdles, including poor user experiences, prohibitive gas fees, and low transaction throughput, which have stymied real adoption. These challenges are compounded by blockchain economies that are often incompatible with social use cases, leading to inefficiencies and high operational costs. The experience of growing ecosystem apps like Link3to and MocaverseNFT to over 2 million users, who completed more than 20 million transactions and spent over $2.6 million in gas fees, underscores the urgent need for a more viable solution. Without a significant shift, the potential for Web3 social to reach billions of users remains a distant dream.
The company aims to break this cycle by introducing a Layer 2 solution that is tailor-made for social applications and optimized for mass adoption. Leveraging the power of EigenLayer, Cyber is capable of executing over 100,000 transactions per second at sub-cent gas fees. This scalability is further enhanced by a dual-staking mechanism involving ETH and CYBER tokens, ensuring network security and incentivizing participation. By committing to the Optimism Superchain, Cyber not only provides the necessary infrastructure for social applications but also ensures that users and developers have access to the broader onchain economy, fostering a more open and interconnected ecosystem.
Innovations for mass adoption
One of the key innovations of Cyber is its approach to onboarding users onto Web3. Through native support for account abstraction with EIP-7560, the company significantly simplifies the onboarding process, making it as seamless as Web2 experiences. Additionally, the platform’s support for EIP-7212 enables users to control their accounts using passkeys or FaceID, enhancing security and user convenience. These features are crucial for attracting a billion users to the Web3 ecosystem, a goal that has remained elusive for decentralized social networks.
Cyber also introduces a new economic model that benefits both developers and their users. Participants can earn native yield on bridged assets like ETH, LST, and LRT, enjoy passive income through shared protocol fees, and receive ecosystem rewards. This multifaceted approach to incentivization is designed to create a sustainable and thriving economy within the Cyber ecosystem.
Building a foundation for social apps
At the heart of Cyber’s offering is a suite of tools and services designed to make building and growing social apps significantly easier. The platform features an enshrined social graph, allowing new apps to bootstrap their user base and leverage shared network effects. Additionally, CyberDB, a cost-friendly and performant decentralized storage service powered by EigenLayer AVS, provides developers with the infrastructure needed to store and manage data efficiently.
As Cyber prepares to launch its Sepolia Testnet, securely deployed by AltLayer, the platform invites developers and innovators to explore its philosophy and design. This launch represents a critical step towards realizing Cyber’s vision of a decentralized social web that is accessible, scalable, and economically viable.
Conclusion
Cyber’s introduction of a specialized Layer 2 solution for social networking heralds a new era in the development of decentralized social platforms. By addressing the key challenges that have plagued blockchain-based social networks, Cyber not only paves the way for mass adoption but also reimagines the economic models underpinning these platforms. As the Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, Cyber’s innovative approach to scalability, user onboarding, and economic incentives positions it as a pivotal player in the future of decentralized social networking.
