Overview

MySocial is a Layer 1 blockchain optimized for social interactions, ensuring fast, low-cost transactions while giving users complete ownership of their content and social connections. Built as a fork of the Sui blockchain, MySocial leverages its cutting-edge technology, including parallel transaction execution, object-based data storage, and the Move programming language, to deliver a highly scalable and developer-friendly platform for social applications.

The MySocial Blockchain

MySocial operates independently with its own consensus mechanism, validator network, and native token. Unlike traditional social media platforms that rely on centralized servers to store and control user data, MySocial ensures that all interactions, content, and relationships are recorded on-chain. This approach guarantees censorship resistance, data portability, and true content ownership.

In comparison, Layer 2 blockchains build on top of existing Layer 1 infrastructures, leveraging their security while introducing scalability enhancements. Since MySocial is its own Layer 1 blockchain, it maintains full sovereignty over its protocol and governance, allowing for innovations tailored specifically to the needs of social applications.

Unlike general-purpose blockchains that allow arbitrary smart contract deployment, MySocial does not permit direct smart contract publishing. Instead, developers interact with the blockchain through dedicated endpoints, APIs, and SDKs. This ensures a streamlined and optimized experience for social applications while maintaining security and efficiency. By focusing on structured interactions rather than open-ended execution, MySocial provides a developer-friendly environment that prioritizes scalability, usability, and seamless integration with social media experiences.

Core Architecture

Consensus Mechanism: Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) MySocial utilizes a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism, ensuring security and scalability while minimizing energy consumption. Validators on the MySocial network must stake MYSC to participate in consensus and process transactions. Users can also delegate their MYSC to trusted validators, contributing to the network's security while earning staking rewards.

DPoS aligns the incentives of validators and users, ensuring MySocial remains fast, secure, and efficient without the high energy costs associated with older blockchain models.

Network Infrastructure

Mainnet

The primary network where real-world transactions occur. This is the production environment where users, creators, and developers interact with live applications.

Testnet

A public staging network where developers can test updates and improvements before deploying to Mainnet. This ensures stability and security for all MySocial applications.

Devnet

An experimental network that allows developers to test the latest features and protocol upgrades before they reach Testnet or Mainnet.

Localnet

Developers can run a private MySocial network on their local machine to streamline the development process without needing an external network connection.

Move Programming Language

MySocial leverages Move, a powerful and flexible smart contract language originally developed by Meta (formerly Facebook) for the Diem blockchain project. Move provides a secure and efficient framework for handling on-chain assets, such as NFTs, user identities, and social graphs.

Unlike traditional smart contract languages that rely on account-based models, Move utilizes an object-based model, allowing for greater control and composability of digital assets. This is particularly beneficial for social applications, where dynamic interactions between users and content require more flexibility than traditional blockchain architectures provide.

Conclusion

MySocial is designed to bring true ownership and freedom to social media by leveraging blockchain technology in a way that is efficient, scalable, and developer-friendly. Whether you're a creator, user, or developer, MySocial offers the tools and infrastructure you need to build the future of digital interactions. 🚀