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Saving to the blockchain costs ether. Choose your price below. Mystified?
What's all this about?
Peepeth writes data (Peeps, follows, account info) to the blockchain. Each transaction costs a little bit of ether, the Ethereum cryptocurrency. Think of it like buying storage online.
"Gas" is a measure of how complicated a blockchain transaction is. Signing up on Peepeth takes 82000 gas, for example. Posting takes 27500 gas. Gas is just a measure; it is priced in ether.
You can pick your gas price. Set a low gas price and your transaction will take longer. Too low and it might never get picked up.
The "Cheapest" option is best if your action isn't urgent. It'll appear on Peepeth instantly, anyway. (You'll be notified when your transaction gets confirmed).
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Offer Ensō
Instead of a Like button, Peepeth has the Ensō. Offer Ensō to timeless Peeps that enlighten, inspire, or entertain.
- Offer a maximum of 1 Ensō per day.
- An Ensō is forever. There is no undo.
Ensō (円相 , "circle") is a circle that is hand-drawn in one uninhibited brushstroke. It represents creativity, freedom of expression, and unity.
Why Ensō?
The Ensō is used on Peepeth to encourage the creation of dignified, beautiful, and timeless content. Although a symbol of Zen Buddhism, it is used here to represent the secular values above.
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Immortalize your name
Write your name directly the Peepeth smart contract. You'll gain some Peepeth cred and get a lock icon on your profile page.
Registering your name shows other users you've made a small investment in your Peepeth account. Others can filter out accounts who have not registered. It provides no extra functionality.
Your name is saved to the blockchain, but this cements it directly to the Peepeth smart contract.
Click "Register now" below. You'll need a small amount of ether to power the transaction (usually 2-25 cents' worth).
Add verifications
Prove ownership of your social media accounts through the blockchain.
Securely show that you are "the real" you by linking your Twitter and GitHub accounts. Get a or next to your name, linking to your page on the respective site. Verify multiple accounts and your verification badge will appear in a darker shade.
- Your account must be Web3-enabled
- You need some ether (the Ethereum cryptocurrency)
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Please check back later!Manage your verifications in Settings (choose which verification to display).
Prove it's you
Prove ownership of your Twitter account through the blockchain.
Securely show that you are "the real" you. Get a next to your name, linking to your Twitter page.
Tweet a specific message. Pay a fee (0.005 eth), and Peepeth's smart contract will verify your account using an oracle.
Verify your Twitter account
Step 1: Tweet this message.
Please post your verification message on Twitter, not on Peepeth.
TweetDeck doesn't work: please use Twitter directly.
Step 2: Submit request and pay fee (0.025 eth). 0.005 during beta
Step 3: Wait 60 minutes.
Your Tweet will be verified in about 60 minutes (make sure it's public).
Problems?
Link your GitHub account
Prove ownership of your GitHub account through the blockchain. (GitHub is a popular online tool used by software programmers.)
Securely show that you are "the real" you. Get a next to your name, linking to your GitHub page.
Create a GitHub Gist with a specific message. Pay a fee (0.008 eth), and Peepeth's smart contract will verify your account using an oracle.
Verify your GitHub account
Step 1: Post a gist with this filename and contents.
Your Gist must be public
Step 2: Submit request and pay fee (0.025 eth). 0.008 during beta
Step 3: Wait 60 minutes.
Your gist will be verified in about 60 minutes (make sure it's public).
Problems?
Gain Insight
Know yourself.
Securely show that you are "the real" you. Get a next to your name, linking to your Twitter page.
Tweet a specific message. Pay a fee (0.005 eth), and Peepeth's smart contract will verify your account using an oracle.
Why sign in?
Q: Peepeth is asking me to sign in, but it looks like I already have. What's going on?
Congrats! You've saved your account to the blockchain. Peepeth can see your public Ethereum address through MetaMask, and is displaying the associated blockchain account. That's why it looks like you're signed in.
However, Peepeth.com doesn't yet know if you control your Ethereum address. Signing in proves that you do.
Q: How does sign in work?
When you click "Sign in", a MetaMask window will pop up asking you to "Sign" a message, which proves you control your address. It just takes a few clicks. No email or password are required.
Q: Does signing in let Peepeth execute blockchain transactions on my behalf?
No. It only proves to us that you control your Ethereum address. To read more about MetaMask's "sign" feature, click here.
Sign in with Web3
Show us it's you by signing a special message.
Signing in proves to us that you control your Ethereum address. Click below to open the signing popup; then click "Sign".
Signing a message is safe. Signed messages cannot impersonate Ethereum transactions. Signing will not compromise your private key. To read more about message signing in MetaMask, click here.
Great! Now click "Sign"
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Batch-saving
Peepeth is cheap to use because it lets you bulk-save actions to the blockchain. That means you can post and follow on Peepeth.com for free, and then save everything to the blockchain in one transaction.
Some of your actions (like Peeps and follows) are saved to Peepeth.com, but haven't been saved to the blockchain yet. To immortalize them, click "Save to blockchain", and all your outstanding actions will be written to the blockchain in a single transaction.
Peepeth lets you save 15 actions off-chain before you must save them all to the blockchain. That number may later change.
Save to the blockchain
Some actions have not been saved to the blockchain yet. To lock your actions, save them to the blockchain now in a single transaction.
You can take up to 15 off-chain actions before saving them.
Peepeth lets you batch-save your actions to the blockchain for ease of use and to save on transaction fees.
Your Peeps are currently saved to IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) and on Peepeth's servers, but are not indexed on the blockchain. Saving to the blockchain will make your Peeps available to anybody with access to the Ethereum network and IPFS. Currently, readers must access your Peeps through Peepeth.com, which could be blocked or censored by third parties.
Save early and save often. The only way to provably timestamp a Peep is to record it on the blockchain. All Peeps saved in a batch must be marked with the same timestamp (although on Peepeth they will show their original creation dates). So immediately save your critical Peeps to the blockchain.
Sign & save
Sign your data to save it to the blockchain (free). You'll sign this IPFS hash (click to verify):
You can take up to 15 off-chain actions before signing. Read more here.
Sign to save
Sign your data to save it to the blockchain (free). You'll sign the following IPFS hash:
🎉 Your first Peep! 🎉
Congrats! Your Peep is live but isn't on the blockchain yet. To save it, click "Save to blockchain" below or in the sidebar.
You can post up to 15 Peeps before you must save them to the blockchain in a single transaction. Read more.
Peepeth lets you batch-save your actions to the blockchain for ease of use and to save on transaction fees.
Your Peeps are currently saved to IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) and on Peepeth's servers, but are not indexed on the blockchain. Saving to the blockchain will make your Peeps available to anybody with access to the Ethereum network and IPFS. Currently, readers must access your Peeps through Peepeth.com, which could be blocked or censored by third parties.
Save early and save often. The only way to provably timestamp a Peep is to record it on the blockchain. All Peeps saved in a batch must be marked with the same timestamp (although on Peepeth they will show their original creation dates). So immediately save your critical Peeps to the blockchain.
Now: Post your first Peep!
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Promote your brand
Brands are welcome on Peepeth.
The best way to market your brand is to become a member of the Peepeth community. Good examples:
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There is no undo.
If you do not have access to the new address, you will lose access to your account.
You will be signed out immediately. You can then sign in using your new address.
⚠️ You're about to transfer control of your Peepeth account to a self-managed key.
Warning: If you lose your private key, you'll no longer have access to your Peepeth account.
Enable email access
Sign in to Peepeth using just your email address, no dapp browser required.
- No need for a dapp browser; no more signing batches.
- No passwords; get emailed a sign-in link.
- You can still sign in with your master Ethereum address.
- Read more.
Add an authorized address
Link another Ethereum address to your Peepeth account. You'll be able to take all the usual actions using your new address (sign in, peep, follow, etc), except manage other authorized addresses (which only your master address can do).
Why? Access Peepeth using different keys, potentially on different devices.
Note: This is not an address change. It simply lets you use Peepeth with an additional Ethereum address.
Disable an authorized address
To proceed, click "Sign and disable". You'll be asked to sign a message confirming your intent, which will be broadcast to the blockchain.
Peepeth Code
(Terms of use)
- Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful speech and the inability to listen to others, I am committed to cultivating loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy and happiness to others and relieve others of their suffering.
- Knowing that words can create happiness or suffering, I am determined to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence, joy, and hope.
- I will not spread news that I do not know to be certain and will not criticize or condemn things of which I am not sure.
- I will refrain from uttering hostile and divisive words, and will strive for harmony and mutual understanding.
- I am determined to make all efforts to reconcile and resolve conflicts in my interactions, however small.
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...and no spam!
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To stand the test of time:
- Ignore trolls.
- Check for typos.
- Check your ego.
Are you sure?
This peep looks like it may violate the terms of service (based on comparisons with historical data). Please edit your peep or confirm your mindful intent.
Pin a Peep
On Peepeth, you can only pin other people's Peeps.
Pinning is a way to honor someone else's contribution while showcasing your values.
You can only pin once every 24 hours.
Peepeth Points (referral points)
Earn Peepeth Points by referring friends.
- Sign up only: 1 point
- One verification: 5 points
- Two verifications: 10 points
- Mosquito badge: 25 points!
Points are earned for the actions of the people you refer to Peepeth. Points are just for fun. They have no value, and are not on the blockchain.
Invite friends by clicking "Invites" from the main menu, or by clicking below.
🔥 Peepstreaks 🔥
Your Peepstreak is the number of consecutive days you've peeped.
- Earn the 🔥 badge after a 3-day peepstreak.
- See the peepstreak leaders!
- Don't break your streak!
Peepeth Pledge
Adapted from Thich Nhat Hanh's "The Fourth Mindfulness Training".
- Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful speech and the inability to listen to others, I am committed to cultivating loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy and happiness to others and relieve others of their suffering.
- Knowing that words can create happiness or suffering, I am determined to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence, joy, and hope.
- I will not spread news that I do not know to be certain and will not criticize or condemn things of which I am not sure.
- I will refrain from uttering hostile and divisive words, and will strive for harmony and mutual understanding.
- I am determined to make all efforts to reconcile and resolve conflicts in my interactions, however small.
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...and no spam!
Politics on Peepeth
As a courtesy to others, please include the #politics hashtag in your political Peeps.
Peepeth's mission is to encourage mindful engagement and positive contribution. Many people find political discussion frustrating, stressful, and triggering. Peepeth gives you the choice to ignore such content.
Please include the #politics hashtag in your Peeps that are likely to prompt reactive responses.
Invite friends
Invite friends and earn Peepeth Points!
Option 1: Referral link
Share this referral link to rack up Peepeth Points!
Option 2: Personal invites
Your bookmarked Peeps
Bookmarks are for those with an Authenticity badge or above (from the crowdfunding campaign).
Rethinking social media
Peepeth is a social network for those who value mindful, responsible engagement:
- Features encourage thoughtful content while discouraging reactive and hateful posts.
- No ads. Peepeth is accountable to users, not advertisers.
- Peepeth gives you control of your online legacy because data is saved to the Ethereum blockchain. Blockchain data is open, decentralized, and immutable.
The Problem
Social media is broken.
Advertising-driven social networks are taking a toll on our wellbeing. They:
- Invade our privacy and sell our data
- Have control and custody of our online identities
- Are filled with trolling, harrassment, and flame wars
- Manipulate our feeds to increase engagement at almost any cost
Peepeth is Different
Peepeth promotes mindful, responsible, self-aware speech.
- Features encourage mindful engagement & positive contribution. Peepeth encourages you to think before you post or "like", support charity, and learn more about yourself.
- No ads: Peepeth doesn't optimize for ad impressions (which introduces perverse incentives for platforms who do).
- Data is saved to an open, public, and permanent database (the Ethereum blockchain). Anyone can make an interface for Peepeth's public data.
Why Blockchain?
The blockchain puts you in control
On Peepeth, accounts and posts (“peeps”) are stored on the blockchain. That gives you exclusive control over your account and content. No intermediary is required for you to post or access data.
No edit or delete
Peeps are publicly accessible, potentially forever. This creates accountability and gives your words more weight. The result is more considered peeps.
Peepeth's open datastore is strongly censorship resistant because the blockchain is immutable. What gets written to the blockchain cannot be edited or removed. Note, however, that Peepeth.com is moderated, and will not display content that violates the terms of use. See Can Peepeth be censored? below.
Transparency
All data is openly stored on the Ethereum blockchain. Anyone can monitor the blockchain to see what Peepeth.com is not displaying. Some users will be able to easily audit moderated content on Peepeth.com itself.
Spam resistant
Peepeth is spam-resistant because it costs money to write to the blockchain. Don’t worry— Peepeth foots the bill for you— but spammers lose their free-peeping privilege, making spamming a relatively expensive prospect.
Alternate apps
Anyone can start their own front-end interface that reads and writes Peepeth data (yourPeepeth.com), because the blockchain protocol is open.
Monetize with tips
Accept tips in cryptocurrency (Peepeth charges a 10% fee).
Verifications
Verify your identity by linking your other social media accounts through the blockchain. Twitter and GitHub currently supported; more coming soon. Peepeth charges a fee in cryptocurrency for verifications.
Other blockchain services
There are many other possibilities for blockchain-based services in the future. Peepeth can interact with other smart contracts (self-executing computer programs on the Ethereum blockchain) to provide decentralized services.
Opinionated Features
Peepeth's mission is to encourage mindful engagement and positive contribution, both online and in the world.
The blockchain is only part of the story. Peepeth's features encourage thoughtful, responsible engagement, and discourage hate, spam, and reactive posts.
Charity badge
How can we do good most effectively? Buy a charity badge to support and raise awareness for an important, neglected, and tractable problem: malaria.
Your charity badge is shown on your avatar, bumps you to the top of follower suggestions, and gives you serious Peepeth-cred (among other on-site benefits).
Together, we’ve purchases over 1390 long-lasting insecticidal bed nets from the Against Malaria Foundation, the top-ranked charity by several top Effective Altruism charity evaluators. Learn more here.
One "like" per day
Instead of a Like button, Peepeth has the once-per-day Ensō. Its rarity makes it more special to receive, and it encourages the creation of dignified, beautiful, and timeless content. An Ensō is forever; there is no undo.
Ensō (円相 , "circle") is a circle that is hand-drawn in one uninhibited brushstroke. It represents creativity, freedom of expression, and unity.
Insight badge (in development)
The words you use reliably predict your Big Five personality traits. Learn more about yourself by having powerful artificial intelligence derive your personality traits from your public peeps, and compare your results on Peepeth to your other social media accounts. Keep your results private, delete them forever, or display them on your profile.
This feature is a fun way to learn more about yourself, and to find others you might be interested in following. It's an optional paid service.
Insight credits can also be gifted. One credit entitles you to perform this analysis on your peeps or on your content on another public social media account. Learn more here (in development).
Are you sure?
Peepeth periodically reminds you to review your post before committing it to the blockchain, resulting in fewer typos and greater reflection before posting.
#Politics
(In development) Many people find online political discussion frustrating and stressful. On Peepeth, users are urged to include the #politics hashtag in political peeps. This hides the content (but not the peep) by default (users must click "reveal"), giving users the freedom to ignore potentially toxic discussions. This is an evolving solution to a tough problem.
Less "me", more "we"
You can pin a peep to your profile. Unlike Twitter, however, you must pin someone else’s post (not your own).
Code of conduct
Peepeth’s 130-word terms of use is adapted from a discourse on the Buddhist doctrine of Right Speech by Thich Nhat Hanh (in secular form). Peepeth.com's enforcement of the code is transparent.
See the code here.
More on the way
Peepeth is just getting started. There are other novel features in the pipeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peepeth scalable? Will it clog the Ethereum network?
Peepeth has pioneered innovative techniques to batch content in a small number of blockchain transactions. No matter how many users it has, the core functionality will execute a constant number of transactions (not including other optional blockchain features).
What does Peepeth mean?
Check this for more (including pronunciation)!
Is Peepeth “Twitter on the blockchain”?
Peepeth may look similar to existing services, but Peepeth is fundamentally different because of its use of the blockchain, its focus on encouraging positive contribution, and lack of reliance on ads.
- Peepeth optimizes for thoughtfulness, self-awareness, and charity, not ad impressions.
- Peepeth's back-end is open and immutable. Peeps are forever; which encourages more thoughtful posts.
- Peepeth doesn't control your account or content (you do).
Can Peepeth be censored?
Peepeth.com is moderated. It is not a neutral “anything goes” platform, despite the immutability of its datastore. The emphasis here is on cultivating mindful engagement, positive contribution, and self-awareness. Peeps that are not in accord with the terms of service will be removed, by default, from the main feed.
Moderation is transparent on Peepeth.com, because of the open nature of the blockchain. That keeps Peepeth.com accountable to users, who are free to build and use another front-end for Peepeth data.
Like nearly every other site, Peepeth.com is moderated. Peepeth's datastore (the blockchain) is immutable, but Peepeth.com will not display content that violates its code of conduct.
Unfortunately, censorship resistance is often misinterpreted as Peepeth's sole raison d'être. It is not. Rather, Peepeth's focus is on cultivating mindful engagement and positive contribution (read more). The censorship resistance of the blockchain plays an important part in that, albeit a nuanced one, and is not the end in itself.
Confused about what Peepeth is all about? Learn more here.
Looking for an unmoderated experience? Check out Gab and Minds.
Can Peepeth be used for criminal purposes?
Peepeth’s criminal appeal is limited. Pairing payments and communications on the same channel reveals more info about criminals and their networks than non-crypto communication channels used with crypto payments. Pairing communication and money removes a level of anonymity because of the traceable nature of blockchain transactions.
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Questions? Peep the FAQ and About pages.
For fast answers, ask on the Discord server.
or email Peepeth (slower).