Click App Partners with Campaign Verify to Ensure Authentic Media Content from Trusted Politician Identities

Click and Campaign Verify provide a solution to Safeguard the Public from Political Scams

With Click “Deep Reals,” you can view authenticated photos and videos linked to political identities, giving voters the confidence to trust content from politicians online and on social media platforms.

Click, is a groundbreaking product that fights misinformation by making it simple to capture and publish authenticated content, powered by the Nodle network.

We are taking that a step further via our partnership with Campaign Verify. Campaign Verify is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that provides identity verification services for U.S. political campaigns, parties, and PACs.

We are offering an innovative end-to-end solution that pairs verified political identities with trustworthy content from these verified politicians. This trusted content, or as we call it “Deep Reals,” includes photos and videos accompanied by immutable digital proofs of authenticity. Deep Reals ensure that content can be confidently shared across all social media platforms plus messaging apps and consumed as trustworthy content.

This year, as over 50 countries are holding elections and more than 2 billion people worldwide head to the polls, we anticipate a surge in stories about political misinformation and disinformation. These issues were highlighted as significant public concerns during the recent U.S. presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. We have already seen deepfakes of Vice President Kamala Harris arise, since Joe Biden dropped out of the race.

In response, Campaign Verify and Click have moved quickly to join forces and bring more truthful content to the forefront this election season, ensuring voters have access to accurate information.

How does it work?

We have integrated Click and Campaign Verify’s complementary services to offer a novel approach to fact-checking political content. Click and Campaign Verify are leveraging a new authorization token integration that securely links a politician’s identity to a Click account (or wallet). This allows audiences to trust the content, or “Deep Reals,” posted by those politicians, ensuring that the identity and content are genuine and not impersonated, edited, or AI-generated. Campaign Verify authorization tokens act as credentials that prevent political campaigns from spreading disinformation and spoofing. They enhance campaigns’ ability to reach voters and supporters while helping to maintain trust in U.S. political discourse and elections. Once Campaign Verify approves a political identity verification request, the political entity can generate an authorization token, which can be used by partners and services like Click. Politicians then authenticate their photos and videos by signing them through Click’s digital trust network, ensuring the authenticity of their content for supporters and the general public.

We envision a future where misinformation is significantly reduced, especially during elections. By equipping voters with tools to verify the authenticity of digital content, we empower them to make informed decisions based on accurate and reliable information. This partnership establishes an unprecedented level of transparency and trust for political content on social media.

In a recent interview at BootstrapLabs, I talked about the importance of Click for consumers surrounding the upcoming elections. Some key Click features that make this partnership with Campaign Verify possible (and mentioned in that interview), include:

• Proof of Provenance: Each piece of content captured through Click is cryptographically signed and stored on-chain via zkSync, the leading Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, ensuring its authenticity and source.
• Content Certification: Click supports the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) and is a member of the Adobe-led Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI).
• Accessibility: Click is available on both iOS and Android plus at clickapp.com. Click enables anyone with a smartphone to join our network and contribute to a more truthful digital landscape.

The Click app is currently available for download on both iOS or Android, and all content captured with Click can be accessed via the app and on our website at Clickapp.com. A new “Elections 2024” content channel has been created where users can sign their election-related content.

Thanks for reading, and please vote this election season!

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As we near the midpoint of the year, we’re thrilled to share some exciting updates on Nodle’s progress and achievements. Our continuous growth, strategic partnerships, and innovative solutions highlight our commitment to revolutionizing the DePIN ecosystem. Here’s a comprehensive look at our recent milestones:

Click & Nodle at Consensus 2024

We had a very productive time at Consensus in May.

Micha Benoliel, our Co-founder & CEO was interviewed live on Coindesk TV and the full interview is published on CoinDesk here (start at 10:33). Micha spoke with Jenn Sanasie and Helene Brauun about media authentication, the 2024 elections and how our Click app will play a vital role in proving reality. We also covered Nodle’s recent growth to over 130K DAU and close to 1M MAU. There’s also a clip of his interview on X.

Nodle Partners with Massive to Allow Nearly Half a Million Active Nodle Users to Participate in the AI Economy

We’re recently announced a new partnership with Massive! Nodle is partnering with Massive to deploy opportunities, also known as “Smart Missions” for nearly half a million active Nodle Network devices, allowing them to participate in the AI economy and earn rewards. Massive is a 100% opt-in peer-to-peer network designed to unlock the public web. Through this partnership, Massive will reward Nodle app users in exchange for the internet connectivity provided by their smartphones.

YTD Growth: A Testament to Organic Success

Our total mobile app portfolio has been on an impressive upward trajectory. In the past four months, we have welcomed over 300,000 new users across our Nodle app, Click app, and Nodle Hotspot app. This remarkable growth has been entirely organic, underscoring the strength and engagement of the Nodle community. The word-of-mouth (WOM) effect has been instrumental in building our network, complemented by our strategic focus on PR/press, storytelling, organic social media, partnerships, and content marketing.

This surge translates to an average of 17% month-over-month growth, positioning us for an even more robust second half of the year. As we prepare to roll out the Nodle DePIN on zkSync and ramp up both our product development and marketing efforts, the future looks incredibly promising.

Democratizing Media: Nodle’s Integration with Filecoin

Nodle’s integration of Filecoin is a strategic move to decentralize data storage. Filecoin, as a pioneer DePIN, provides a robust platform for storing data in a distributed manner. By leveraging Filecoin, Nodle aims to enhance its data storage infrastructure’s security and reliability.

The Click Camera app–a flagship product of Nodle–is set to utilize zkSync to enable users to capture verified images and videos. Cryptographically signed using C2PA technology developed by Adobe and part of the Linux Foundation, these verified media files carry a unique signature that confirms their authenticity. Integrating Filecoin and zkSync into the Click Camera app marks a significant step towards liberating access to verifiable media.

Nodle’s integration of Filecoin and migration to zkSync represent a significant leap forward in the quest for decentralized and trustworthy media storage. Through the Click Camera app, Nodle is democratizing access to verifiable media, allowing individuals worldwide to contribute to the authenticity and reliability of information.

Strengthening the DePIN Ecosystem with IoTeX Partnership

We announced our partnership with IoTeX, solidifying Nodle as the leading network among DePIN ecosystems. According to IoTeX DePINscan data, Nodle boasts over 780,000 active monthly mobile devices in its network. This partnership is set to enhance interoperability across the ecosystem, driving increased awareness and adoption of Nodle.

Through strategic alliances and cutting-edge technology, Nodle is reshaping the DePIN landscape. Our solutions prioritize accuracy, privacy, and accessibility, enabling real-world applications that make a significant impact.

Expanding Our Technology Footprint: Intergalactic Labs’ IP Portfolio

Intergalactic Labs, the innovative force behind Nodle, holds an impressive IP portfolio of 80 patents. These patents encompass critical systems, DePIN wireless architectures, data validation, and proof of location through digital witnesses, particularly for authenticated media content. This robust intellectual property foundation positions us at the forefront of technological advancements in the DePIN space.

Enhancing Data Security with Hayden AI Partnership

Another exciting development is our partnership with Hayden AI, a new customer for Nodle’s content authentication solution, ContentSign. This SDK, which powers our Click consumer app, will now be integrated into Hayden AI’s technology to bolster data security in major cities. Hayden AI leads the US market in mobile autonomous systems for enforcing bus lanes, bus stops, and bike lanes.

Nodle’s ContentSign will enhance Hayden AI’s chain of custody process, providing a secure and verifiable content trail for traffic enforcement evidence. Each event will be recorded on-chain with a unique identifier and provenance data, supporting the new C2PA standard. This partnership is expected to generate tens of millions of records per month, significantly contributing to public safety and data integrity.

Looking Ahead

As we continue to grow and innovate, we remain committed to our mission of building a robust and interconnected DePIN ecosystem. Our recent achievements are just the beginning, and we look forward to further advancements and collaborations that will drive the future of decentralized infrastructure.

Stay tuned for more updates and join us on this exciting journey. Thank you for being a part of the Nodle community!

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Deep Reals — How Digital Authenticity Delivers Real-World Trust

A new era of trust in the AI age

In the ever-evolving digital media landscape of deepfakes and disinformation, a new term encapsulates the growing need for authenticity and truth in our online interactions: “Deep Reals.” Coined in a recent post by Grace Carney from Union Square Ventures, this concept perfectly aligns with the innovative capabilities of the Click app. As an early advocate for more authenticity on the Internet, I’m diving into what Deep Reals are and how anyone can harness their power through the Click app.

What are Deep Reals?

Deep Reals represents a paradigm shift in digital content creation and validation. Or, as Grace Carney describes it, “A deep real is an inversion of a deep fake. It’s not assuming everything is real and that we just need to demonstrate something’s fakeness. Rather it assumes everything is fake and that we need to sufficiently demonstrate something’s realness.”

Unlike deep fakes, which are manipulated to deceive, Deep Reals are rooted in verifiable authenticity. They leverage blockchain and advanced technologies to ensure the integrity of media content, making it impossible to tamper with without detection. In an era where misinformation can spread like wildfire, Deep Reals offer a beacon of trust.

The Click App: A Tool for Creating Deep Reals

The Click app, available at clickapp.com, is at the forefront of this movement. Designed for both casual users and professionals, Click enables the creation of Deep Reals with ease. The app integrates seamlessly with smartphones, allowing users to capture photos and videos that are automatically authenticated and secured.

Key Features of Click:

1. Automatic Authentication: Every photo or video captured through Click is immediately authenticated using blockchain technology. This ensures that the content is time-stamped and its origin is verified.

2. Provenance Tracking: Click tracks the entire lifecycle of a media file, providing a detailed history of where, when, and how it was created and shared. It supports the new industry standard for content provenance C2PA.

3. Tamper-Proof: The app’s trusted environment employs sophisticated cryptographic techniques and technologies used by banking apps to make any unauthorized alterations detectable. Users can trust that their content remains as they intended.

4. User-Friendly Interface: Despite its advanced capabilities, Click offers an intuitive interface, making the creation of Deep Reals accessible to anyone, regardless of technical expertise.

5. Easily shared: Any Deep Real can easily be shared online on websites, social media, or any messaging platform using short links. Click Deep Reals links are comparable to YouTube videos and links.

6. Digital witnesses: The Click app is built on top of the Nodle network, and any participating mobile node will soon become a digital witness, enhancing the proof that a Click user really shot a photo or a video in the location and time indicated by the deep real.

Why Do Deep Reals Matter?

The line between reality and fabrication is increasingly blurred in today’s digital age. Deep fakes have shown us the dark side of artificial intelligence, where videos and images can be manipulated to spread falsehoods. Deep Reals, on the other hand, harness the power of technology for good. They provide a way to counteract misinformation, restore trust in digital content, and protect individuals and organizations from reputational damage.

Real-World Applications

The potential applications for Deep Reals are vast. Journalists can use Click to ensure the integrity of their reporting, knowing that their media cannot be tampered with. Legal professionals can potentially rely on authenticated content as evidence in court. Citizens can prove incidents and local moments in their cities and municipalities. Everyday users can preserve their personal memories with the assurance that they remain genuine and own the content they share on social platforms. The Click app’s ability to democratize the creation of Deep Reals makes it a powerful tool in the fight against disinformation. In addition, all Click Deep Reals provide ownership and a way to trace that ownership, enabling users and creators to receive tips and attribution for their creations and payments for using their content.

As our digital world expands, the importance of authenticity and trust cannot be overstated. Deep Reals, enabled by the innovative Click app, offers a promising solution to the challenges posed by deep fakes and other forms of digital manipulation. By making the creation of verifiable media accessible to all, Click is not just redefining digital content — it’s helping to build a more trustworthy internet for everyone.

Come join us on this mission.

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Set to redefine the landscape of decentralized peer-to-peer networks (DePIN), Nodle and OpSec have announced a new partnership. This collaboration aims to propel the deployment of decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain nodes to new heights, leveraging OpSec’s cutting-edge decentralized computing architecture and Nodle’s extensive network of smartphone-enabled connectivity.

What’s in Store?

OpSec’s platform offers a decentralized computing framework that streamlines the hosting and management of applications across distributed networks. This one-click solution simplifies what was once a complex process, making decentralized computing more accessible than ever.

The collaboration begins with Nodle deploying images of its zkSync validator nodes onto OpSec’s decentralized cloud infrastructure. This deployment is not only facilitated by OpSec but also ensures the monitoring of computing resources allocated to these nodes, ensuring optimal performance and security.

Meanwhile, Nodle brings its unique DePIN, comprised of hundreds of thousands of smartphones worldwide. These devices serve as nodes at the network edge, connecting and verifying data in a decentralized manner. Now, in partnership with OpSec, Nodle’s vision of a seamlessly connected world takes a giant leap forward.

Moreover, this initiative will make a version of Nodle’s Node publicly available, fostering transparency and accessibility within the DePIN network.

Nodle is exploring how this decentralized computing can be used to run other parts of its critical infrastructure. For example with Nodle’s new media authentication app Click, this partnership can make available decentralized computing power for hosting verified images and media.

Why Does It Matter?

Decentralization lies at the heart of this partnership. By integrating with OpSec, Nodle expands its decentralization efforts which is crucial for the resilience and reliability of the DePIN network. This distributed architecture mitigates single points of failure and enhances the network’s overall redundancy, essential to its long-term stability.

With OpSec’s infrastructure providing redundancy, the Nodle Network gains increased reliability, ensuring consistent performance despite varying loads and potential disruptions. This reliability is paramount for the success of decentralized networks, making them more attractive to users and developers alike.

Collaboration = Stronger Network Solutions

This partnership displays the evolution of blockchain and decentralized computing. By joining forces, OpSec and Nodle demonstrate how collaboration can lead to more robust, scalable, and resilient network infrastructure. These advancements pave the way for broader adoption and more innovative uses of decentralized technologies.

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First, we’d like to take a moment to express our gratitude to the participants who made this contest a huge success!

We were overwhelmed with the number of incredible Clicks received–1,824 to be exact–and the quality of the entries. From newsworthy captures to real-life inspiring moments, breathtaking landscapes, and the beautiful photographic talent behind every shot, this contest attested to what we worked so hard for: a wide range of photos via a media authentication app that crosses a variety of use cases.

Now, let’s get to the long awaited winning Clicks:

1st: Stranded boat on the beach of Ferragudo, Portugal.

Author: @Alexand06949551

Ferragudo, Faro, Portugal

This image initially gives a sad perspective of a boat stranded after a major storm in January.
It so happens that the author of this photo captured it only a few days before it was rescued and taken for repairs, so it would soon be able to live a happy life on the sea…

Newsworthy indeed. And here’s a link to the video of its removal back to the water, where it belongs. Último barco encalhado em praia de Ferragudo já foi retirado

2nd place: If peace was an image.

Author: @ChadArmel

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States

This image offers so much. Peace, happiness, nature, REAL LIFE.

In a world where everything you see shared on Social Media makes you wonder if it’s real or a combination of filters and image manipulation, this is proof that this kind of bliss actually exists. Let’s hope we all find time to sit in appreciation to be alive, watching the sunrise–and hoping something will bite soon.

3rd place: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead

Author: @martolonius73

Manila, Philippines

Manila protesters gathered for unity, peace, and prosperity for the country.

Around 1,000 rallyists trooped to Morayta in Manila to show their support for the initiatives and assertion of ownership of President Marcos over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Wednesday, April 10.

They met in Morayta Street in Sampaloc, Manila at around 5 p.m. before marching to Mendiola Bridge.

Before their march, the group released doves as a symbol of peace and their peaceful protest.

The author was able to capture the movement at the exact time it happened, once again proving the authenticity of the event with Click.

To learn more about the march, read the full article: 1,000 rallyists gather in Morayta to support PBBM’s WPS

Keep Clicking your truth

This was the first–yet certainly not the last–contest promoted by Click Camera. The quality of the phenomenal entries was astonishing, and we decided to reward another 30 participants with their Clicks promoted daily on our Click Camera page on X, as well as 250 NODL, as a token of our appreciation (no pun intended).

Winners will be directly messaged from Click’s X.

Congratulations! And thank you for CLICKING WITH US!

Stay tuned for our next contest…

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We have some exciting news for you! It’s official. We’ve just announced we’re launching on zkSync, and will soon be joining the Ethereum community! In doing so, we’re strengthening our foundational technology to improve the scalability, security and interoperability of the Nodle Network. Plus, we’re bringing Click, our new content authentication app, to accelerate the growth of our Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) platform. This means an even better experience for 15,000+ early adopters of Click, 100,000+ Nodle daily active users and over 1 million token holders (NODL).

We are sure you’re asking yourself — Why? zkSync allows for lower fees and additional security. Plus, it brings Nodle’s new camera app, Click, to the Ethereum community and ecosystem. More detail below and in this post on Cointelegraph.

Specifically, Nodle’s launch on zkSync Era enables:

Scalability: By processing transactions off-chain and bundling them into a single transaction, Nodle achieves significant scalability improvements, enabling high throughput and lower transaction fees for consumers and enterprises.

Security: Leveraging Ethereum’s robust security model, Nodle ensures the integrity and immutability of transactions while maintaining user privacy through advanced cryptographic techniques.

Interoperability: Nodle’s EVM compatibility enhances interoperability across decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain networks, enabling seamless asset transfer and data exchange between different platforms.

Accessibility: zkSync makes Nodle’s network accessible to a broader audience of developers and users within the Ethereum ecosystem, DePIN, and beyond.

Furthering Nodle’s commitment to enter the Ethereum ecosystem, Nodle plans to build a ZK Stack hyperchain and natively integrate its ZK technology with zkSync in the coming months. As a hyperchain, Nodle’s DePIN ecosystem will be able to further increase its decentralization and maximize the benefits received from using the ZK technology available on zkSync.

Why the migration is beneficial to the Nodle Network:

Integration with Ethereum via ZkSync: The recent integration of Click–using blockchain technology to authenticate digital media, cryptographically signing and logging photos and videos onto Nodle’s blockchain–with Ethereum via zkSync is a significant advancement for the app. zkSync, a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, processes transactions off-chain while maintaining the security and decentralization of the mainchain. This integration increases throughput, reduces transaction costs, and enhances scalability and efficiency.

Benefits for Users and Enterprises: For individual users, the integration with Ethereum offers a reliable tool for authenticating content, crucial in combating the spread of misinformation. Furthermore, for media outlets and enterprise customers, Click’s transition to zkSync on Ethereum provides a scalable and cost-effective solution for verifying digital media.

Future Prospects and Interoperability: The integration with Ethereum opens up a world of opportunities for Click and other decentralized applications within the Ethereum ecosystem. Developers and users can seamlessly interact with Click, enhancing interoperability and accessibility. This ecosystem fosters innovation and collaboration, driving adoption across various industries.

Compatibility with Polkadot: Upcoming bridges developed by the Polkadot community on Polkadot Bridge Hub are expected to enhance compatibility between Polkadot and Ethereum. Additionally, the team is developing and getting audited a Nodle specific bridge to transition assets to zkSync.

In summary, Nodle’s Click app, powered by ContentSign technology and integrated with Ethereum via zkSync, establishes a digital trust network, ensuring the authenticity of digital media in a scalable and cost-effective manner. This integration not only benefits individual users but also provides a valuable tool for professionals and enterprises, solidifying Click’s position as a leader in media authentication. As technology continues to evolve, Nodle remains committed to empowering trust in the digital age.

📅 Migration Timeline:

• Q2 2024: Click and its services make the leap.
• Q3 2024: Nodle’s DePIN follows suit.
• Q4 2024: Stay tuned for more exciting updates!

The first initiative of Nodle’s DePIN on zkSync will be the deployment of Click. Click will be able to process transactions off-chain without sacrificing security and decentralization, while significantly increasing throughput and reducing transaction costs. This marks a significant advancement for Nodle by using blockchain technology for media authentication to fight misinformation leveraging the scalability and efficiency of zkSync.

By embracing Ethereum’s ecosystem and leveraging zSync and ZK Stack technologies, Nodle is paving the way for a more secure and trustworthy digital future.

As always, if you have a question, comment or idea — please reach out to us on socials or in our Discord, Telegram or Reddit communities. We’re building the future of Nodle and Click with you!

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As Click reaches its first 10,000 users, we look back at its journey and consider the significance of this milestone. And, if you’re not on the journey with us yet, please join by installing Click on iOS or Android.

Venturing into the realm of digital evolution, Click emerges as a pioneering force. Powered by ContentSign–Nodle’s proprietary technology which proves the integrity of data from its moment of capture via blockchain, a member of the Adobe-led Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), and supporting the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), Click is reshaping the landscape of media authentication and blockchain technology.

Let’s embark on a retrospective of Click’s remarkable progression over the past few months.

December: Breaking Ground on iOS

The anticipation builds as Click debuts on iOS, accompanied by an exclusive waitlist, stirring the excitement and curiosity of digital media enthusiasts worldwide.

Shortly after, our groundbreaking app gained recognition from esteemed platforms like PetaPixel and Cointelegraph, solidifying Click’s presence in the tech sphere. Following a a live demo, users witness firsthand the seamless integration of cutting-edge features designed to redefine the concept of trust via digital Proof of Authenticity.

January: Android Expansion Beckons

Click sets its sights on expanding its reach, announcing the imminent launch on Android, much to the delight of eager users awaiting its arrival.

Making waves at CES alongside Nodle, Click captures the attention of tech enthusiasts, paving the way for future collaborations and innovations. Influential tech media and publications join the wave and demonstrate an interest in what Click offers and how it can revolutionize various industries–from journalism to public safety. The Proffitt Show, Tech Radar, Evan Kirstel, and Behind the Chain shine the spotlight on Click, amplifying its visibility across diverse platforms.

February: Breaking Barriers on Android

The highly-anticipated launch on Android unfolds, marking a significant milestone in Click’s journey towards cross platform inclusivity and accessibility.

Grit Daily recognizes Click’s disruptive potential, highlighting its innovative approach to the Click app’s capabilities to leverage the immutable ledger on the blockchain for timestamping, geographic and cryptographic verification, and the ability to share authentic content with the world via a public blockchain that includes verifiable metadata.

March: A Flourish of Recognition and Expansion

Nodle champions Click’s advancements at ETH Denver. A long standing force in blockchain innovation, with 100,000 daily active users, and over 1,000,000 token holders, Nodle proudly announces Click to be deployed on Ethereum Layer 2 via a rollup. This rollup enables Click to process transactions off-chain while benefiting from Ethereum’s security and scalability for users.

Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of SXSW, Click captivates audiences with its innovative features and forward-thinking vision. As a host at the Grit Daily House, Nodle presents Click, and secures features and mentions in many publications including CNBC, SPIN, Financial Tech Times, and FintechTV, underscoring its growing influence within the tech community and beyond.

A digital trust network for social good

The culmination of March brings forth an educational livestream. Engaging users through a dynamic presentation, the Click team invited participants to immerse themselves in an interactive experience, fostering a sense of community and connection. During the livestream, the Click team announced the new “Click with Us” contest, igniting creativity and camaraderie amongst participants as they vie for recognition and rewards.

As Click continues to push boundaries and redefine the intersection of media authentication and blockchain, the journey unfolds with endless possibilities, inviting users to embark on a transformative experience, and join the fight against misinformation.

Join us as we pave the way for innovation, one Click at a time. Install Click on iOS or Android.

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Our new website not only has all the good old information you need to stay up-to-date with our products but also streamlines wallet connections and offers a map with real-time stats from the Network!

If you’ve been with us for a while, you already know that the Nodle Network is decentralized, secure, private, and scalable, making it perfect for digital witnesses, wireless signatures, smart missions and micro-transactions. It also facilitates global connectivity by leveraging smartphones as nodes to establish a digital trust framework for social good.

If you’re new, our website is your go-to companion for everything you need to know including FAQs, our blog plus all our latest products and our new consumer app, Click, for authenticating photo & video content.

The Nodle network is growing rapidly. We thought it would be helpful to develop a network view that’s easy to navigate, informative and transparent, giving all Nodle users access to stats.

Some of the highlights are right on our new homepage. You’ll notice a link to connect your wallet, which will take you to the “Nodle Client”–Nodle’s super user-friendly interface to manage your Nodle wallet.

At the very top, you can access live updates of the Network, including the map visualization of Nodle users, the number of active nodes, the NODL token price, and so much more!

Another amazing feature of the new website is our “Learn” link with all the updated information about Nodle, from introduction to Nodle IoT for users to SDK Integration for developers; EVERYTHING you need to understand can be found in that little treasure chest.

There’s also the option to dive into our products. Some are new, and others, revamped classics.

More about our products:

• Nodle App — The real OG:

The Nodle app offers a revolutionary way to earn crypto on your phone without needing extra hardware or crypto expertise. Anyone with a smartphone can join and start earning in just 90 seconds. The app prioritizes user privacy by not collecting personal information during onboarding, utilizing device locations solely for computing rewards, and locating Bluetooth devices upon owners’ requests.

• Connect X — The Bluetooth connectivity toolkit for global asset tracking:

Designed for low power and cost-effectiveness, ConnectX enables Bluetooth-enabled smart assets to be located and connected worldwide. Perfect for assets unable to support costly or power-intensive connectivity methods like cellular or Lora, ConnectX utilizes BLE connectivity, making it suitable for inexpensive, recyclable devices such as packages or containers.

ConnectX harnesses the Nodle network — to locate and connect assets via Bluetooth. Nodle-enabled phones worldwide contribute to a shared network, enabling smart devices provisioned anywhere to be discovered globally.

• ContentSign — The provenance and authenticity provider:

ContentSign assures your data remains untampered, unbreakable, and trustworthy. When anything can be fake, proving what’s real becomes essential. As AI manipulation reshape media, how can you be sure what we see online is real?

ContentSign ensures fraud prevention and maintains data integrity, using cryptographic digital watermarking to verify the authenticity of digital content like images, videos, and documents.

With ContentSign, businesses and consumers can confidently make decisions, knowing the information is accurate and genuine. The technology creates tamper-proof records of content ownership, benefiting industries such as insurance, legal, finance, journalism, and education. Integration is seamless through versatile Cloud-based API, mobile SDK, or on-premise solutions.

ContentSign enables trustworthy Capture-to-chain workflows across industries.

• Click — The digital media content authenticator:

The world’s first digital trust network, Click, empowers creators and consumers to easily generate authentic content with verifiable metadata on a public blockchain. Click is made possible by ContentSign, Click’s proprietary technology, which leverages the blockchain to create a unique cryptographic signature.

Click can be used by a variety of people, including photographers, citizen journalists, reporters, law enforcement, sports fans, paparazzi, content creators, and more. It solves the common problem of determining whether photo and video content is truthful and authentic, addressing the challenge of verifying content authenticity, and supporting initiatives like C2PA, CAI, and Project Origin.

The blockchain’s immutability ensures that once data is recorded, it cannot be altered or tampered with.

These are the amazing results of the Nodle Network’s hard-working team.

What are you waiting for? See it for yourself: https://www.nodle.com/

Stop by, play around, and let us know what you think!

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The Nodle team is thrilled about our new app Click, the world’s first digital trust network, leveraging the Nodle Network, as an app for social good. Click empowers creators and consumers everywhere to easily create authentic media content. Click is on a mission to combat misinformation and bring truthful photos and videos to everyone via an immutable digital proof of authenticity. Install Click on iOS or Android.

Click works in 3 simple steps:
(1) Click — to capture photos and videos with the Click camera via the Click mobile app. The content captured is automatically C2PA certified.
(2) Swipe — to sign and record a proof of authenticity on the blockchain.
(3) Share — to a public web page with creator attribution (including date, time, and location of content capture). Captured content is automatically published on the web and can be shared anywhere on any messenger, website, blog, or social platform.

Now it’s time to see what you got!

This contest is intended to get the Nodle community’s support on our new app and to familiarize you with its features and, quite frankly, its awesomeness! We want to see your world through your eyes, taken with the Click Camera app, knowing that what you’re witnessing is real. If it’s newsworthy, even better!

The Nodle Team will choose the best Click. The winners will receive NODL prizes, and have their Click shared on both Click and Nodle X profiles.

The rules are simple:

1 — Install Click on iOS or Android
2 — Capture “newsworthy” photos
3 — Sign them to the “Click Contest” channel
4 — Post them on X with #clickyourtruth
5 — Follow @clickyourtruth on X (we’ll DM winners)

Enter as often as you want March 28-April 10.

Prizes:

1st: $1,000 USD worth of NODL
2nd: $500 USD worth of NODL
3rd: $250 USD worth of NODL

We can’t wait to see what you CLICK! Contest entries end on 4/10. The winners will be announced on 4/11, on @clickyourtruth and @nodle.network. Plus, winners will be featured here on our blog.

And remember, Click is for everyone! It’s especially useful for photographers, journalists, reporters, government, sports fans, celebrities, paparazzi, educators, instructors, content creators and YOU! So…what are you waiting for? Get Clicking! 🙂

Click with Us Contest Terms and Conditions

Help Grow Nodle’s Community with Click — Join the “CLICK WITH US” Contest! was originally published in Nodle on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Blockchains: The Layer 1 race may be over but Layer 2 is just beginning. (D)Apps look like the new Grail.

For many years, it has been hard for Web3 apps to provide users with a seamless experience to enable wide adoption. But, given the current trend Web3 apps are now becoming better and better at providing a user experience closer to the standards of web2. It is very likely that we will see in the next 18 months some Web3 apps reaching millions of daily active users. That was hard to believe just a year ago and will become the new reality.

The only app so far that managed to breakthrough over a million daily active users (DAUs) has been the Sweatcoin app but before issuing a token it was solely focused on a web2 architecture. Hopefully we will see more web3 native apps breaking these numbers soon. I researched the current numbers of DAUs for Defi mobile apps like Coinbase and Metamask since Defi has been the most popular application with a product market fit on blockchain. As shown on the graph below their activity is still below a million DAUs. We can argue that a more relevant metric for these Defi apps should be the number of monthly transacting users. So far they are among the most adopted mobile apps in the blockchain space.

Nodle with its DePiN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure) application on mobile has doubled its daily active users to 100,000 DAUs in the past few months. Similarly, Warpcast, the Farcaster client is off to a good start. As indicated in this Techcrunch post, Farcaster reached 140,000 users joining the network but it is still early to get access to any reliable daily activitity numbers.

It is unlikely that future successful native web3 apps will be able to scale fast and support over a million DAUs without economics that can work and a blockchain infrastructure that can handle the volume of transactions required.

Blockchain Focus is shifting from Layer 1 to Layer 2

In this graph below I make reference to the graph made by Joel Monegro from Placeholder who wrote about the blockchain application stack in Coindesk back in 2021. At the time he explains that in 10 years all apps would end up running on the Bitcoin network. Since Ethereum is getting a lot of traction with the forecasted ETF funds and given its dynamic developer ecosystem, I tend to think Bitcoin won’t be the only Layer 1 network in 7 years from now. It may also take a lot of time for Layer 2 networks on Bitcoin to get to the level of maturity reached by Ethereum for enabling developers to build all kind of applications. Other networks like Solana or Polkadot are also in the race to support this new generation of applications but both havn’t enabled the creation of Layer 2 networks. Solana is focused on supporting all applications on its Layer 1 since scalability is part of its commercial advantage together with low transactions fees. Polkadot on the other hand, plans to stop the support for parachains and wants to bring applications to its new Core Time proposition to sell block space. Its Core Time solution seems very comparable to Ethereum with Layer 2 networks.

When I look at the graph above that doesn’t even mention all Layer 1 networks in activity today, I forecast that they will end up competing to lower the cost of records and space on the blocks they produce to have a chance to stay relevant in the future.

That’s not the only relevant criteria, the maturity of the developers ecosystem, the availability of development tools, the interoperability and the access to capital based on the different ecosystem are all important.

With Layer 2 growing role to support the Web3 apps that will enable millions of users to interact with the blockchains on a daily basis it is clear that most of the biggest opportunities will be coming from teams building apps on that layer.

Nodle and the Click App

For Nodle, the blockchain development started on Stellar with the help of the Stellar Development Foundation and then evolved to enable the project to become its own layer 1 on substrate secured by the Polkadot network with the help of the Web3 Foundation Team.
Nodle’s latest application Click is a camera application that enables anyone to capture a photo or a video and prove its authenticity by making a record on the blockchain for free. Adoption of the beta version is early but the team behind Nodle believes there is a good chance that Click could be among the first web3 apps to be adopted by million of users this year. Given the rise of AI generated content, the number of deep fakes and the global political context with 50 countries going under elections in 2024, the demand for such tools should skyrocket 🚀

Click is running on the Nodle chain secured by the Polkadot network. This week, following its announcement at the Filecoin Foundation event during ETHDenver, it will start to test its layer 2 network with a rollup on zkSync

Many other web3 applications should follow…

Blockchains: The Layer 1 race may be over but Layer 2 is just beginning. was originally published in Nodle on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.