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Season 1Episode 43

Long Tail Social Token

November 4, 2022
30m
1 Guest

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About This Episode

In this episode of DevNTell, Narb welcomes guest Dusty to showcase the Long Tail Social Token (LTST). Dusty, a former game developer, explains his motivation for creating a project that prioritizes community growth and stable economic mechanics over the speculative nature of many current crypto projects. The demo covers the interplay between the LTST token and a tiered NFT system, where users can 'forge' assets to progress through levels of art and storytelling. Dusty details the infrastructure, including Ethereum-based contracts, a council-led bounty system for artists, and a unique 'true proof of stake' voting model designed to reward long-term commitment. The project initially targets the furry community to fill a gap in dedicated online creative spaces.

Key Takeaways

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Long Tail Social Token is designed to create a stable digital economy by pairing a currency with a tiered NFT product.

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The project features a 'forging' mechanic where users burn lower-tier NFTs to upgrade to higher-tier art, advancing the character's story from a PFP to a full comic page.

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A batch 'mining' system is implemented to return ended stakes to users efficiently, significantly reducing gas costs on the Ethereum network.

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Community governance is managed through a council that issues bounties to artists, rewarding them with tokens for contributing canon art and lore to the expanding set.

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The launch strategy includes a 21-day invite-only period to mitigate botting and ensure organic growth before open minting begins.

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The 'True Proof of Stake' voting system awards more voting power to users based on the duration of their stake, specifically peaking at the midpoint of their commitment.

Featured Guest

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Dusty

Founder @ Long Tail Social Token

Long Tail Social Token

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