Ok here’s the deal, Web3 has come a long way since 2008, and so have the spots where people actually talk and new users join in. Yeah, it’s all about decentralization, user ownership, data control, the whole vibe… but tons of projects hit a wall after launch or their token drop and just can’t onboard fresh users. So if that’s you, the real question is: Where do you actually show up in 2025?
Traditional Socials
X ( once upon a time Twitter)
Still the big boss when it comes to sheer numbers: about 600 million monthly users, with 58% under 35, perfect for catching that young, tech-savvy crowd.
X is where the news breaks, memes go viral, and Web3 key players hype their favorite projects. It’s the heartbeat of real-time culture and conversation.
Everything that then convert into a lot of communities that are active on Telegram and Discord, come from X.
PROS:
- Massive reach and exposure
- Real-time cultural influence and trends
- High concentration of Web3 influencers and enthusiasts
BUT: Even with big boss Elon, the conversation to so promised Web3 features didn’t really happen, and not yet there, It’s still Web2 at its core, centralized, with less focus on true user ownership and data control, but definetely still the biggest player in town.
Let’s then take a look to New Wave Socials (Built for Web3 Natives and to onboard Newbies)
If you want something that’s actually designed with decentralization in mind, where user data and identity really belong to you, here’s is a list for u:
Farcaster
Think of it as “Twitter for crypto builders.” It blew up last year with the launch of “Frames,” pushing daily active users from ~5k to 25k, with a tight-knit, high-signal community of around 40k daily active users and ~760k total.
It uses an on-chain identity system combined with off-chain content, so your core info is decentralized but content can flow smoothly. Whether you’re coding, creating NFTs, or just memeing, Farcaster’s community has your back.
Diamond (DeSo)
Like Twitter but with real crypto upside: all your posts, follows, likes, and profiles live on-chain, making your social graph portable across apps.
Every user gets a creator coin — a social token that rises and falls with your community demand. Fans can tip creators with real crypto “Diamonds,” and you can mint your posts as NFTs.
Plus, a wallet built-in that supports Google login and MetaMask makes onboarding a breeze.
Minds
An open-source, decentralized platform focused on privacy and free speech, running on Ethereum since 2015. Users earn Minds Tokens for engaging (posting, liking, sharing), which can boost content or convert to crypto.
It’s all about empowering users with data control, community moderation, and customizable groups, making it another solid pick for Web3 projects that want engaged and motivated users.