Digg Reboots Using Crypto for User Accounts and Wallets
Digg, a news aggregator founded by Kevin Rose, is set to relaunch with a focus on cryptocurrency integration. Key points include:
- Yuga Labs acquired Rose’s NFT company, Proof Collective, in 2024.
- Rose and Reddit co-founder Alex Ohanian are working on the Digg reboot.
- Digg will utilize technology from crypto wallet firm Privy for user authentication.
- The platform will support both self-custodied and embedded wallets.
- Users can pay $5 to join the “Groundbreakers” early-access community.
- Account usernames will transition to the final version of Digg 2.0.
- A desktop version and mobile app are under development.
- New features like “Gems” will reward user contributions.
Privy's integration marks a shift towards blockchain technologies, offering flexibility for future developments. Further details are expected as the project progresses.