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Picture this: you’re an #expat in a new city, unfamiliar with the local scene. Instead of aimlessly wandering or relying on the same old chain stores, someone tells you about https://presence.bio and you download it to your smartphone. As you explore the new city on Presence, you’re not just discovering local cafés, boutiques, and fitness studios. You’re earning digital rewards — PRS tokens — simply for engaging with your surroundings. This subtle shift changes everything. Suddenly, your curiosity is rewarded! The simple act of discovery, which has always been intrinsic to human nature, becomes a way to earn income! Read my latest article and learn how the Presence Protocol defines the future of SocialFi: https://lnkd.in/d8VyF3wm

Scaling SocialFi: The Secret Sauce of Starting Local and Thinking Big ?? The challenge of reaching one billion users in Web3 is on everyone's mind. At ZeroCodeLabs we empower businesses to drive customer engagement and loyalty through tokenized rewards and personalized experiences. We believe in starting lean and growing bigger. It's a proven approach that has worked for many successful products. ??Why starting with local businesses makes sense? Real Problems: Local businesses are often overlooked and struggle with digital marketing and engagement. Quick Adoption: Local businesses can implement new solutions faster, allowing us to prove product-market fit. Cost-Effective Scaling: The pressing nature of these problems means our acquisition cost per lead has been low, validating our approach. Community Growth: Local businesses bring loyal customers, fueling organic, community-driven growth. ?? But how is #PresenceProtocol going to benefit big consumer brands? Let me tell you why Presence Protocol is a great fit for them. Loyalty Systems: Big brands need effective loyalty programs. Our token-based system offers a blockchain-powered way to deepen engagement. Direct Consumer Relationships: We enable direct consumer engagement, bypassing traditional middlemen. Transparent Insights: Blockchain provides transparency, giving brands a clearer picture of consumer interactions for better decisions. New Marketing Models: Our tokenomics offer fresh ways to incentivize action, creating value for both sides. ??? Do we have the right team for this challenge? There's a lot to navigate, but we are the team that can deliver and has the expertise. Regulatory Navigation: Sanad Karkar, JD’s expertise in regulatory matters helps ensure compliance in global markets. Product Development: Our CTO, Stan Lagun, ensures Presence Protocol is scalable and built with quality. Tokenomics Expertise: Khalid Saqr, Ph.D. leads our tokenomics, creating sustainable value. Web3 Product Experience: Ayman Khattar, an experienced Web3 builder, ensures our protocol evolves with the space. Business Development: Our business development team excels in customer and merchant acquisition, giving us an edge in scaling. ??Starting local, thinking big Our strategy is what makes us different. Starting out lean lets us show what we can do quickly and build a strong base before we grow to work with bigger brands. Presence Protocol isn't just for local businesses; it's ready for adoption by bigger players in social commerce. We focus on a specific niche so we can build up steam and enter bigger markets and work with global brands. We're showing what we can do at every stage. We're thrilled to be working with partners like Polygon Labs as we continue to grow Presence Protocol. Facing challenges reaching local customers or scaling globally? Let’s discuss how Presence Protocol can help. ?? Read the light paper to learn more about our approach: https://lnkd.in/dEYMYwru

ZeroCodeLabs' Presence Protocol Accepted into Polygon's Prestigious Community Grants Program! ?? I’m thrilled to announce that #PresenceProtocol has reached another major milestone! After proving ourselves in the Polygon Labs Village program, we've been accepted into the highly competitive Polygon Community Grants Program. This exclusive opportunity is a testament to the strong partnership ZeroCodeLabs has developed with Polygon and their belief in our mission. We’re scaling Presence Protocol — opening thousands of smart accounts, onboarding merchants, and transforming social commerce through blockchain — all while delivering on our mission to make blockchain-powered social commerce a reality. With Polygon's continued support, we’re making a significant leap forward, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. ?? Why is this exciting? Being chosen out of many applicants signals Polygon's trust in our vision and the potential of Presence Protocol. With Polygon’s support, we’re bringing blockchain-powered commerce into the real world, pushing boundaries, and scaling our efforts further. ?? With Polygon as our partner, we’re building seamless user experiences and driving innovation in the SocialFi space. This is how a true partnership for real innovation works — Polygon's belief in our vision drives us forward. Shoutout to the entire team for their dedication. We’re just at the beginning, but our progress so far has been phenomenal. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue scaling Presence Protocol, working to expand merchant categories, onboard more communities, and bring the power of blockchain to social commerce to empower businesses and drive real economic growth! This partnership allows us to redefine how people connect and interact through Presence Protocol, empowering global communities to engage, transact, and grow. We’re creating a future where social commerce is driven by shared value, authentic relationships, and tangible real-world impact. #SocialFi #Web3 #Blockchain #Polygon #PresenceProtocol #ZeroCodeLabs

A heartfelt thank you to CV VC and CV Labs for the invitation to speak on behalf of ZeroCodeLabs at such a landmark event #cvsummit! It was thrilling to pitch once again on stage, and the panel discussion that followed was equally enriching. Being part of this extraordinary gathering in Zug, especially during the celebration of 10 years of Ethereum, was truly an honor. The innovation and bold decisions that have defined Crypto Valley are what make events like this possible, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these important conversations. Looking forward to continuing these conversations and building the future of Web3 together! ZeroCodeLabs empowers consumer brands to drive customer engagement and loyalty through tokenized rewards and personalized experiences, offering consumers effortless, real-world value from everyday interactions. #Web3 #Blockchain #Innovation #ZeroCodeLabs #CryptoValley #Zug #CVVC #CVLabs #Ethereum10

Presence Protocol: How we're building the future of social commerce for 316 million ambitious expat professionals across the globe In today's world, social connections drive commerce, and we're on the verge of a major shift in how things are done. Over the past five months, our team at Zero Code Labs — which was formed from the merger of Presence App and Zero Code — has been working hard to develop a new product strategy. This has led to the creation of the Presence Protocol, a SocialFi protocol that forms the basis of our platform and will soon be available for integration with other services. From the very beginning, the Web 3 space has been missing consumer-oriented products that address real-world problems. It's mostly been made up of infrastructure projects and tools designed for crypto enthusiasts. We're taking a big step by creating a hybrid Web 2.5 experience that uses the benefits of blockchain while keeping the user interface simple and user-friendly. Our solution is designed for users who don't have any crypto knowledge or experience. Given our extensive background in consumer and social applications, we're delivering a product that's truly designed for everyday people and easy to use. Presence Protocol is a blockchain-based SocialFi platform that connects local businesses with high-earning expat professionals. It's hard for 316 million internationals to find local services when they move, while local merchants miss out on these high-net-worth customers. Our platform uses AI-driven recommendations and geolocation to connect users with local businesses through a seamless, tokenized marketplace. The protocol introduces a concept called Earn As You Discover. We've made a lot of progress over this period, including the development and testing of the smart contracts. What's really interesting is our approach to tokenomics. We've used some pretty advanced methods inspired by computational fluid dynamics to make sure our economic model is robust and accurate. We've also introduced the first version of the Presence protocol in the Presence app, which we've tested for six weeks, both internally and in a public beta. The protocol is now live on the mainnet, which means users can discover, collect, and redeem offers from local merchants. For merchants, it's an easy way to advertise and drive sales without having to be a digital marketing expert. We're kicking off our pilot program in Dubai with the first 100 merchants ready to launch their offers. We've gotten some great feedback so far, and we're starting to see traction not just locally, but globally, with new offers popping up in places as diverse as the Netherlands and Australia. We're committed to making the most of the Presence protocol to give our users and partners the best experience possible. As expats ourselves, we're building for people like us. We'll be sharing more detailed updates in the coming weeks as we continue to build and gather insights from our growing community.

?? I will be speaking at #CVSummit 2024, hosted by CV Labs and CV VC! Join me on October 1st and 2nd in the Theater Casino Zug, Switzerland, to hear my thoughts on Consumer Applications in the Web3/Blockchain space. Tickets are available here: www.cvsummit.ch ???? What is #CryptoValley? The global hub of blockchain is not just a place. It’s a mindset epitomized by industry leaders and innovators who are building the future, today. And #CVSummit is where they convene! This year’s summit will feature the ETH10X Celebration, during which the Swiss authorities and the Canton and City of Zug will honor and award the founders of Ethereum for their contributions to the Swiss and global economies.? Find out more about the ETH10X Celebration on the website: www.eth10x.com Honored to be representing the incredible team at ZeroCodeLabs, Serge Shagal, Ayman Khattar, Stan Lagun, Khalid Saqr, Ph.D. Jay Makwana ?? Will I see you there? Reach out if your going. Get your tickets to #CVSummit 2024 here: www.cvsummit.ch #BlockchainInnovation #Web3Revolution #CryptoValleySummit #ETH10X #FutureOfFinance #DecentralizedEconomy #DigitalTransformation #Zug #CVSUMMIT

Huge congratulations to our Chief Tokenomics Officer, Dr. Khalid Saqr, Ph.D., for being named in Stanford University World's Top 2% Scientists List for the second consecutive year (2023, 2024)! Khalid's exceptional research in #MechanicalEngineering and #Energy has earned him a Science-Metrix score of 2.3518. Over the past year, his work has garnered 199 unique citations, averaging nearly one citation every 1.25 days. Notably, Khalid’s most recent paper was featured in Nature’s Scientific Reports in 2022. Khalid is now leading the development of the #PresenceProtocol Tokenomics at ZeroCodeLabs, applying thermodynamic principles to optimize the value generated within the system. As Khalid explains in his recent article, “the first and second laws of #thermodynamics provide a framework to conserve and efficiently distribute energy, or in this case, value, across the network.” By leveraging these scientific principles, Presence Protocol ensures that value is maintained and amplified as it flows through the system, enhancing the ecosystem’s sustainability and scalability. With this innovative approach, we aim to lead the #SocialFi industry by creating one of the most groundbreaking social models of the decade. You can explore more details about Presence Protocol Tokenomics in our Light Paper: https://lnkd.in/dbEi3C-g, and read Khalid’s insights on applying thermodynamic laws to the system in his article: https://lnkd.in/dd5fafAn. For more information on Khalid’s nomination to Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists List for 2024, you can find the official source here: https://lnkd.in/gp2fggdH

As we transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0, Khalid Saqr, Ph.D.’s article highlights a key shift from centralized platforms to decentralized, AI-driven ecosystems. Web 2.0's reliance on influencers and centralized control is giving way to Web 3.0, where blockchain empowers users with ownership over data and assets. The Presence Protocol by ZeroCodeLabs bridges this gap, allowing influencers to reclaim social capital through blockchain, turning digital engagement into tangible value. This evolution emphasizes trust, transparency, and user autonomy ?? Check out the great read below ?? #Web3 #AI #Blockchain #DigitalEconomy #presenceProtocol

Fellow founders, struggling with social media campaigns? You’re not alone. Social media campaigns are meant to be a quick fix for growth, but are they really? As a founder, I've spent a lot of time running campaigns. After talking to small business owners and solopreneurs who are struggling with Instagram and Facebook ads, I realized they're all facing the same challenges as lean startup founders. Here's what I've learned: - One coffee shop owner with three locations told us: "I just want to make coffee. I didn't sign up to be a content creator or spend hours on Instagram." - One artisan baker feels the heat to post: "I know reels could help me get more customers, but I just don't have the time or courage to keep creating them." - A tattoo artist investing time and money without seeing results. "I've spent over $300 on classes and I'm still struggling to get my reels to go viral." Creating engaging content is a full-time job in itself, and she's still not sure what's working or why. - A crash room owner (yes, where you break things to relieve stress): "It took me about six months to figure out what worked. Now I'm reluctant to make any changes or cut my budget. I don't even know where my customers are coming from." He's finally starting to see some progress, but he's afraid to make any changes because he's not sure what part of it is actually bringing in customers. - A massage service owner struggling to stay visible: "I feel like I'm at the mercy of Instagram. If I don't post every day, my customers will think we've closed. But keeping up with the posts is exhausting." What do these stories have in common? None of these business owners know their cost per customer. They're all investing time, money, and effort into social media ads, but it feels like they're working with a system they don't really understand. For a lot of people, it seems like the only option is to hire an expert, but it can be tough to find the right person or it can be expensive. Presence Protocol is a SocialFi solution that makes advertising and customer interaction easier for merchants and solopreneurs. But as lean startup founders, we face similar challenges (what sets us apart is that we know our cost of customer acquisition ?? ).?A lot of us are frustrated with how complex it is to run campaigns. We often find ourselves needing to hire experts and learn from each other. We're also building products, but we've had to learn how to market them like local merchants do with their services. How did your campaigns go btw? Do you think you can relate to any of the issues that small business owners are facing? ??

Is #SocialFi the start of a digital revolution, where users finally own their social capital? Or is it just another overhyped tech trend? In this piece, I wanted to explore more about the forces behind SocialFi as a movement and technology direction, get behind its radical potential, and extrapolate its future outcome! Read more on Medium ?? https://lnkd.in/dQmnFe8N #web3 #SocialMedia #DeFi