Blockchain LinkedIn Investment
Share
A blockchain-based professional network that reimagines LinkedIn by incorporating cryptocurrency and weighted authority to create a more valuable networking experience.
Core Concept
- Professional network powered by blockchain technology
- Each user has their own cryptocurrency/token representing their professional value
- Addresses LinkedIn's spam issues and diminishing utility
- $5M seed investment offered for implementation
Key Features
-
Monetized Attention System:
- Users set their own prices for interactions
- Example: $500 to review job application
- Example: $10 to open an email
- Revenue goes directly to users, not platform
-
Weighted Professional Graph:
- Similar to Google's PageRank for professional connections
- Connections aren't symmetric - weighted based on authority
- Following someone requires buying their token
- Authority and influence reflected in token value
-
Value Assessment System:
- Quick assessment of someone's network value based on token price
- Token price reflects how much others believe in/value the person
- Creates natural hierarchy in professional network
- Helps filter signal from noise in professional communications
-
Economic Incentives:
- Mutual benefit when someone buys attention
- Token value increases when people want to connect
- Creates natural filtering mechanism for spam
- Rewards valuable network participants
36:26 - 41:02
Full video: 01:20:59DS
Dharmesh Shah
Co-founder and CTO of HubSpot, a leading SaaS company. Recognized as a top SaaS influencer in 2024, with expertise in AI-driven user experiences.
Committed to continuous learning and innovation in the tech industry, focusing on SaaS, AI, and martech.