Meet the first blockchain-based publishing platform that is powered by ChatGPT. This community-run ecosystem redefines how we share and experience stories. Through the use of blockchain technologies and Artificial Generative Intelligence (AGI), it hopes to pave the way for a global exchange of stories. It isn't all just all about collecting stories either. You can also join in discussions, give feedback, or even share stories you like with others. And the best part is that the platform isn't too extremely simple and foolproof. Just join in, have fun and be part of the community. Whether you are there for the stories, or just to meet new people, it's all about sharing and enjoying the community.
Challenging the status quo of traditional publishing models
Metale's revolution starts by redefining the relationship between authors and the platform. The platform hopes to build a relationship based on trust through greater transparency and by providing authors with more power over the content they create.
The platform starts its revolution by erasing the biggest painpoints an authors often face, which is profit. Conventional publishing houses often pocket the majority of the revenue for themselves, which is often unfair and it also shares the power that these publishing houses have over their authors. But Metale is determined to do things differently, by ensuring that creators receive a fairshare of the revenue generated by their work. The platform vowed that they would only take 20% of the shared profit, while leaving the rest of the 80% for the authors and readers. This is a stark contrast to traditional publishing institutions that would often take up to 85-90% of the profit, while leaving only a very small fraction of the profit for the authors.
Metale's commitment to change the system extends more than just profit sharing. The platform also allows authors to retain control over a portion of their copyright, which empowers them and fosters a decentralized, user driven promotion model. This user-centric approach capitalized wholly on authentic recommendations, ensuring that the contents that reaches its audiences are distributed organically. This decentralisation not only enhances the discoverability of content but also fosters a sense of community ownership and engagement.
A platform powered by ChatGPT
The platform uses Artificial Generative Intelligence (AGI) technologies to bridge the language gap, opening up new possibilities for international collaboration that were once not possible. Through the use of artificial intelligence, Metale Protocol enables the rapid translation and dissemination of literary works, reaching every corner of the globe. How many times have you wanted to read a book, only to realise that the book is written in a foreign language which you don't understand. Metale Protocol platform hopes to eradicate the issues that come with traditional language barriers, which allows everyone and anyone to enjoy any literary work from any country or language no matter where they come from.
Unraveling Metale's core mechanics
Metale's content platform is built on a sophisticated fusion of tokenized systems and intricate mechanisms redefining both content distribution and consumption. Users are introduced to the OWN2N system, which allows them to stake their NFTs in return to earn $RCM rewards.
Another unique feature, READ2N, capitalized on the proof of Work mechanism, enabling users to mint tokens associated with $RCM. This not only enhances user's reading journey but also rewards readers for their engagement.
Serial entreprenuer, Chari Zhang
The person spearheading this project is Chari Zhang. Despite his pedagory in law, Zhang is a serial Web2 entrepreneur at heart. He previously dabbled and invested in multiple businesses, from an altruistic bookstore for students, to an e-commerce company, to his most recent project Metale Protocol. The e-commerce platform he founded had an annual revenue of over 1 billion yuan and 4 million monthly active users. Another point worth pointing out is that unlike his previous projects which are all based in Mainland China, his most recent endeavor, Metale Protocol, is based in Singapore. Could it be that he is trying to tap into the booming crypto landscape in Singapore to launch this project?
The co-founder team of Metale Protocal includes senior investors who have worked in top domestic private equity funds and invested in more than 20 internet and entertainment startups, senior scientists of BNBChains, and vice President of products of a B-round biopharmaceutical company.
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Received another $2 million at its 2nd Funding
Metale protocol recently announced a $2 million funding from investors, including Waterdrip Capital, Aipollo Investment, and Ultiverse. So far, the project has a total seed round financing of $4 million. The company revealed that with this new funding, it will be used for ecological content creation and stimulate more content creation activities and promote its protocol to build a content asset chain issuance and distribution platform.
This is the second funding the project has received. Back in 2022, the project also raised $2 million in seed funding from investors such as Chain Capital, LinkVC, Initiate Capital and successful entrepreneurs in the digital and technological industries.
Future of content distribution
Metale Protocol represents a significant step towards a more decentralized and creator-centric content distribution landscape. Through the use of blockchain technology, the platform hopes to empower creators to thrive in the Web3 era while offering consumers a new way to engage with and own digital content.