This article has been updated with Howlpack’s cheaper DENS name link and YouTube video support.
Howl Social, a decentralized social media platform built on the Juno blockchain, has added the addition of GIF support via GIPHY.
With the new GIF feature, users can now post animated images on their profiles and in their posts, making the platform more engaging and fun. Meanwhile, staking allows users to earn rewards for holding the HOWL token, with rewards distributed on a 60/20/10/10 basis.
Howl Staking Breakdown
- 60% goes to the staker/delegator
- 20% goes to the post creator
- 10% goes to the Howl DAO
- 10% goes to the dev fund
To stake HOWL, users simply need to click the “❤️” button on a post and choose an amount to stake. The post owner will also receive rewards for their post. This feature is expected to attract users to the platform and make it rewarding for existing users. Staked funds are locked for 14 days and rewards are distributed once a day during the lock up period.
Howl has also added support for YouTube videos. Users can add a YouTube link in a post and it will display the video.
HOWL tokens are trading on WYND DEX in two pools. HOWL/WYND and HOWL/JUNO. Total value locked is approximately $25,000 with a HOWL price of about $.01.
To create a Howl profile a user needs to get a DENS name at https://dens.sh/. Mint a name and fill out the profile fields. Then head to Howl’s website and start posting. Users can also mint a name for just one Juno at https://get.howlpack.social/dens-path.
Howl Social is still in beta, but it has the potential to be a major player in the decentralized social media space. The platform is well-designed and offers a subscription feature, where users can pay a set amount of HOWL weekly to their favorite content creators.
With its user-friendliness, decentralization, and unique features, Howl Social is a good option for those looking for a decentralized social media platform and a break from the likes of Facebook and Twitter. Although the team has made it known they want to add a way for “Howls” to be posted on Twitter via a “bridge.” Also in the works is long-form blogging.
The addition of GIF support is a major step forward for Howl Social, and it will be interesting to see how the platform develops and grows in the coming months. If it can continue to innovate and attract new users, it could become a major alternative to traditional social media platforms.
