The hottest Social Networking Substack posts right now

Nicole Ruiz shows how unexpected paths can lead to fulfilling lives. Her journey from VC to homemaking highlights the beauty of adapting to new roles.
Building connections and community can be done in creative ways. Nicole uses a personal 'CRM' to keep track of her neighbors and their interests.
Having a strong intellectual background can shape one's perspective on life. Nicole's education taught her the importance of curiosity and community in living a rich life.

Living near friends can make you happier by 50%, according to a Harvard study
LiveNearFriends helps you find homes within a 5-minute walk of friends or family
The ideal social distance for happy relationships is a 5-minute walk, making interactions easy and convenient

Swarm is more than just a check-in app, it reflects deeper aspects of people's lives and desires.
Foursquare pivoted to a successful B2B platform leveraging its vast location data.
There's potential for Swarm to evolve into a more meaningful social networking platform based on users' check-in history and preferences.

Focus on promoting less self-centered interaction on social media
Encourage collaboration and community-driven content on platforms like LinkedIn and ID
Brands should value and implement collaborative strategies in their comment sections

In sports like tennis, it's clear to see how good you are and where you rank.
Defined games, with clear rules and rankings, are valuable beyond just sports.
In various fields, such as music and tech, there are meritocratic games with objective rankings, like hitting #1 or getting into exclusive groups.

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The Beastie Board is an economic solution to the metaverse problem.
Beastie Board involves a dynamic layout algorithm and charging cells rent for visibility.
It serves as a social network for NFTs and smart contracts, creating a space for new apps and integration with existing networks.