t2.world (@t2world) โข Hey
A decentralised social network around reading and writing. Together, we define the future of social.
Discord: https://discord.gg/TbNJ7FfKU4
Publications
- PSA
Any writers in the building? We are five days into a super pointless experiment.
Next five days kick off monday and for each one i'd love to have a guest writer wax lyrical about lens, life, nihilism and pointlessness.
super $pointless rewards on offer of course, got a great little team assembled + always keen to work with energised talent to craft some compelling storytelling.
Just hola in the comments, early active and onchain is the motto, perhaps share an idea or previous writing etc - get the creativity PAMPing.
Read the first five here for a flavour: https://app.t2.world/u/papajams
Lots of room to improve. Cheers!
- ๐ Thrilled to share that I took the stage at CriptoSummit last week to dive deep into the world of tokenization, DeSci and Mushroom Protocol! ๐๐
Check out the full scoop on @lens/t2world ๐
https://app.t2.world/article/clu7dckai45133020mc9uf6sj1i
- **Week 2 FWW S2 submission summary is out! ๐ฅณ๐**
With over 40 teams participating and more than 130 submissions received, it's clear that the spirit of creating is thriving among us!
Want to give all submissions a proper read and earn time points? Here's the list: https://app.t2.world/article/cltzqhs4e622021ymc3eu576b9
Let us know which submissions are your favourite ๐
- Gm fam !
Our new weekly content has just been published on @lens/t2world !
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- GM Lens Writers
@lens/mehdi_b asked very interesting questions to my New article on @lens/t2world
Is the comeback of vinyl and CDs due to people wanting to own their music physically? And, could NFTs become the new collectible music format in the future?
What you think?
https://app.t2.world/article/clty6emq0586571ymcxtxxteaf
- Lens London meetup ๐ฅ๐ฅ
- Go read my post about outsourcing ๐ค๐ผ๐
https://app.t2.world/article/cltt0ivnn2727401ymct9ep3o2r
https://app.t2.world/article/cltt0ivnn2727401ymct9ep3o2r
- Us reading all Friendship Prize Nomination Posts on t2:
https://app.t2.world/prompt/best-friends-prize-nomination-cltrdga1k610251zmckb2btuex
- Happy Monday writers!
As we close an incredible second week of Friends Who Write Season 2, we're excited to announce the winners of two special weekly prizes with our friends at @lens/lens.
Each prize celebrates a very unique value held by writers on t2. Without further ado, let's congratulate the winners! ๐งต
**โจUnique Lens Prizeโจ**
After careful selection, team @lens/lens decided that our first week's **Unique Lens Prize** would go to E.R. Donaldson!
Their Sci-Fi story, **Crossing the Void**, is a story that paints the picture of a formidable rebellion. It's intense, intriguing, and unique. Read their story here: https://app.t2.world/article/cltj4ekvj10708120mch2mic9pw
**โจNew Writer Prizeโจ**
For the **New Writer Prize**, the t2 team, led by @lens/mengyao, has decided that our week one winner is @lens/exint**!**
Their writing on life and human connections resonates with us, moves us, and leaves us wanting more. ๐ Read their post here: https://app.t2.world/article/clta4nmlc4088401ymc710uafv1
Congratulations to our winners! Let's keep writing, sharing, and inspiring each other.
The week three submission deadline is approaching, let's keep the momentum going! ๐ฅ๐ช๐
- In Conversation with "Loneliness Expert" Dr. Sam Carr: A Journey from Academia to the Heart
Introduction I sat down to interview Dr. Sam Carr , where we dived deeply into his extensive career in psychology, focusing on the experiences of loneliness, grief, and other lesser...
https://app.t2.world/article/cltswpil461211ymcwbieizge
- ๐ฉธHomecoming: Chapter One โ 20th November.
I had never thought that blood would make me think on my old man. And I had never thought on him like today. Never had thought enough in this house,...
https://app.t2.world/article/cltt5633a4970451ymc7wt4zgba
- I wrote a book in three months got an editor and an agent. The editor cut the first paragraph of the book. this Is the paragraph. What do you think? Does it make you want more or glaze over?
CHAPTER 1ย
ย ย ย ย ย Mom loved opera music. Sometimes I saw her crying as she sang to arias she knew by heart. She told me she cried because the story was sad. People could not always be with the person they loved. Love destroyed people by its sheer force. Or people destroyed love by asking for too much. Love was sometimes just wrong. And, sometimes it was impossible, not meant to be, and people suffered. Hearts were broken. People lied to each other. โLove doesnโt last,โ Mom admonished. Grandma warned me โLove betrays.โ I didnโt understand all this because I was just a little girl but I would nod my head, โI know.โ
The picture is mom.
- New entry on t/VINYL
I shared my dreams and visions about @lens/lens
https://app.t2.world/article/cltrmm6y72846881zmc0dphx3mf
And thi si my first article for Friends Who Write S2 <3 Thank @lens/t2world team to get me through application :D You are the best! Legends!
- ๐The future of communities on t2โฆ
- ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ, ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ด๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฏ ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐พ
The influence of play in both cultural and personal development has been essential to the current state of society. Through playing, human beings have forged their path.
The metaverse is often associated with virtual reality, and can encompass several types of immersive digital experiences, including video games. This concept, which has been explored in science fiction, has gained more general interest as technology has advanced.
Beyond their technical characteristics, these virtual worlds will allow people to participate in a new playing field. They will be able to create strategies to circumvent domination in the digital social field.
Read more on @lens/t2world
https://app.t2.world/article/cltpytvbf1175191zmc9dz6kfmn
- Last day to register! Get your teams ready ๐ฅ๐ช๐
- who wants to join @lens/t2world S2 of Friends Who Write with me : D
- Check out our latest development โฌ๏ธ
- Such a beautiful piece! ๐คฉ
- 3 days left! Friends Who Write Season 2 registration closes at 11:59 pm on 13 March.
Register with your team to be part of this most unconventional writing contest๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
- GM everyone! This is a text that I wrote for the @lens/t2world Friends Who Write second season.
https://app.t2.world/article/cltjkkspj36366920mch6vvxx7x
- @lens/t2world so cool
I've never been so excited about a feature before because I think this will be the first time you can really earn money from writing online. Although I'm not yet sure how it will work, I'm excited. T2.world you guys are awesome.
@lens/sammi @lens/wanshu โค๏ธ๐๐ฅ
- All questions you have for t2.world can be answered today by @lens/sammi , our co-founder. Leave a question in the comment section of her post โฌ๏ธ
(btw, do you know all your comments on her post will seamlessly show up on t2 as well? ๐)
- We happily announce that anyone can now launch a Territory! Today, we invite all community builders and writers to kick-start communities around your niche interests.
To celebrate the spirit of community, we are introducing a limited-time **Territory Race in partnership with** @lens/lens **.** Up for grabs is a prize pool of $ 5,000 shared among contributors within the winning territories.
Sign up by March 13 at https://t2.world/fww
Read the full contest rules and guidelines here: https://app.t2.world/article/clsubm22w2694120mcyd0blp0u
To learn more about User Generated Territories, read our full release notes https://discord.com/channels/@me/1215302156173709432/1215598847334682665
- A friendly reminder that your first FWW S2 submission is due today ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
- Blurring boundaries - questions about music today
Ne entry: @lens/t2world
<https://app.t2.world/article/cltfgx1b47509101ymcj6hlnp8j>
- โจ Friends Who Write Season 2 is not your conventional writing contest.
We're hosting two workshops designed to hone your craft and nurture your confidence in writing and publishing.
Each session is tailored to explore specific aspects of writing:
Workshop #1:
**๐ Noticing the Surreal in the Everyday: Using the world around you as inspiration**
This workshop will offer insight into ways you might enliven your writing, exploring various inspirations in everyday life that might feed into your work.
Workshop #2:
**๐ Writing Beyond Judgement: Finding gentle ways to write about our experiences**
This workshop will explore different ways to gently break free of the cycle of judgement, offering you a supportive space in which to try out reflections and exercises to unlock your imagination.
๐ Both sessions will be conducted by the brilliant Annie Hayter.
Annie was born in a paddling-pool beneath a waning moon, and they have been terrible at swimming ever since. They studied English at the University of Oxford, and have published work in The Big Issue, the Rialto, MAGMA, The London Magazine, TimeOut, etc. Theyโve facilitated workshops with organisations like the National Youth Orchestra, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the Prince's Teaching Institute, University of Kent, and the Barbican.
Interested? Sign up for Friends Who Write Season 2 to receive more information about the workshops at https://t2.world/fww?source=ws
- For those who have read, whatโs the most valuable piece thing youโve learned from Read Write Own?
Mine is how DNS actually works. I didnโt know 13 entities controlled the top-level domains or the history of how ICANN was formed but the US govt
- ๐ฟย Happy Sunday to all Lens frens! ๐ฟ
May your coffee be delicious and your Sunday sunny โโ๏ธ
Which Lens app do you enjoy using while sipping your coffee in the morning? Let's meet in the comments ๐
cc: @lens/kaira @lens/orb @lens/hey @lens/buttrfly @lens/phaver @lens/yup\_io @lens/socllyofficial @lens/fireflyapp @lens/t2world @lens/lenspeer @lens/tape @lens/lens
- And here comes the first submission to FWW S2! Congrats!๐ฅณ
- ๐๐ **The submission window for Friends Who Write Season 2 is officially OPEN**!
Get your pens ready and your keyboards warmed up. It's time to bring those ideas to life. Can't wait to see your creativity shine.โจ
โฐ The first submission deadline is March 8.
There is still time to join at https://t2.world/fww
- What is your writer persona?
Unleash your inner creativity at t2's flagship writing contest **Friends Who Write Season 2**!
Sign up today atย https://t2.world/fww
Oh, did we mention the $ 13,000 prize pool? ๐
Co-hosted with @lens/lens
- Happy Permissionless Day everyone!
Read the full article โฌ๏ธand understand why this is a significant moment for all of us online.
- Time to get started with the future of social, backed by @lens/lens
- Writing could be less intimidating and more rewarding. We built a free, open platform where anyone can borrow the power of niche communities to supercharge the way they write and publish.
After 1 year of building with hundreds of early writers, t2โs vision of a collaborative and socialized publishing experience is clearer than ever.ย **Itโs now open to everyone, so you can find your niche onย https://t2.world/ย today.**
We've seen firsthand the challenges and limitations of existing platforms: fear of publishing into an algorithmic black hole, disappointment in a lack of meaningful engagement, and an unfair status quo where writers are told they should be happy getting paid peanuts.
The future of digital publishing will leave all of these frustrations behind. Within the safety of your niche, you will be a part of a vibrant but noise-free network in which communities with common interests unlock more creativity together. Here is how we make it happen:ย https://app.t2.world/article/clsyqnxoo897071zmcuns13c0b
Mario Gabriel, author of The Generalist newsletter, refers to t2 asย **โone of the most audacious, original, and humane visions of the future of online connection.โ**
To get started, all you need is an e-mail or digital wallet. You can access your writing and communities anytime on both desktop and mobile devices so you never miss a signal.
Special thanks to all our early community members and the 32,000 people who signed up for our waitlist. Our journey was only made possible with your feedback and support ๐
If you are in London this Wednesday, meet us IRL at our public launch party to celebrate this milestone with the t2 London community! โจp.s. bring your best literary meme game ๐ย https://lu.ma/8ipy3txc
- i want to write more, but too often i let the pressure of "putting something out there" stop me. I shared this with @lens/mengyao from the @lens/t2world team and she created a "Write for 5 minutes" prompt. This was an exercise i did last in 10th grade, where you just write continuously - it's about habit building, not making something polished. mistakes, typos, absence of a cohesive story, are all OK. I foudn this so rewarding, and i think others will too.
Respond to this prompt and link your submission below, i guarantee you'll like it too https://app.t2.world/prompt/write-5-mins-everyday-clsykvlgg244931zmc55di3e7b
- Sounds awesome! I've registered; HMU if you are looking for a team to join
- $Pointless | LIPs Updates | Phaver & Orb at NFT Paris 2024 | T2 World: FWW Season 2 | Farcaster Highlights & More
Gm. This is Trust Me Bro Welcome back to our newsletter. Time to catch up on the latest from Web3 Socials and beyond๐ This week's highlights: $Pointless ๐ฒ LIPs...
https://app.t2.world/article/clt2nl2i46943731zmcgm2feppu
- 1/ Friends Who Write Season 2 is back! And our friend @lens/lens is hosting with us this time.
**What to expect?**
๐ Weekly writing sprints
๐ $ 13,000 prize pool
๐ Writing workshops
๐ Tons of support
Sign up today at https://t2.world/fww
- LIP-5 Updates | Talent Protocol V2 | Hey Network Switch & Groups | Converse's Fresh Features & More
Gm. This is Trust Me Bro ๐ฐ Welcome back to our newsletter. Ready to dive into the latest Lens and Web3 buzz? Today, let's check: LIP-5 Updates - A...
https://app.t2.world/article/clsio73gf15781zmcrr4bjzs7
- What does dragon symbolise in your culture?
Dragon means very different things in eastern and western culture. I'd love to collect some answers from all of you. p.s. top 3 most liked comments/posts by next Friday gets...
https://app.t2.world/prompt/what-does-dragon-symbolise-in-your-culture--clselij9c211441xmcrh14dgsx
- Just published my new weekly Chain Reaction content underย @lens/t2world !
โ๏ธ๐ฌ Battle-tested web3 support : breakneck strategies for satisfied users !
If you like our content, you can tip us as a proof of your support ๐ธ
Thank you ๐๐
https://app.t2.world/article/clsdde7vj204981ymchgib86ge
- Happy Lunar New Year!
t2 team wishes you a prosperous Year of the Dragon ๐๐งง๐
May its strength and wisdom inspire you to take bold steps in your writing journey, and may you harvest a wealth of knowledge in the New Year!
- pretty cool to see my article from @lens/t2world and comments persist across apps on Lens. i basically take this for granted now
- โจNew Territory Alert โจ
Meet the common ground for all spiritual people to exchange their wisdom.
Founded by @lens/vagobond.
Want to know what it is about? This inaugural post can give you some ideas: https://app.t2.world/article/cls7tfqpc1453901ymc0xrziq4s
Ready to engage? Why not start by answering this question: https://app.t2.world/prompt/what-does-spirituality-mean-to-you--cls7t7y5q1437771ymcnqebitle
- Rise and shine #lens it's Storytime!
'Wealth's Silence' Speculative Flash Fiction on Mind Attic by Andrej Klimov
In the warmth of a perfect summer day, the world seemed at peace, but not for John. With silver hair framing a face marked by time, he sat, tears blurring his vision as he clutched a digital frame. He hugged it close, a gesture of farewell to a part of himself, and exhaled a shaky breath, a mix of regret and resolve.
Johnโs study was a haven of old-world charm with a pulse of the new, where books lined the walls, and technology whispered secrets of wealth and power. He approached his computer, the screen lighting up to reveal his dilemma: "Investment Options." Three choices glared back at him.
The first option offered John a way to enrich the public realm, especially in education and science. Yet, it promised little to no financial return for himself. The second, highlighted as "Recommended," promised modest gains but with benefits for society โ a balance of gain and give. The third, marked "Popular," dangled the allure of immense personal wealth but warned of potential peril to the public.ย
John paused momentarily at the first option. With disgust and a hasty flick, he tapped the "don't show this again" box, effectively erasing the altruistic path from his sight.
John hovered between the remaining choices, his face etched with the turmoil of conscience. For a fleeting moment, the second option glowed invitingly, offering a rare opportunity for a win-win. Yet, his eyes darted around, scanning for any judgmental gaze. Finding none but feeling the weight of unseen eyes, he gravitated toward the third option. With eyes closed, he tapped the screen repeatedly.
Stares at The digital frame, he held so dearly. A money graph โ a live pulse of his fortune โ surging upwards. John's eyes sparkled with a mix of triumph and madness. In a moment of euphoria, he jabbed at the second option, a feeble nod towards redemption. But the graph twisted sideways, the money frozen in place.ย
In a rush of desperation, John hit "don't show this again" for the second option. The screen shifted, the third option sliding into the now-vacant space. Then, a new, fourth option appeared, ominous with its grim warnings. It showed a stark image: on one side, society in chaos and flames; on the other, a mountain of wealth.
John tapped the fourth option, again and again, and againโฆ
Time passed. Now standing, a smile was fixed on John's face as he admired the view from the spacious balcony. A sigh of satisfaction and relief escaped him.
He moved towards the bed, preparing for sleep. Casting a last glance at the cherished digital frame on the nightstand, its graph now soared skyward, declaring him the wealthiest man. Gently, he hugged and kissed the frame goodnight, then pressed a button on the remote.ย
As John settled into the single bed, the night's silence was broken by the heavy clank of steel shutters rolling down. The room's artificial daylight began to fade, obscured by the descending metal. The scene shifts, revealing John's expansive view as just a screen showing "Happy World" scenes.
Our view widens to reveal a sweeping panorama of the city, John's residence marginalized to one side. The quiet is shattered by distant gunfire, the air filled with intermittent screams and the urgent wail of sirens.
In the distance, flashes light up the horizon, casting eerie shadows as mushroom clouds of fire bloom, one after another, in a relentless sequence of destruction.ย
Then, silence.
The sky, painted in apocalyptic hues, is mirrored on the steel shutters of John's impenetrable bunker. Outside, the world succumbs to turmoil, a stark contrast to the serene darkness enveloping John, the wealthiest man, now asleep in his silent, sealed-off sanctuary.
THE END
@lens/creators @lens/lensport
#storytime #flashfiction
Thank you for reading 'Wealth's Silence'.
Please Follow, Collect and Share! so that stories could become comics and animation.
What else is there? www.mindattic.io
- Kind reminder that Lens is a protocol it does not have a dedicated client (similar how Ethereum does not have a main wallet) but you can explore all things on Lens with
Web @lens/lenspeer @lens/hey @lens/yup_io
Mobile @lens/phaver @lens/orbapp
Video @lens/tape @lens/dumpling
Blogging @lens/t2world
Memes @lens/lenspostxyz
and much more, feel free to drop an app that I missed and you love below ๐๐ผ or build your own at docs.lens.xyz
- New poem on @lens/t2world ๐
the speed of women
office hours
emotions fragmented like neon lights
anxiety playing with the body - the media with the mind -
what am I doing?
we share sorrows eating hamburgers
the band transforms into synthesizers
we are limbs
glasses of alcohol and late night walks
we are headphones
love story told in 3 minutes
smoke in and out of our lungs
the silence of a family lunch - entomological studies
store descriptions
merchandise and money
no one is afraid of the past anymore
virtual conversations
we keep the rhythm like cymbals
we share recipes
cab rides
a technicolor bike ride
the image fails - the tones blend together -
you canโt see
you surrender to the goodness of the wine
to editing and montage
to radioactive objects
branded sneakers
low quality Y2K aesthetics
we laugh at TV - we detest the police -
we create obsessions:
oriental minimalism and dreampop
we travel the world
drinking oolong tea with orange
we get lost - we stay in bed -
https://app.t2.world/article/clsanpi3t2038601ymcmd1704k8
- web3 is a giant loyalty program, and onchain points are the currency that power them
I've been fascinated by loyalty programs and how they can benefit from being onchain. If you're looking for a primer on onchain loyalty, understanding the difference between points and tokens, and understanding which projects are building with onchain loyalty right now, check out my latest piece on @lens/t2world https://app.t2.world/article/cls8bcoyt1669361ymcjz644rq1
fun fact: by reading this piece on t2 you will earn "time points"or the native onchain point system of T2's platform!
- Dagadana it's a great example on how to approach entry to WEB3. Firstly they trusted @lens/polvinyl and @lens/panwinyl - they allowed themselves to be led and gave us permission to act with their music.
Bands that have built their careers on WEB2 (Dagadana 15 years on the market, 700 gigs around the globe) sometimes feel that to enter WEB3 - they have to abandon their existing sits. At POLVINYL, we show the additional benefits. In my last interview with DEAD STAR TALK (after they sold 26 singles of 'Solid State Chemicals' on Sound.xyz over the weekend - the band leader said: "I'm considering not releasing the upcoming full album on streaming services (keeping it exclusively for the NFT and vinyl community, only releasing singles on streaming platforms)." - is this risky? Maybe, but I think such moves will become more and more frequent!
Dagadana: https://www.sound.xyz/dagadanaband
DEAD STAR TALK: https://www.sound.xyz/panwinyl/dead-star-talk-soild-state-chemicals