The race to attract users to a crypto social network that rewards users in beggining to heat up. Below I will list the top 7 social networks (and a special mention) that I researched to do just that. They all have features inspired by already existing classical (read: not blockchain-related) social networks, but they also added some unique twists and reward models. ![top7.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZWAQZphNf7WfMr8ag8MQu79a3aphiQKxM51b6XPpgrUh/top7.jpg) Here is the top, starting from the last: ### 7. Nexus ##### Coin used: Social (SCL) ##### Website: [nexus.social](https://nexus.social) --- ![Nexus.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmaT7ndktqSZs8cTHcWdWfT5atAgt7NhdGN8vw174gSxmb/Nexus.png) --- This website seems to be inspired by facebook. You can post new things, change your status, create or join groups, create or join events, follow people, add friends, participate in or create polls. It's free to create an account, and they seem to have the most features available so far in a crypto-based social network. What it still lacks however, and why it's on the last place, is the integration of their coin(SCL) to actually reward posts and overall contributions. But they have that on their roadmap, so definitely check it out if you want to be an early adopter and get a head-start in friends and followers on the platform. ### 6. Leeroy ##### Coin used: Ethereum (ETH) ##### Website: [leeroy.io](https://leeroy.io) --- ![leeroy.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmetStr2cwa8wgCC3x6g2VHvH2GSYsgco3a5upCfzuh2ZU/leeroy.png) --- This is a, not so new, twitter inspired social network where users get rewarded for posting small texts or images. You have to have the MetaMask plugin installed to contribute, but you can explore the site without it. You also have to have a little ETH available on your MetaMask to be able to post. This has great potential if they continue developing it. ### 5. WildSpark ##### Coin used: Synereo (AMP) ##### Website: [wildspark.me](https://wildspark.me) --- ![2017-10-16 19_19_32-WildSpark _ Reward and Be Rewarded.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmfSmJsnz9tkyfSshRJftHR5NBUeLhhd3EooSyf2S7ZCSK/2017-10-16%2019_19_32-WildSpark%20_%20Reward%20and%20Be%20Rewarded.png) --- I have written about this before, WildSpark by Synereo is a new social-network that rewards curating of online videos. Their system already works to send and receive funds (AMP) by curating. The way it works right now is with a Chrome extension. If you want a detailed post explaining how it works, check my post about them [here](https://steemit.com/crypto-news/@sirrius/why-wildspark-is-amazing-vs-why-it-can-fail-or-earn-coins-by-curating-or-synereo-news). ### 4. Yours ##### Coin used: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) ##### Website: [yours.org](https://yours.org) --- ![2017-10-16 19_18_19-Yours _ Hot.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcswCTSzVb12Yuh4JjLYHJ2R42CdCYuzCrvKGfDmviatZ/2017-10-16%2019_18_19-Yours%20_%20Hot.png) --- Yours.org is a social network that rewards creators for their posts and comments. It is twitter-inspired, but it is in the early phase, alpha-beta-ish. Their system works to send and receive funds for the posts that you make. Also, you can have your post for free and get compensated by tips or you can set a price for a post, and the users will only be able to see your post after they pay the entry fee. This platform has a lot of potential. I will definitely check them out in the future too and see how they are evolving. ### 3. Sphere ##### Coin used: SAT (it's in presale right now, so, you know, if you're interested, give it a try, maybe become a whale, don't forget me if you do ;)) ##### Website: [sphere.social](https://sphere.social/?ref_code=5309-f8cbc09c) (that is my referrer link, but, in case you do not want any of that, [here](https://sphere.social) is the normal one ) ##### Steemit account: https://steemit.com/@sphereofficial --- ![2017-10-16 19_15_39-Sphere – Decentralized Social Network – ICO.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQGcnm7J8Enq947ZczkZLQcnToN3C8SXmrwgU88LUVsrr/2017-10-16%2019_15_39-Sphere%20%E2%80%93%20Decentralized%20Social%20Network%20%E2%80%93%20ICO.png) --- You are able to use their Android app to interact with users and make friends. You can find the link on their site, but be aware that the app is still in beta. They already have more than 100.000 users signed up. You also can have a SAT debit card, to be able to spend your SAT in the real world. This has a great momentum, time will tell if they can keep it up. ### 2. YouNow ##### Coin used: PROPS ##### Website: [younow.com](https://younow.com), also [propsproject.com](https://www.propsproject.com/en/) --- ![2017-10-16 19_20_43-YouNow _ Live Stream Video Chat _ Free Apps on Web, iOS and Android.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmejZZmcoKGaYE8WvvQVQTKTJfb8gmNUyp3zbM2Po2ygbq/2017-10-16%2019_20_43-YouNow%20_%20Live%20Stream%20Video%20Chat%20_%20Free%20Apps%20on%20Web%2C%20iOS%20and%20Android.png) --- This video streaming site has been around since 2011, but the integration of the crypto-coin PROPS is brand new. They are developing the integration of the PROPS coin for over a year now, and they plan to launch a new platform called **Rize**. They already have more than 100.000 users that will be able to earn and spend the PROPS coin on their new upcoming Rize platform. ### 1. Steemit ##### Coin used: STEEM ##### Website: [steemit.com](https://steemit.com) I know, I know, there is not much sense to include it since I post this article on it, but since it's the most successful from them in terms of users, engagement and rewards. Not no mention the absolute awesome community, I had to include it in the list. Annd...I really want to mention: ### [Utopian](https://utopian.io) ##### Coin used: STEEM ##### Website: [utopian.io](https://utopian.io) --- ![2017-10-19 15_04_23-Utopian - Rewarding Open Source Contributors - Opera.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQma6rD9zW6fEsr7fPCyw4PhJpixvdpvBch5QXbmvFYDYWt/2017-10-19%2015_04_23-Utopian%20-%20Rewarding%20Open%20Source%20Contributors%20-%20Opera.png) --- This brand new site is on the STEEM platform also. It has a category of it's own on Steemit called **utopian-io**. What this wonderful site does is, it directly rewards open-source contributions/contributors. You **do not** necessarily have to be a developer in order to contribute to open-source. There are many ways you can contribute to any open-source project like: - come up with ideas or features for an existing project - report a bug where something does not work or not as expected or the design is broken - translate a project, or parts of it in your native language - create designs or graphics - document the current functionality or code, create tutorials - analize a project from different view-points and post your findings - promote a project and post proof of your work By doing this, you will get rewarded in STEEM and you get to feel good about yourself because you contributed to open-source projects. Projects that are free and open for the whole world. --- Sources: - all the research and writing was done by me - the screenshots are from the websites mentioned above --- Thank you for your attention. If you found some value in this post, please don't forget to vote. 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