distrikt is a professional social media network with one crucial difference, you’re in charge. As a social media network built 100% on blockchain, distrikt will empower you to connect on your own terms.
We envision a future where people can enjoy all the benefits of social media platforms, without paying for them with their data and privacy.
user-centric
You always come first. distrikt has been built with your needs in mind and we’ll continue to improve the platform with your feedback.
user-governed
Participate in governance and be an active decision-maker. In the future, you will have your say about how your community and platform evolve.
user sovereignty
As a distrikt user you will own your data and identity. You don't have to be the product, just enjoy the product.
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Milestones & Accomplishments
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The first distrikt native mobile app!
Join distrikt
You can now download the distrikt mobile app and enjoy a more intuitive experience. You’ll find the distrikt app in the App Store and Google Play!
The OIF is a not-for-profit organisation that supports and maintains distrikt to ensure its ongoing sustainability. Its purpose is to support the expansion of an open Internet through the development of digital products and services that empower users.
Our digital future will be defined by our power to claim and protect our identity, freedom and privacy. The Open Internet Foundation will deploy its resources to support the development of tools that will shape the future Internet.
Open Internet Foundation
The OIF is a not-for-profit organisation that supports and maintains distrikt to ensure its ongoing sustainability. Its purpose is to support the expansion of an open Internet through the development of digital products and services that empower users.
Experiences and milestones, Comment sorting, Scalability enhancements, Android app launch!
Done
Q1 2022
Done
iOS launch, User blocking, NFT airdrop zone and gallery, NFT URL for profile pic., Profile improvements
Done
Q2 2022
Done
Messaging, distrikt NFTs Collection Launch, Pull notifications for messaging, App improvements and bug fixes
Done
Q3 2022
Done
Scalability enhancements, App UI refresh, Performance and UX improvements
Done
Q4 2022
Done
Threads, NFT enhancements, Comment replies, Polls, other feed enhancements
Done
Q1 2023
Done
Distrikt goes open - public read-only access! Mobile app performance optimisation Profile, Stream, and Feed enhancements, NFT dashboard enhancements, tipping system with ckBTC integration
Done
Q2 2023
Done
NFT and token support enhancements
Done
Q3 2023
Done
Distrikts alpha rollout!
Done
Q4 2023
Upcoming
SNS and governance rollout (planned, subject to SNS status)
Upcoming
2024
Upcoming
Proposal-driven features: Whether Articles, Chat improvements, distrikts V2, or other proposals - the community decides
DKT will be distrikt’s native utility token that grants governance rights on the distrikt platform and aligns incentives for all participants in the distrikt ecosystem.
By building distrikt as part of an open ecosystem, directly on the Internet and free from dependence on proprietary systems, we made sure it will not be exposed to platform risk.
The Internet Computer’s unique capabilities offer transparency and security to our users and help distrikt provide a seamless, intuitive experience as a decentralized platform.
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Aurel Iancu
Co-founder
Aurel needs little introduction. He’s been in the blockchain industry since Ethereum’s early days and is currently the CEO of Dokia Capital, one of the most prolific validators in the POS space. His experience and expertize help guide distrikt in the right direction. Aurel often acts as a north pole to which we attune our compass, especially in regard to the vision and values that distrikt should stay true to.
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Vidor Gencel
Co-founder and CTO
Vidor has been working in the blockchain space for more than 5 years but he’s been coding since the age of 13. He’s focused on building blockchains and DApps and his engineering solution are a statement of his resourcefulness and ingenuity. Vidor has been working closely with both Aurel and Andra on different projects in this space for several years prior to the founding of distrikt.
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Andra Georgescu
Co-founder
Andra is an entrepreneur that’s been working with startups for 8 years. She has fallen down the blockchain rabbit hole in 2017 and became part of the Dokia Capital team 2 years ago. Andra has helped build the distrikt team and handles a variety of tasks from operational, product to communication and community, but her main focus is to incessantly advocate for the user.
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Robert Turrall
Head of Product
Robert has been in the IT industry for over 35 years, has worked for small start-ups and large multinational organisations alike. He has worked in roles ranging from software development and support, to marketing and sales, and on to coaching and helping teams achieve their goals and build great products. As distrikt’s Head of Product, his mission is to leverage his expertise and experience to guide and support the distrikt team in delivering the best product and to steer its future course as it grows into a leading decentralised social media network.
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Casandra Alina Cretu
Head of Design & Sr Product Designer
Casandra brings a customer oriented perspective and a creative problem-solving approach to designing products and experiences people love to use. She’s incessantly curios, persistent and focused on growth both professionally and personally. With a background in architecture, and experience as a multidisciplinary designer and team coordinator, she’s well adapted to handle all aspects of distrikt’s design process.
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Andrej Budicevic
Blockchain Engineer
Andrej is an experienced blockchain engineer and our designated problem-solving go-to person. He’s worked in a range of projects from large blockchain networks and cryptocurrencies to EU blockchain projects. With years of experience building applied blockchain systems, Andrej is well suited to make sure distrikt’s engines run smoothly and efficiently.
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Zlatko Poljovka
Web Developer
Zlatko is a full stack developer by day and hacker by night. He is passionate about blockchain, bleeding-edge technologies, and solving complex problems that contribute to the tech community.
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Natalija Lovrincevic
Web Developer
Natalija needs a minimum of 1 cup of coffee in order to turn into a full functioning frontend developer, but when she does there’s no stopping her. She loves working on innovating products that have the user up front and center and Natalija has embraced distrikt’s uniqueness with open arms.
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Nikola Vaic
Mobile Developer
Nikola is a tech entrepreneur focused on mobile application development. His passion for Flutter, robotics and security is what makes distrikt’s mobile apps so well grounded. Nikola is well positioned to see the bigger picture and usually addresses issues before they become problems.
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Nenad Vuckovic
Mobile Developer
Nenad’s experience with developing engaging mobile applications and his passion for design has provided constant improvements to the distrikt mobile experience. He has a keen eye for detail and a perfectionist strain that aims for harmony and balance in his work.
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Stefan Dragomir
Graphic Designer
Stefan has a background in visual arts and a genuine passion for art. He’s previously worked in a variety of creative positions in industries raging from tech startups, fine arts, extreme sports, environmental and entertainment. He’s detail oriented and his outlet is delivering creative visual elements for distrikt’s apps and marketing needs.
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Alina Popescu
Administrative Coordinator
Alina has a background in human resources, sales, and experience as a team coordinator. She helps create and execute processes and procedures and manages budgets and forecasts. Alina makes our work easier by taking care of our administrative needs while also maintaining the relationship with distrikt suppliers and collaborators.
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Dana Tanase
Moderator
Dana is our moderator. She makes sure to keep a safe community, checking profiles and enforcing terms and conditions. Dana has a background in classical music and teaching singing.
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Georgios Oxinos
Front-End Engineer
Georgios has an extensive experience in web development on large-scale applications in various industries. He continuously strives for figuring out and developing the ideal solutions to keep the distrikt app to the highest standards.
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Ivana Mihic
Q&A Tester
Ivana has rich experience working for startups and enterprise companies, in dynamic and fast paced environments. She has background in software engineering, but hunting for bugs and finding out new ways to test products is what she enjoys. Known for her extensive test plans and bug lists, she makes sure quality checks are being integrated throughout distrikt's development processes.
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Krzysztof Olbinski
Front-End Engineer
Krzysztof has a wealth of experience in designing, developing, and managing complex sites and web applications. As a professional he seeks to consistently improve his own skills and learn new technologies and is an evangelist for the adoption of technical upgrades and advances, dedicated to utilizing the latest technologies to their fullest potential.
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Meidhy Demagny
Back-End Engineer
With a background in high performance computing, big data and Ai. Meidhy has been in the blockchain field for several years, working on a layer 1 project. Having many hats, he is now bringing his Rust wizardry to distrikt and aims at being the shoulders upon which the team can thrive.
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Scan the QR code with your phone to download the app from the App Store or Google Play - or search for “distrikt”. Looking forward to seeing you in there. Don’t forget to say hello!