The Virtual Public Square
A paradigm shift is underway. Independent voices now command greater engagement than mainstream media brands, even on social media & search.
Platform-centric identity concentrates power over information in the hands of the platforms. Distributed, self-certified, cryptographically verifiable identity solves this problem.
In 2022, self-certified identity replaces platform accounts, content provenance replaces social media proof, and active publisher collaboration replaces big tech algorithms as the preferred means of gaining reach.
Identify Yourself
Virtual Public Squares operate on publisher identity rather than third party platform accounts. Host your own identity and use it on any Virtual Public Square.
Own Your Content
Virtual Public Square Provenance proves your content is yours. Publish as much or as little as you like with confidence that the reader can recognize your brand.
Collaborate for Reach
Remove the big tech middlemen - work with like-minded publishers to reach and expand everyone's audience.
Components of the Virtual Public Square
Web App
The PSQR web app delivers content to readers across devices. No mobile app store is involved.
Website Widgets
Widgets improve website engagement and reach. Publishers control widget contents at all times.
Content Indexes
Search clusters power feeds and search results, and are populated as new content is posted.
API
The PSQR API manages content publication and publisher permissions for one Virtual Public Square.
CLI
The PSQR CLI manages identities, keys, feeds, lists, and automated crawling for one or more publishers.
Interoperability
Content migrates easily between Virtual Public Squares, including identity and provenance.