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Here's our monthly update with everything that's been happening in May and what's on the horizon: We’re thrilled to announce that we've been awarded the SUI grant! We’re excited to be part of the SUI ecosystem alongside some amazing projects. Check out the full details here: https://sui.io/grants-hub Tech/Product Highlights: Hydro Plus 1.0: 70% development completed. Hydro Online Enhancements: Multiple patches applied, including USDT rewards wallet, detailed logging of publisher activity, and UI enhancements. Smart Contracts Audit: 16 smart contracts submitted for audit. 4 achieved a 100% security score. Enhanced Analytics: New patches rolled out for publishers to provide deeper insights into user activity and behavior. Geyser Airdrop Program: A new social tracking feature is in development, with a technical feasibility study underway. Public Staking: Development complete and refinements in progress for a seamless launch. Marketing Highlights: KOLs: 200+ KOLs in our war room, with global reach, including Russia, China, and Vietnam. Updated Roadmap: Long-term interoperability roadmap release coming soon. Stay tuned! AMAs: Strong AMA sessions with top KOL groups. More AMAs are planned for the month of June. Video Content Strategy: Weekly and monthly video updates, with podcasts repurposed for Instagram and TikTok. SEO and PR Efforts: Boosting visibility and SEO ranking with targeted press releases, blog posts, and social media plans. Coverage in top-tier and Tier 2 publications. Read our latest PR on Benzinga, Bitcoin.com, CoinMarketCap and Binance. Marketing Metrics: Twitter: 43K new followers, 40% increase in impressions, and 147% rise in engagement, breaking the 100K mark in followers too. Instagram: Reached 193% more accounts (121K total) and a 1,095% increase in engagement, totaling 17.1K followers. Telegram: Thriving community with 42,187 members. YouTube: Gained 263 subscribers, totaling 1.34K, a 24.4% increase. Zealy: 344 new members, growing from 1,576 to 1,986 (26% increase), highlighting strong community interest. We are committed to the project and working hard to meet your expectations. Your support and excitement motivate us to reach new milestones. Stay tuned and follow Hydro socials for the latest updates!

Happy to announce that we're one of the awarded projects for the SUI grant! 🎉 We're super excited to be apart of the Sui Foundation ecosystem alongside some amazing projects 🙏 Check out the full list: https://lnkd.in/ef56FU9H Looking forward to this next chapter together!

⚡️ UNLOCKING THE POWER OF INTEROPERABILITY Let's face it, the internet as we know it is due for an upgrade! As technology keeps racing ahead, we can't keep relying on old web systems from the past (Web2). The blockchain world (Web3) is the future, and we need to find a way to blend the two seamlessly. This is where Hydro Online comes in! Check out our new article where we explore how we’re paving the way to a new decentralized future 👇 https://lnkd.in/eD4zF97a

Happy Friday, Hydro Fam! 🙏 Here's the latest update with everything that's been happening this week and what's on the horizon 👇 🔒 Tech/Product Updates: 🔹 Analytics patches for publishers have been deployed, offering deeper insights into user activity and behavior. This includes detailed metrics like time spent on platforms and interaction patterns. 🔹 12 smart contracts have been submitted for audit. Four contracts have already achieved a 100% security score by Zokiyo, with negotiations for the remaining audits ongoing. 🔹 The Geyser Airdrop Program now includes a scoped-out social tracking feature. A technical feasibility study, planning, and design are in progress. 📈 Marketing Updates: 🔹 Interoperability improvements are in the works, tied to the long-term roadmap, which will go live on the website soon. Stay tuned for the release! 🔹 Enhancing video content strategy with more podcasts scheduled, repurposed into short videos for Instagram and TikTok, targeting Web2 audiences like memecoins. 🔹 Upcoming AMA with Venus Queen! Tune in https://t.co/2dan61VOt0 at 3pm UTC. Thank you for your continued support! Your enthusiasm and involvement drive ongoing growth and innovation. Have a fantastic weekend! 🚀

BRIDGING WEB2 AND WEB3 By integrating numerous publishers, many of whom are new to Web3, the Hydro platform serves as a seamless portal connecting the Web2 and Web3 realms. This integration extends further as Hydro incorporates various other blockchains and networks beyond $SUI. At the core of Hydro’s interoperability capabilities are features derived from Depin. Utilizing its Masternodes, Hydro establishes a robust Depin network of infrastructure nodes to host and support operations across all its supported networks.  As more networks are integrated, this directly bolsters interoperability! Is your favourite project integrating Depin?

Beyond ads, subscriptions, and paywalls, other models include donations — encouraged by platforms like Ko-fi or Patreon — and affiliate marketing, where publishers earn commissions by promoting products or services. Our final excerpt in the revolutionising revenue series explores these models and how Hydro Online fits into this 👇 Pros ✅ - Flexibility: These models provide additional revenue streams that can be tailored to different types of content and audiences. - Community Engagement: Both methods can strengthen the relationship between publishers and their audience. Cons ❌ - Unpredictability: Donations and affiliate earnings can be highly variable and not reliable for consistent income. - Effort Intensive: Both methods require significant effort to promote and maintain. How Hydro Online Fits 🧩 Hydro Online’s model of monetizing user time could seamlessly integrate with these methods, offering publishers a steady income from regular content engagement, complementing the less predictable nature of donations and affiliate links. In conclusion, while traditional monetization methods have their merits, platforms like Hydro Online introduce a novel approach that respects user experience and provides publishers with a more predictable and hassle-free revenue stream. Learn more about Hydro Online and sign up here 👇 hydro.online

Happy Friday, Hydro fam! 🙏 Here's your latest update with everything that's been happening this week and what's on the horizon 👇 🔒 Tech/Product Updates: 🔹 Hydro Online: We've successfully deployed a patch enabling communication between the Geyser platform and Hydro Online for website registration verification. This enhancement ensures a smoother and more secure registration process. 🔹 Geyser Airdrop: We've deferred the go-live date for our Geyser Program in order to include more social features into phase 1. Planning and design are in progress to make this feature more engaging and rewarding. 🔹 Staking: Public Staking UAT (User Acceptance Testing) starts on May 23. We're developing a custom UI for smart contracts due to the lack of an out-of-the-box solution, ensuring a seamless user experience. 📈 Marketing Updates: 🔹 Website: We're preparing updates on new platform features and Hydro’s interoperability play. These updates will include social content, website enhancements, and blog articles to keep everyone informed and engaged. 🔹 Video Content: A new video aimed at making it easy for first-time users to sign up for Hydro Online will be released soon. This will help new users get started quickly and smoothly. 🔹 Community Outreach - AMA: We've started doing AMAs with large crypto communities on Telegram. Stay tuned for details on our social profiles for a chance to engage directly with our team and learn more about Hydro. Thank you for your continued support! Your enthusiasm and involvement are what drive our ongoing growth and innovation. Have a fantastic weekend! 🚀

🤔 Our latest blog explores the critical role of interoperability between Web2 and Web3, and how Hydro is working to bridge the gap. Learn how AI-powered solutions are paving the way for a seamless, decentralized digital landscape! ⚡️ https://lnkd.in/g6XDSDWy

Subscriptions: Gated Content for Steady Earnings Subscriptions involve charging users a recurring fee to access content or services. Many online news outlets and specialized content creators like The New York Times and Patreon use subscriptions with great success. However, with the saturation of subscription options is it becoming harder to stand out from the crowd? Join us this week as we delve into both sides of the coin and how Hydro fits into this model 🤔 Pros ✅ - Predictable Income: Subscriptions provide a consistent revenue stream. - Audience Loyalty: Paying subscribers are often more engaged and invested in the content. Cons ❌ - Barrier to Entry: Paywalls can deter potential readers or users who are unwilling or unable to pay. - Content Saturation: With so many subscription options available, users may experience fatigue and limit their commitments. How Hydro Online Fits 🤔 Hydro Online can be integrated alongside subscription models to offer a hybrid approach. For instance, publishers could monetize shorter visits or less engaged users through Hydro Online while reserving premium content for subscribers, thereby maximizing revenue from various user segments. Learn more about Hydro Online and sign up here 👇 hydro.online

Happy Friday, Hydro fam! 🙏 Here's your weekly update with a little bit of a twist 👀 🛠 Tech/Product Updates: 🔹 Audits: Our EVM smart contracts and token vesting contracts have received a final audit report with a 100% security score. 🔹 Hydro Plus: Hydro Plus is shaping up nicely. Development is in progress with the KYB process ongoing. Integration with 3rd party on-ramping solutions is also in progress. 🔹 Hydro Geyser (Aidrop Program): The Geyser program is under development with phase 1 complete and ready to go live. We’re currently in user acceptance testing. The decision to launch has been pushed to incoporate additional features before the initial launch. More info on this will be released soon. 🤖 AI and Interoperability: 🔹 The long-term roadmap is finalized for interoperability (additional networks and AI milestones). A potential AI/Web3 company partnership is also being explored for additional tools. 📈 Marketing Updates: 🔹 User/Publisher Acquisition: We are thrilled announce new partnerships have been established with more announcements to come. We’re in advanced talks with major publications and international communities are expanding. 🔹 Content Creation and Branding: We are developing new visual materials to showcase what our platform can do. In addition to creating high end, Hydro themed creatives for community use (NFTs, stickers, gifs). Thank you for your continued support! Your enthusiasm and involvement are what drive our ongoing growth and innovation. Have a fantastic weekend! 🙏