The Commons
The Commons
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Social Media
That Doesn’t Zuck!

The Commons is better social media built for connection not clout
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Designed for People

We started with a simple question:
What if platforms were designed for people, not personas?
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The Connection Engine
Discover people, spaces, and conversations you never knew you needed, with serendipity built-in.
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Pretty on Purpose
A visual experience that feels intentional, calming, and alive... not another grey box feed.
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Optimized for People
Built for people, not influencers. No pressure to post. No follower counts. Just tools that support curiosity, connection, and community.
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Proof of Personhood
Discover something real. Say goodbye to bots, spam, and fake engagement. What you find here is authentic and it shows.
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Our Mission

Changing the way people discover,
connect and build relationships online

Enable Cross-Network Discovery
Our first-of-its-kind Connection Engine surfaces surprising similarities, allowing users to discover unexpected friends and vibrant communities
Enhance the Digital Social Atmosphere
No follow counts, no popularity contests. We cultivate a welcoming space that allows users to escape echo chambers and express themselves
Evolve the Ecosystem of Experiences Online
Curate a thriving ecosystem where every user can discover new passions, communities, and narratives. We are continuously pushing the boundaries to deliver fresh, engaging, and relevant experiences. Discover never before seen features that go beyond my space and your space, into our space

Thinking In Public

Ideas, reflections, and design decisions behind The Commons

Founder Perspectives

Thoughts from The Commons Core Team on the Future of Social
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Can Social Media be Re-Enchanted?
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Why We Reject the “Move Fast and Break Things” Playbook
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Can We Build a Platform that Gets Better with Time?
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Engineering Social Infrastructure for the Next Hundred Million Users
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Why Social Media Feels Lonely, Even When It’s Crowded
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Roadmap

Where we’re headed and how we’ll get there
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Phase I: Foundations
Phase I: Foundations
Core architecture for user accounts, profiles, and homepages, MVP of the Connection Engine with early Serendipity logic.
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Phase II: Early Access Alpha
Phase II: Early Access Alpha
Live testing of connection surfaces, refine obscure commonalities logic. Feedback loop with alpha testers for fast iteration.
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Phase III: Proof & Refinement
Phase III: Proof & Refinement
UX polish on exploratory spaces. Moderation and safety systems stress-tested in live environment.
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Phase IV: Beta Launch
Phase IV: Beta Launch
Step into an innovative social interface that replaces tired, repetitive designs with intuitive, visually engaging spaces.

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Talk to the Founder
Talk to the Founder

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