Fireworks and Fun: GrillApp.net Launches, Upgrading Content Staking & PolkaVerse's UX!

Incremental releases have been steadily moving us towards the full release of Subsocial’s super-app, which will combine all of Subsocial’s functionality into one seamless user experience. Today marks the next step of the Subsocial ecosystem, with the initial launch of GrillApp (previously code-named FanFair). The popular Web3 chat application Grill.chat is migrating to GrillApp.net, along with the SUB locking management system from Sub.ID, in preparation for everything to be combined in the upcoming super-app.

Additionally, PolkaVerse is being tied into GrillApp.net, in order to leverage its advanced login functionality. As more creators and users onboard to PolkaVerse, they deserve the full range of options, such as logging in via X or Metamask. Pretty soon, the full functionality of PolkaVerse will be merged into GrillApp.net, turning it into the Subsocial super-app!

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The launch of GrillApp marks the beginning of Subsocial’s feature consolidation into a unified platform.

Grill.chat as it stands today will remain unchanged; it will just live under the GrillApp.net domain. The page for locking SUB in the Content Staking system will be moved from Sub.ID to GrillApp, forming the first step for having all of Subsocial’s functionality in one place. We are looking forward to seeing the UX of the Subsocial ecosystem improve as everything links together better than ever before!

As the ecosystem prepares to onboard many more users and creators, it is vitally important that they receive the smoothest introduction possible, which means allowing new users to log in with their wallet of choice, or with their X account. While this has not been possible with PolkaVerse’s previously outdated tech, by merging the PolkaVerse platform into GrillApp, it gains access to our up-to-date login flow. Following this merge, everyone can now log in and start posting with their Polkadot or EVM wallets, or X account!

Now, to keep posting, sign in on GrillApp.net and enjoy the new and improved log-in flow!

The final piece of the migration is related to a branding improvement. PolkaVerse supports and encourages all types of content, however, its brand specifically reinforces Polkadot-related content. By dissociating the platform from the Polkadot brand, we hope to see other types of content blossom on the platform as well. Of course, we remain dedicated to building in the Polkadot ecosystem, and love all of our Polkadot-focused content creators!

At the heart of this progressive move to GrillApp is the vision of a unified Subsocial, with all of the functionality available on one platform, providing users with a seamless experience. In essence, GrillApp represents more than just a platform — it embodies a vision of the next era of Subsocial, an era of simplicity, and growth.

In the coming weeks, GrillApp.net will continue receiving upgrades, including a sleek new UI for viewing posts, creator profiles, chats, and more. Let us know what you think about GrillApp, and we’ll see you on-chain!