The RSS3 Foundation Letter - December 2023

Dear RSS3 Community,

As the year draws to a close and the holiday season brings its warmth and joy, it's the perfect time to reflect on our December journey. Let’s dive into the highlights and updates that have marked the end of a remarkable year.

Most Important Metric

Monthly monetizable API calls: 15,383,745 (as of Christmas)

Dev Progress

Network:

Following our Whitepaper, the engineering team:

Have finished the first deployable version of RSS3 Node, and began to supercharge it with AI and search capabilities.

Are working on improving the Global Indexer.

Are working on a secret release that will be revealed soon.

OpenAI and ChatGPT:

We have shipped another AI product powered by the RSS3 Network - Web3 Social Activity GPT. Compared to its predecessor (Web3 Social Activity Plugin), it’s equipped with more capabilities and the vast volume of Open Information to evolve into a true Generative AI.

MetaMask Snap:

We have shipped the official version of our RSS3 Social Notifier, the first Snap that extends MetaMask’s functionality to incorporate social aggregations. Install it with your MetaMask now.

Marketing and Ecosystem Progress

We are excited to announce that RSSHub is joining the RSS3 open information layer, bridging Web1 & 2 to Web3. RSSHub, one of, if not the largest source of RSS Feeds (consisting of thousands of federated nodes, with one node already serving more than ~400 million requests per month).

We hosted a Voice AMA with OKX, where our CMO Kate shared insights about the RSS3 roadmap and upcoming launches.

We supported the Hong Kong Web3 Security Summit Annual Ceremony as an official community partner for Hong Kong Web3 Tech Week.

We were invited by Optimist to support their "The Optimist Christmas CAMPAIGN DAY2 - RSS3."

We supported the AWS Hong Kong Web3 Developer/Builder Camp powered by CrossSpace Official.

We participated in the Web3 SocialGGININDER AMA hosted by Phaver App and XO app during Taipei Blockchain Week.

We organized a fun Christmas guessing reward game on Christmas Eve.

Get Involved!

Take our upgraded Web3 Social Activity GPT for a spin on ChatGPT! Share your thoughts with us! If you find it valuable, we'd be delighted if you could help us spread the word.

In line with the principles of the Open Information Manifesto, RSSHub's integration with the RSS3 open information layer is a significant step forward in our Open Information movement. This milestone isn't just about technology; it reflects our deep commitment to ensuring the fundamental right to access information freely. We invite you to join us on this transformative journey and advocate for a world where information flows freely and is easily accessible to all. Your involvement at this pivotal juncture could be a game-changer in shaping the future of open information. We're thrilled to connect with you, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you're eager to contribute or already working on open information projects!

Some Comments

As we say goodbye to 2023, it's heartening to see how far we've come. Every bit of progress, every new feature, every step has brought us closer to a future where information is not just available but freely accessible to all. It's a journey made possible by your support, your engagement, and your belief in our vision. Let's step into the new year with renewed enthusiasm and commitment to making open information not just an ideal, but a reality.

Happy Holidays and here's to an incredible new year!

Best,

Zoe and the RSS3 Foundation