Peer28.com is a decentralized social network in prototype stage with over 170,000 active users and a 3.4 million user waitlist. This proposal focuses on integrating privacy-preserving payments powered by Zcash into the platform.
The goal is to enable real-world usage of private payments across social interactions, including tipping, subscriptions, streaming, and prediction markets—directly within an existing and growing user network.
This project is focused on practical adoption and real usage, not experimentation.
Project Background & Credibility
Peer28.com is operated by a registered French company, providing a formal legal and operational foundation.
The project is led by Amal Thomas, with a focus on building decentralized systems that prioritize privacy, user ownership, and long-term sustainability.
The platform already demonstrates:
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a functioning product
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active users
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strong organic demand (3.4M waitlist)
This significantly reduces both execution and adoption risk.
Problem
Current social platforms are centralized and rely heavily on:
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data extraction
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advertising-based monetization
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limited user control
At the same time, most digital payment systems lack privacy and require intermediaries, exposing user financial activity.
There is a clear gap between:
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decentralized social platforms
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and usable, privacy-preserving digital payments
Solution
Peer28.com will integrate Zcash as its core payment layer, enabling:
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Private peer-to-peer payments
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Creator monetization (tips, subscriptions)
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Streaming micropayments (batched settlement)
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Prediction markets with escrow and payouts
All transactions will use shielded transfers powered by zk-SNARK technology.
The system is designed to be:
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non-custodial (users control funds)
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privacy-first by default
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scalable via hybrid off-chain/on-chain architecture
Why Zcash
Zcash provides:
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strong, proven privacy guarantees
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mature infrastructure for shielded transactions
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alignment with Peer28.com’s core values
This integration will demonstrate Zcash in a real consumer-scale environment, beyond simple transfers.
Why a Grant (Not Venture Capital)
Peer28.com is intentionally not pursuing traditional venture funding.
VC-backed models often introduce:
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pressure for ads and data monetization
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centralization of control
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short-term incentives
A grant-based approach allows the project to:
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remain aligned with privacy and decentralization
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prioritize user value and trust
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build long-term infrastructure
This aligns directly with the mission of Zcash.
Impact on the Zcash Ecosystem
This project is designed to deliver measurable, real-world adoption:
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Immediate exposure to 170,000+ users
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Scalable onboarding from a 3.4 million waitlist
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High-frequency use cases (social payments, streaming)
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Expansion of Zcash into everyday digital interactions
Peer28.com can act as a distribution layer for Zcash, onboarding large numbers of non-crypto-native users.
Milestones & Timeline (~8 Months)
The project will be executed in phased milestones to reduce risk and ensure delivery:
Phase 1: Foundation
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Zcash testnet integration
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Basic wallet (send/receive shielded transactions)
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Initial node integration
Phase 2: Core Payments
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Mainnet integration
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Private tipping and payment flows
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Secure wallet UX
Phase 3: Monetization Layer
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Subscriptions and paid content
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Streaming micropayments (batched settlement)
Phase 4: Prediction Markets
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Escrow-based market system
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Outcome resolution and payouts
Phase 5: Token Economy
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P28 token integration within platform
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Liquidity setup and trading enablement
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Full rollout to user base
Each phase delivers working functionality and can be independently validated.
Success Metrics
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Number of users adopting Zcash wallets
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Volume of shielded transactions
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Creator earnings through private payments
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User satisfaction and retention
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Growth in platform users
The focus is on real usage and user experience, not theoretical metrics.
Why This Proposal is Low Risk
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Existing product and active user base
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Strong organic demand (3.4M waitlist)
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No dependency on protocol changes
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Phased and measurable execution plan
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Clear use cases with immediate application
Closing
Peer28.com represents a rare opportunity to integrate Zcash into a live, growing social network with real users and real demand.
This project focuses on:
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practical adoption
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high-frequency usage
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seamless user experience
It is an execution-driven initiative to bring privacy-preserving payments into everyday digital interactions at scale.
This project has the potential to significantly increase Zcash network activity, user base, and real-world usage.
Peer28.com is not building for future users—it already has:
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170,000 active users
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3.4 million users waiting to join
By integrating Zcash directly into the platform:
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A large number of users can be onboarded into Zcash without friction
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Users will interact with Zcash through daily activities (social, streaming, payments)
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The network will see increased shielded transaction volume at scale
This creates a direct pathway to migrate hundreds of thousands—and potentially millions—of users into the Zcash ecosystem over time.
Unlike speculative adoption, this is usage-driven growth, where users engage with Zcash because it is embedded into their everyday experience.
Peer28.com can effectively act as a distribution and adoption layer for Zcash, driving:
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higher on-chain activity
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broader user participation
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stronger network effects