# Avatar-Based Social Apps Metadream Launches Bondee, a Next-Generation Social Media App in Asia By Kanesa D | Published 2023-01-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondee References: [martechseries](https://martechseries.com/technology/metadream-launches-bondee-a-next-gen-social-app/) & [bondee.net](https://bondee.net/)  Metadream, a Singaporean tech startup, has launched Bondee, a new [social media platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-social-media) in Asia. The software has received a lot of downloads thanks to its unique interactive features and array of stylish and different avatars. Bondee allows users to create [custom avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatai) using trendy pieces, express themselves using mood and status functionality, and visit friends. Users can also post comments on a person’s space and update their mood depending on what they are currently doing. The business is also creating several [metaverse creative items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modelverse) in addition to Bondee. In May 2022, Metadream purchased the True.ly app's intellectual property rights. Then, Metadream gave this app a fresh and global makeover, progressively launching Bondee worldwide by the end of 2022. Image Credit: Bondee ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Avatar-based Social Media:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create avatar-based social media platforms with interactive features and trendy avatars for users to customize and express themselves. - **Mood and Status Functionality:** Businesses can innovate by incorporating mood and status functionality into social media platforms, allowing users to update their current mood and what they are doing. - **Metaverse Creative Items:** There is room for innovation in the creation of metaverse creative items in addition to social media platforms, giving users a broader range of interactive experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media:** The social media industry could benefit from avatar-based social media platforms and innovative features that provide a more interactive experience for users. - **Gaming:** Developers in the gaming industry can incorporate avatar-based customization and mood and status functionality into their games to create a more engaging experience for players. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Businesses in the fashion and beauty industry can collaborate with social media platforms by designing trendy avatar items and accessories that users can purchase and customize for their digital selves. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Avatar-Creation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoru.md) - [Lifelike 3D Metaverse Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-avatars.md) - [Lifelike Digital Avatar Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-network-labs.md) - [AI-Powered Avatar Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-magic-avatar.md) - [Selfie-Based Metaverse Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamium-labs.md) - [VR-Based Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nevermet.md) - [Video Conferencing Avatar Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-avatar.md) - [AI-Aided Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/befake-ai-social-network.md) - [Avatar-Supporting Social Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-2.md)