# Decentralized Social Networks Synereo Will Use Peer-to-Peer Networking To Foster Interaction By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-03-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synereo References: [pr.blonde20](https://pr.blonde20.com/synereo/) & [synereo](http://www.synereo.com/) Synereo is the world's first fully [decentralized and distributed social network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluesky-directory). What this means is, unlike centralized social media services like [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/user-first-social-media) and [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decentralized-social-apps) which control data ownership and distribution, Synereo uses peer-to-peer networking to let people interact directly with each other. This peer-to-peer setup means the network cannot be disabled by governments, Internet providers or others with a vested interest in hampering free and open communication. The system's technology and information flow model are inspired by the brain's neural networks -- a system of nodes communicates based on local rules, without relying on a center of control, with messages relayed through peers on the network. The network embraces a social-consensus philosophy therein posts and messages are prioritized based on what users and their social circles consider interesting and relevant. Synereo is seeking funding through a crowd sale of AMPs, a cryptocurrency that is integrated into the platform. Its vision is a bold one, and one that could change the future of online social networks by eschewing the Mark Zuckerberg model in favor of a decentralized network. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Decentralized Social Networks:** The shift towards social networks that use peer-to-peer networking to foster direct interaction presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the centralized tech industry. - **Crowdfunding Cryptocurrencies:** The rise of cryptocurrencies like AMPs, integrated into decentralized social networks, represents a disruptive opportunity for the crowdfunding industry. - **Social Consensus Prioritization:** The implementation of a social-consensus philosophy, prioritizing posts based on users and their social circles, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of online content curation and recommendation. ### Where This Applies - **Social Media:** Decentralized social networks present a threat to centralized social media services like Facebook and Twitter by offering a new model for online interaction and content distribution. - **Cryptocurrency:** The integration of cryptocurrencies like AMPs into decentralized social networks creates a new use case for digital currencies and presents opportunities for innovation in the cryptocurrency industry. - **Content Curation:** The adoption of a social-consensus philosophy for prioritizing posts based on user interest offers opportunities for disruption in the field of online content curation, recommendation, and personalization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decentralized Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decentralized-social-apps.md) - [AI-Driven Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socialai.md) - [Decentralized Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastodon-experience.md) - [Tokenized Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/own-social-media-app.md) - [Decentralized Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelfed.md) - [Encrypted Decentralized Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positiveintentions.md) - [Social Network Crypto Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persystic-token.md) - [Decentralized Onboarding App Processes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastodon-1.md) - [Decentralized Microblogging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbin.md)