Website: write.link Twitter : https://twitter.com/writedotlink

In an age where the internet is becoming increasingly centralized, user data is being commodified, and content permanence is questionable, there is a need for a new paradigm of content creation and ownership. Introducing write.link - a decentralized blogging platform that addresses these concerns, giving power back to the writer.

ENS Integration: The decentralized web represents the future of online interactions. ENS domains aren't just trendy; they're a statement, a commitment to decentralization, and an investment in the future.

1. Futuristic Appeal: Allow writers to connect their ENS domain, positioning it at the forefront of the decentralized web movement.
2. Decentralized Assurance: ENS domains, inherently decentralized, offer an added layer of security and autonomy, free from centralized controls.
3. Monetization option: These domains can double as wallet addresses, allowing writers to receive payments or donations directly.

Other Features:

1. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Tools:
   1. Rationale: Discoverability is crucial for bloggers. To get their content in front of the right audience, SEO becomes indispensable.
   2. Feature: Customisable SEO options like meta description and keywords etc, helping writers optimize their content for better visibility.
2. Blog Templates:
   1. Rationale: Personalization enhances brand identity, and writers should have the freedom to choose a design for their blogs to reflect their style.
   2. Feature: Provide a range of customizable templates for writers who want to tailor their blog's look and feel.
3. Analytics Integration:
   1. Rationale: Understanding reader behaviour and engagement metrics can help writers refine their content strategy.
   2. Feature: Inbuilt analytics module to track article views, reads, time spent on articles etc.
4. Social Media Sharing & Integration:
   1. Rationale: Social media remains a potent tool for content dissemination and reader engagement.
   2. Feature: Easy-to-use social media sharing buttons and allow writers to auto-post new content to their connected social media platforms.
5. Community Building Tools:
   1. Rationale: A loyal community can amplify a writer's reach and engagement.
   2. Feature: Integrate chat systems like Orbis that are decentralized, allowing readers and writers to interact with comments directly.

Grant Request: Your support will further our:

• R&D efforts to elevate the write.link platform.
• R&D efforts to decentralized storage integrations, improving the editor and its AI features.
• To improve performance and scalability.