Can you imagine owning a comic book in the blockchain world? I have found a hidden treasure in solana that makes it possible! Meet dReader, the premier digital comic collecting platform.
Fans of reading comics and collecting them can now do so on the best blockchain that is solana, it is a wonderful idea, your comics are NFT collectibles that you can take with you anywhere, plus can even exchange them on secondary markets.
You might wonder when this idea was created, at the end of 2022 Josip Volarević is responsible for bringing to life this idea that has materialized today. A multidisciplinary team of designers, artists, blockchain developers are behind the creation of this opportunity!
dReader vision is to be the leading provider of digital comic collecting experiences, and strive to empower our users to explore new and exciting worlds of digital storytelling.
Their mission is to build a seamless and user-friendly platform for collecting digital comics, and to create a welcoming and inclusive community of collectors and creators. dReader committed to fostering a culture of innovation and open collaboration, and to delivering a world-class digital comic collecting experience.
dReader Goals
Provide an intuitive and seamless platform for discovering, trading, collecting, and reading digital comics.
Empower our users to explore new and exciting worlds of digital storytelling.
Create a welcoming and inclusive community of collectors and creators.
Foster a culture of innovation and open collaboration.
Deliver a world-class digital comic collecting experience with true ownership.
Build a beautiful mobile solution and nurture the Solana Mobile ecosystem.
dReader Values
Openness: We are committed to open source and open collaboration.
Inclusion: We strive to create a welcoming community for all users.
Innovation: We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to improve our platform and user experience.
Quality: We are dedicated to delivering a high-quality digital comic collecting experience.
Respect: We respect the Intellectual property rights of creators and users, and maintain a commitment to ethical and legal standards.
First steps to use dReader
First make sure to register to the app! If you’re on Android mobile, download dReader on Google Play. In case you’re a proud Saga owner, find us on the Solana dApp store!
If you’re using our web app go to this dReader register link. It’s important to note that if you’re opening this link on your mobile device, use Phantom or Solflare in-app browser feature.
How get first Comics ?
The process is very simple, similar to buying an NFT in a secondary market, main way to acquire through dReader is with its dApp and access through web browsers.
Go to the mobile app or favorite browser (through phantom or Solflare you can access it in their internal browser)
Make sure your email is verified by going to settings -> profile
- if there is no “send email verification” button, you’re good to go!
- if the button is there, click on it and check your email inbox (check for spam!)
Find the comic you’d like to buy (usually promoted on the homepage banner)
Go to the comic details and hit the mint button
it’s important to note that you’ll need at least 0.0033 SOL in your wallet to pay for protocol & on-chain fees, even if the comic is listed as free.
Acquire through Secondary Markets
If it is difficult for you to buy comics on rReader, you have another option that is a little more profitable through the secondary NFT market called Tensor, here they usually cost much less than at the time of listing or pre-sale. You just need your phantom or Solflare wallet, connect it and that’s it.
Buy using Blockchain Links | Blinks
The most innovative thing that dReader has done is to be able to mint comics using the wonder that is trending in Solana, that is, Blinks. Thanks to an alliance with Dialect, it is possible to buy your favorite comics without having to leave Twitter, you just have to install the extension of Dialect or activate the blinks function in your Phantom or Solflare wallet and that’s it you can use this great tool! Just have to find a dReader or creator blink on Twitter promoting their comics.
Once you have your Comic NFT, simply go to dReader, look for the comic section and click on read and you now have access to the work of art.
The only way to be able to read the comics is to have the corresponding NFT in your wallet connected to dReader, this is the only way to have access to unique works and to have exclusive access to enjoy and immerse yourself in each story. There are some free comics that are not for sale, although they are very few, most of them have a cost, and like everything at the beginning their cost is high, as the months go by they fall a lot, of course it depends on the popularity of the project or creator in making it attractive, comic price can increase and exchange these NFTs can be treated as an investment.
What happens once the Comic is read?
Once a reader reads a digital comic, the comic gets “worn out” and changes state from mint condition to a used comic. This feature aims to replicate the feeling of unboxing a physical comic, where the comic is no longer in its original condition.
To incentivise “unboxing” of digital comics we will explore the route of “using” Comic issue NFTs. For example, digital comics could be unboxed once in a lifetime to consume a specific benefit like a 1 on 1 call with the creator.
Opportunities for Artists and Creators
dReader is primarily based on monetizing the platform through a commission-based revenue model. The platform allows users to discover, trade, collect, and consume digital comics, and artists/creators to publish and sell their comics.
When creators sell their comics on the platform, dReader takes a commission on the sale. Additionally, the platform may also generate revenue through advertising, sponsorships, and partnerships with other companies.
As a creator you have two options that the project has developed called dPublisher and dReader Originals that helps creators and owners will have access to a dedicated and prominent space on the platform, where their comics will be highlighted and promoted to a wider audience. They will also have access to exclusive tools and features that will help them market and promote their comics, and gain more visibility for their work.
dPublisher is a dedicated application for publishing digital comics that streamlines the self-publishing process for creators, and maximizes the value of their comics compared to traditional publishing methods. The application is easy to use, allowing creators to take control of their publishing process and retain a greater share of the profits.
The earnings of a creator
Creating and sharing content can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for creators, but it can also be a challenging and uncertain path to monetize their work.
dReader empowers creators to earn revenue through self-publishing their comics on the platform via dPublisher creator interface with a high profit cut of up to 90% of sales revenue with a minimum of 80% share.
Independent creators who may not have the resources or connections to publish through traditional channels can now use dReader to share their stories and gain recognition in the industry.
dPublisher takes a percentage of the revenue generated from the primary and secondary sales of these self-published comics as commission. One part of these profits will be used for marketing various comics on external services, whilst another part will be distributed to existing and new creators in a form of creator grants.
Undoubtedly a Solana’s Hidden Treasure!
Solana has a store of incredible projects and businesses, however not all of them are as popular or famous as those who have a large number of followers on social networks. In this case, this hidden gem that I have found called dReader deserves notoriety for its innovation and great contribution to the Solana ecosystem.
The platform’s user-friendly interface, intuitive navigation, and search features make it easy for readers to discover new comics and creators, providing creators with a wider potential audience for their work. Additionally, by providing a decentralized marketplace for digital comics, dReader allows creators to reach a global audience, regardless of their location.
This gen can also provide valuable insights into readers’ engagement and preferences, allowing creators to tailor their comics to better serve their audience. Furthermore, dReader’s community features such as commenting, ratings, and discussion forums provide creators with direct feedback from readers, allowing them to improve their comics and connect with their audience more effectively.
Resources
https://dreader.io/links
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