From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

Unimpressed by the chaos on Twitter, some users are seeking new platforms to escape the toxicity. Hive offers a nostalgic space that draws influence from MySpace, tapping into a desire to look backwards and find some form of stability in the online experiences of yesteryear.

Supernova is an app hoping to redefine online socialising. Working similarly to Instagram or Facebook, it focuses on creating a positive impact, showing that there are ways social media platforms can operate without compromising mental health or data privacy.

Social media platform Geneva has become popular among Gen Zers who wish to connect privately and directly with other users who share similar interests. As people reject performative social feeds in favor of authentic online interactions, how are community-oriented apps keeping users engaged?

Decentralised Autonomous Organisations, or DAOs, are part of an emerging Web3 ecosystem that have the potential to radically transform how organisations work together to achieve shared goals. How is this changing working environments? And what can companies learn from this concept?