In a world where companies track digital activity for “marketing” purposes, data has become the new gold.
On average, Google makes $121 million a day in advertising revenue, by selling user data to third parties.
When we use the internet, our activity creates a digital footprint which companies track, sell and even abuse.
This is possible because companies hide clauses in the terms and conditions which most of us sign without reading (oops!).
What is the current data landscape?
By 2022, all companies which use cookies (text files that identify your computer) will need to find new, cookie-less, methods to track activity.
This is a blessing. If you think about it, how often do we press “Accept All”?
Here at QSTN, we believe a cookie-less future will create new conversations where internet users will always be paid for their data.
Now, more than ever, we need to protect and value data as a human right.
This is why we created QSTN
What is QSTN?
QSTN is a web application where users participate in surveys, quizzes and short questionnaires to earn cryptocurrency.
Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology, which all cryptocurrencies use as an immutable “news feed” for activity on-chain.
By integrating NEAR and their respective blockchain, users on QSTN can verify their answers were recorded on the blockchain.
Now, users will not need to “trust” because the time stamp is immutably on-chain.
How will NFTs be involved?
With the recent explosion of non fungible tokens, it is perfect we will begin offering digital art, unlockables and airdrops.
Since premiering at NEARcon, we began development on the NEAR integration and eventual NFT marketplace.
Our goal is to create a ecosystem where users can monetize their data and learn about cryptocurrency at the same time.
If you don't already, follow us on Twitter, because we will be hosting weekly “QSTNs of the Day” for qsties to earn the first official “QSTN” NFT.
What should we be doing until 2022?
Until we finish the NEAR integration, we are focusing on community and voice.
Right now, users can sign up for the waitlist, here, and receive updates on development.
For anyone reading, we want to say thank you for helping to protect, monetize and educate around personal data.
Please feel free to drop us a line at hello@qstn.us if you have questions, suggestions or comments.
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“QSTN — we ask the right questions”