Charles Hoskinson Hopes to Recruit Brazilians to Build Decentralized Social Network

American entrepreneur and co-founder of IOHK blockchain company, Charles Hoskinson, has announced his intention to recruit Brazilians for a decentralized social network project.
Hoskinson expressed his enthusiasm on Twitter, emphasizing his support for free speech in light of the restrictions preventing Brazil’s residents from accessing the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

Meanwhile, Cardano communities in 50 countries across the globe, including Brazil, are actively participating in drafting the Cardano constitution. According to Cardano Ambassador Mauro Andreoli, the Cardano community in Brazil organized a workshop in São Paulo to contribute to the constitution drafting process. However, their activities and involvement could not be shared on X due to the embargo imposed on the platform in the country. Mauro described the ban as a “restriction of free expression.”

In response, Hoskinson emphasized the need for a decentralized system, pointing out that censorship is one of the negative effects of centralized platforms. He assured the Brazilian Cardano community of his support, stating that their efforts are significant and will be valued by everyone.

“We will see their delegates at the convention, and I cannot wait to recruit many Brazilians to help us build a decentralized social network,” Hoskinson said.

Some followers raised concerns about Hoskinson’s motives, alleging that he might be aligning with Elon Musk, the CTO and Executive Chairman of X. Hoskinson refuted these claims, asserting that his support for freedom of speech has been consistent over the years, with his backing of the Fire Foundation serving as a testament to his stance against dictatorship.

Brazilian Authorities Ban X for Non-Compliance with Court Order

The months-long dispute between Brazil’s judiciary and Elon Musk, centered around an order instructing X to purge far-right critics and anti-democratic voices from the platform, has culminated in an embargo on the social media platform in the country. Millions of users in Brazil have been restricted from accessing X after authorities shut down the platform over its non-compliance with the court order.

Mobile phone companies and network providers in the country enforced the court order on Saturday morning, blocking access to X. Amid the restrictions, many users have sought refuge on rival platform Bluesky, which reportedly gained 500,000 users in just two days.