Three weeks ago we launched the MVP of Skatehive 3.0 and we haven’t stopped shipping new features and dope updates since!
In this post, we’re breaking down all the new features and shedding light on existing ones we’ve polished. The goal? To make Skatehive 3.0 the COOLEST skateboarding-only social media app ever built.
About Skatehive 3.0
Skatehive 3.0 is a community-built platform by skaters for skaters, built with Next.js and Chakra UI. The app enables users to publish content to the Hive blockchain while seamlessly integrating with Farcaster and Ethereum ecosystems.
To make it simpler, Skatehive 3.0 is building cross-chain functionalities for skaters so they don't limit their imagination, creativity or audience. Let's take a look at those features!
Posting Composer (Home posts - Short-form content)
/Posting composer allows users to create rich content using Markdown syntax, upload multimedia files, and publish directly to the Hive blockchain. The component features real-time preview capabilities and handles image/GIF uploads with integrated media processing hooks.
Skate Spot Map
An interactive /map displays community-submitted skate spots. The map uses dynamic loading to maintain optimal page performance until users access the feature. Submitting a skate spot creates a Peakd Snap.
Note: Current implementation requires manual input from @web-gnar to transfer spot submissions to Google Maps! Wanna help? Community contributions welcome.
Bounties
The /Bounty system gamifies trick challenges where users submit video clips to earn community rewards. Submitting a bounty creates a Snap, while claiming bounties works through upvoting mechanisms. The bounty creator triggers payments when challenges end, automatically generating winner announcements.
Magazine Mode (Long-form content)
/Magazine mode transforms community posts into a flipbook-style presentation, highlighting trending content within the Skatehive ecosystem for a dope reading experience.
Leaderboard
The /leaderboard ranks SkateHive users based on engagement, posting, Hive Power, NFT holdings, treasure donations, witness voting etc.
Invite System
Authenticated users can /invite friends by creating new Hive accounts through email invitations. The system constructs and broadcasts the required Hive operations using @keychain integration for secure account creation.
Airdrop
Any user can create /airdrops with Hive tokens or whitelisted ERC-20 tokens to support or encourage user behavior and engagement! Airdrops can be filtered by leaderboard categories.
Settings and Theme Selection
The platform offers customization through multiple /theme options. Creating custom Skatehive themes is straightforward, and while some themes may have minor quirks, they all provide unique visual experiences. Community contributions for new themes are encouraged!
Fast Reply Notification System
The /notification page features an integrated SnapComposer for quick replies directly from notifications. This functionality extends to Skatehive's Farcaster mini-app, enabling seamless communication across platforms.
Buy Hive Account with ETH
Our OnchainKit-powered webapp (compatible as a Farcaster mini-app) enables users to purchase Hive accounts using ETH or USDC on Base network. All proceeds are directed to the skatehive.eth wallet to support platform development.
Multichain Wallet
The /wallet page provides a unified dashboard for managing balances across Hive, Ethereum, and Farcaster wallets. The SkateBank section offers advanced features including HBD savings, token staking, and Pix integration, creating a comprehensive financial management hub within the application.
Farcaster Notifications
The platform bridges Hive blockchain events to Farcaster mini-app users through push notifications. Users first add the miniapp in Farcaster to register in our PostgreSQL database via webhook, then visit /settings to link their Hive account with Farcaster and enable cross-platform mobile notifications.
Auction Platform
As a Builder DAO, Skatehive operates an /auction marketplace that fetches auctions from Nouns Builder contracts. The platform includes Farcaster frame metadata, enabling users to collect digital art directly through Farcaster frames for seamless NFT interactions.
Mini-app Integration
Skatehive functions as a native Farcaster miniapp with intelligent client detection and automatic user authentication. The miniapp components handle seamless account linking without requiring additional sign-in processes, sending welcome notifications upon successful linking.
Media Upload Infrastructure
The platform utilizes a hybrid approach for media hosting: Hive Images service for standard uploads, and our dedicated IPFS endpoint (ipfs.skatehive.app) for magazine posts and videos. Our Pinata Basic plan ($20/month) ensures optimal video loading performance but public gateways will work as well. Future plans include reintegrating @threespeak functionality as previously implemented.
GIF Creation Tool
The integrated /GIF maker allows users to upload videos and create custom GIFs with up to 30 seconds duration.
Zora Integration
Ethereum-connected users can mint Zora coins on Base network though Skatehive.app and promote Hive posts to Zora collectibles. This feature bridges traditional social content with NFT monetization. For detailed implementation information, refer to the dedicated Zora integration documentation.
Ethereum Features
If a user is connected solely with their Ethereum wallet and does not have a Hive account, the SnapComposer adapts to display Ethereum-specific actions. This allows users to interact with the platform using their Ethereum identity, providing relevant features and options available on the Ethereum network.
New features coming soon
If you think Skatehive 3.0 s already dope, just wait till you see what’s coming next.
We’ll keep polishing what’s already built and continue shipping new features, always using community feedback as our main compass. Make sure to follow our Hive blog and socials (links below) to stay in the loop with all Skatehive updates.
And remember, everything we build is open source. Check out our Github,contribute to our code or fork it and build your own cool stuff! Or do both haha!
All for one, and one for all 🛹
Give Skatehive 3.0 a try: https://skatehive.app/ 👈
Wanna support Skatehive?
Skatehive is a crew of skaters using Web3 to build tools that empower the global skateboarding community.
No VCs, no native tokens, no gatekeepers! Just pure love for skateboarding and decentralization.
Learn more in our docs: docs.skatehive.app
If you like what we’re building, here’s how to support us:
- 🔥 Curate Skatehive content on Skatehive.app
- 🎨 Collect clips as NFTs at Skatehive Home Page
- 🗳️ Vote for @skatehive as witness
- 🧠 Delegate HP to @skatehive
- 🌀 Follow the curation trail
- 🎨 Bid on a Skatehive Nounish NFT
Find Skatehive on
- 🐦 X: x.com/@Skate_Hive
- 📴 Farcaster: warpcast.com/@skatehive
- 🤝 Giveth: giveth.io/@skatehive
- 🗞️ Paragraph: paragraph.com/@skatehive
- 🎨 Nounspace: nounspace.com/s/skatehive
- 👾 Discord: https://discord.gg/p794RaXtg2
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