The 'PEN PALS' Social Network You Send Notes to Others Around the World
Michael Hemsworth — March 27, 2018 — Tech
References: penpals.io & betalist
Many people use their social networks to stay connected to those in their immediate circle, so the 'PEN PALS' app looks to help them expand their network to make friends on an international basis.
Working just like the pen pal letters children send in school, the app lets users write a meaningful letter that will be received by a recipient elsewhere in the world. Users can then exchange letters and chat on whatever topic they want to build a friendship that they probably wouldn't otherwise be able to foster.
The 'PEN PALS' social network app will also reward users with different digital passport stamps that can be achieved by creating connections with others from around the world. The app speaks to the need for meaningful new social networks as users seek out more authentic connections online.
Working just like the pen pal letters children send in school, the app lets users write a meaningful letter that will be received by a recipient elsewhere in the world. Users can then exchange letters and chat on whatever topic they want to build a friendship that they probably wouldn't otherwise be able to foster.
The 'PEN PALS' social network app will also reward users with different digital passport stamps that can be achieved by creating connections with others from around the world. The app speaks to the need for meaningful new social networks as users seek out more authentic connections online.
Trend Themes
1. International Friendship Building - The 'PEN PALS' app taps into the growing interest in connecting with people from other countries to foster meaningful friendships.
2. Authentic Social Networking - The 'PEN PALS' app addresses the demand for more authentic connections online by encouraging users to exchange meaningful letters with their international pen pals.
3. Digital Passport Stamps - The 'PEN PALS' app introduces digital passport stamps as a gamified incentive to reward users for building connections with people worldwide.
Industry Implications
1. Social Networking - The 'PEN PALS' app disrupts traditional social networking by focusing on fostering international friendships rather than just connecting with people in one's immediate circle.
2. Education - The 'PEN PALS' app modernizes the concept of pen pals, providing an educational platform for users to learn about different cultures and expand their global perspectives.
3. Digital Gaming - The introduction of digital passport stamps in the 'PEN PALS' app offers opportunities for the gaming industry to incorporate gamified elements into social networking platforms.
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