The targeted user group for Plebbit and the problems it aims to address include:

Targeted User Group:

    Privacy-conscious individuals: Users who are concerned about data privacy and want more control over their personal information.

    Censorship-resistant content creators: People who want to share content without fear of centralized platform censorship.

    Blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiasts: Those interested in decentralized technologies and tokenized ecosystems.

    Open-source advocates: Individuals who support open-source software and decentralized governance models.

    Reddit users seeking alternatives: People who are dissatisfied with Reddit's centralized structure or content policies.

    Tech-savvy internet users: Those comfortable with newer, potentially more complex.

    Free speech advocates: Users who prioritize platforms with minimal content moderation.

Needs/Problems Addressed:

    Data privacy: Addressing concerns about personal data collection and usage by centralized platforms.

    Censorship resistance: Providing a platform where content is less likely to be removed by a central authority.

    Platform control: Giving users more say in how the platform operates and evolves.

    Decentralized governance: Allowing community-driven decision-making rather than top-down management.

    Reduced reliance on central servers: Mitigating risks of server outages or platform shutdowns.

    Tokenized incentives: Potentially rewarding users for contributions to the platform.

7 Customization and flexibility: Enabling users to create and moderate their own communities with greater freedom.

    Interoperability: As a protocol, Plebbit could allow for better integration with other decentralized applications.

    Addressing concerns about algorithm manipulation: Potentially providing more transparent content ranking systems.

    Mitigating issues of corporate influence: Reducing the impact of advertising and corporate interests on content visibility.

By addressing these needs, Plebbit aims to provide an alternative social media experience that aligns with the values of decentralization, privacy, and user empowerment.