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Web3 Social Network Sleek Raises $5 Million to Bring Blockchain-Powered Social Media to the Masses

Hong Kong-based Web3 social network, Sleek, has raised $5 million in a seed round to bring blockchain-powered social media to the masses and power the ownership economy. The company's platform, which includes Sleek Card and a knowledge marketplace launching in 2024, aims to revolutionize human connection by making networking simple, fun, and productive. Sleek Card has already facilitated over 300,000 connections and partnered with several events, while the knowledge marketplace will allow domain experts to monetize their knowledge into liquid and accessible assets. Investors include Binance Labs, Shima Capital, and Spartan Group.

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