Mozi, an alternative social media platform, has launched on iOS, offering a standout feature that allows users to connect with both new people and those they already know in a more meaningful way.
The founder of the platform claims that it is not really a media platform, as users cannot post photos or videos on it. While the app is only available on iOS currently, the founder stated that a waitlist for Android users is already available, and an app might be released soon.
In a post on Medium, the founder of the app, Ev Williams, noted that he was trying to solve the problem of social media platforms not really catering to connecting people, instead of spreading content with those they do not know. He set out to provide an alternative platform that was private and did not support public profiles, follower counts, or strangers.
The result was Mozi, an alternative social app, that does not follow any of the fundamentals of traditional social media apps. Unlike today’s social media apps, which prioritize posting content in various formats and sharing it with people users don’t know, Mozi takes a different approach. The platform does not allow users to post photos or videos, and it operates without influencers, focusing instead on fostering genuine connections.
“The primary value proposition of Mozi (today) is simple: It lets you know when you’re going to be in the same place (city or event) as someone you know. And the goal is straightforward: to connect more often — and in person — with the people you care about,” Williams said on Medium.
The platform also has other use cases. Williams explains that Mozi can be used to help users make decisions on which events to go to. For instance, if five or six events are happening on the same weekend, users can see which event will be visited by more of their friends. This way, they can decide the event they would prefer to attend, as per the reports.
