Ben Rubin Launches Towns to Revolutionize Group Messaging with Blockchain

Ben Rubin, known for co-creating Houseparty, sold the app to Epic Games in 2019 and continues to seek innovative ways to enhance digital interactions. He has now introduced Towns, a group messaging platform aimed at fostering trustworthy public conversations through the use of blockchain technology. Towns will allow users to connect based on shared experiences, which is a novel approach to social networking. This initiative is positioned as a solution to the limitations faced by existing group messaging applications, such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Rubin believes that the dynamic of discussions can significantly improve by enabling users to demonstrate their credibility through verified experiences within the community.