{"id":48650,"date":"2025-03-06T12:58:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T12:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/alexis-ohanian-joins-project-libertys-bid-for-tiktoks-us-operations\/"},"modified":"2025-03-06T12:58:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T12:58:11","slug":"alexis-ohanian-joins-project-libertys-bid-for-tiktoks-us-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/alexis-ohanian-joins-project-libertys-bid-for-tiktoks-us-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexis Ohanian Joins Project Liberty\u2019s Bid for TikTok\u2019s US Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"624\">Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, has officially joined Project Liberty, a group led by Frank McCourt, in an effort to acquire TikTok\u2019s US operations. The initiative aims to integrate blockchain technology into the platform, giving users more control over their data. Ohanian, a strong advocate for digital ownership, shared on social media that he believes users should own their data and creators should control their audiences. This aligns with Project Liberty\u2019s broader mission of reshaping digital platforms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"989\">The plan revolves around \u201cFrequency\u201d, a decentralized social network protocol built on Polkadot\u2019s infrastructure. This system would transfer data ownership from corporations to users, promoting transparency and control. If implemented, it could revolutionize the way social media platforms function.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1287\">Frank McCourt, the driving force behind the bid, has emphasized that TikTok\u2019s future should be shaped by creators, not large tech companies. Branding the effort as \u201cThe People\u2019s Bid\u201d, he aims to establish a user-focused digital space that prioritizes privacy and data ownership.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1335\">Growing Scrutiny and an Uncertain Future<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1592\">This move comes as ByteDance, TikTok\u2019s parent company, faces increasing pressure from US regulators over security concerns. Authorities have urged the company to divest its US operations, though ByteDance has not confirmed any plans to sell.<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong>350% or 5BTC + <strong>150 Spins!<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Exclusive Welcome Bonus of 350% + 150 Free Spins <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"2023\">Ohanian\u2019s background in blockchain technology strengthens Project Liberty\u2019s case. Under his leadership, Reddit experimented with blockchain-backed avatars and cryptocurrency initiatives. His involvement suggests that a successful bid could lead to a major transformation in TikTok\u2019s structure, potentially reshaping the social media landscape by empowering users with greater control over their online presence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2238\">However, significant legal and financial hurdles remain, and it is uncertain whether Project Liberty\u2019s bid will gain traction. As regulatory debates continue, TikTok\u2019s future in the US remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/alexis-ohanian-joins-project-libertys-bid-for-tiktoks-us-operations\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org ) Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, has officially joined Project Liberty, a group led by Frank McCourt, in an effort to acquire TikTok\u2019s US operations. The initiative aims to integrate blockchain technology into the platform, giving users more control over their data. 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