Basic Information
Project Name: Chums Chat | Web3 Social Platform
Project Track: consumer-social
Team Name: Chums Team
Team Members: 6, primary contact @chumschat
Social Info: Website | Telegram | GitHub | Devpost | YouTube
Project Overview
What We’ve Been Up To
Hey there!
We’re the Chums Team — and we’re back after HackaTRON S7! 
While we were away, we:
— celebrated Chums’ first birthday 
— gathered 5,000+ participants on our server venom.fan for Venom Quests Season 4 — with real on-chain and social tasks 
— refined our positioning and launched a fully updated showcase new website 
— delivered a Web3 domain layer, committed it to Everscale Governance, and open-sourced the tooling 
Now we’re here — let’s build!
Project Goal
We’re building Chums Chat — a platform for creating environments where Web3 communities grow by doing.
People talk, react, contribute, and build — and the way they behave defines how the space works.
Whether you’re sending a message, reacting to content, earning a role, or launching a quest — every action in Chums can carry value, and tokens become part of how that value flows.
Communities can start from conversation — and let access, trust, and structure take shape through real interaction.
Chums runs on Matrix, a decentralized protocol where each community can operate its own server — with full control over data, rooms, and rules.
Servers stay connected without relying on digital gatekeepers — every part of the system can grow independently, while still working together.
Rooms as the Social Engine 
Everything happens in rooms.
They’re not just chat threads — they’re the foundation for how people interact, organize, and build together.
Each room has its own logic:
who can join, what roles exist, how actions are tracked, and what becomes visible to whom.
Rooms can be open or closed, public or token-gated, temporary or persistent — depending on what the community wants to create.
Rooms work across servers.
People from different servers can share the same space, see the same messages, react to the same events, and move through the same structure — without being tied to one backend.
Rooms can also run logic — bots that respond to behavior, missions that unlock over time, embedded tools and dApps that live inside the space.
It’s not just a place to talk — it’s where interaction becomes structure.
Events as Behavioral Logic 
Every action becomes an event — not just logged, but used to drive logic.
A reaction can grant a role.
A sequence of actions can unlock access.
A token can trigger a shift in visibility or permissions.
Over time, this forms a dynamic structure:
what someone has done, how they’ve participated, where they’ve contributed — all of it becomes usable context for roles, access, and rewards.
Rooms don’t just store messages — they react, evolve, and respond to what’s happening inside.
Identity Through Participation 
Identity in Chums isn’t static — it’s built over time through interaction.
You can connect your Matrix ID, Web3 domains, and wallets — or start with just one.
This creates a portable identity that works across rooms, servers, and ecosystems.
As you take part in conversations, contribute to spaces, or receive roles, your identity begins to carry signals:
what you’ve done, where you’ve been, how others respond to you.
These signals aren’t public by default — but when shared, they can help others understand your contribution, unlock new access, or lead to future rewards.
It’s an identity that reflects participation — and stays under your control.
Privacy, Control, Resilience 
Privacy is part of the foundation.
Direct messages are end-to-end encrypted.
Rooms can optionally enable encryption — without any centralized provider in the loop.
To reduce spam and noise, we rely on simple friction:
temporary identities, limited entry points, and token-based thresholds make sure interaction stays intentional.
And if a server disappears — identity and access don’t.
Rooms and roles can be recreated from open manifests, so the network stays intact.
From Interaction to Coordination 
Coordination starts with participation — not with rules or voting systems.
Roles aren’t just labels — they grant real permissions.
They can let people start missions, assign others, trigger rewards, or shape access.
Each role is earned through action — so responsibility reflects contribution.
Communities can define their own logic:
rotating roles, delegated permissions, collective triggers, or time-based access.
There’s no universal template — just what works for that space.
Decisions don’t need formal votes.
They can grow from reputation, trust, or shared momentum — and shift as the community evolves.
Structure doesn’t precede action.
It emerges from it.
Connected by Design
Chums is built with a focus on integration and interoperability.
Wallets connect directly, enabling on-chain actions inside rooms: sending tokens, verifying access, reacting with assets.
Web3 domains like .nft, or .dao function as readable identities — used for discovery, messaging, and trust-building.
There’s a built-in browser for dApps, IPFS content, and blockchain-linked spaces —
so interaction doesn’t stop at the chat window.
And because Chums links across protocols, it becomes a bridge —
between ecosystems, between tools, and between communities.
Unique Value Proposition
TRON’s ecosystem is active and growing, but social interaction remains largely focused on financial use cases.
Chums introduces a social layer where communities grow through interaction — and tokens, roles, and behavior shape access, contribution, and recognition.
We’re giving TRON communities tools to structure their spaces — deciding how people join, earn roles, unlock content, or launch missions — all tied to identity and wallet activity.
This foundation is already in place: we’ve delivered native TRON wallet support, seamless in-chat token transfers,
and unified profiles that include Matrix ID, Domain, and Wallet.
With TRON DAO’s support, we’re ready to scale this from base integration into full ecosystem use —
spanning token use cases, onboarding flows, and TRON-native social coordination.
Chums enables TRON DAO and its communities to: 
Launch social activities
Create social leagues, onboarding paths, token-aware quests — all linked to TRON wallets and on-chain actions.
Increase meme-token utility
Use tokens not just as assets, but as social inputs — to react, unlock, reward, or represent user roles.
Connect DeFi and everyday interaction
On-chain value flows — supported both inside rooms (via reactions, access, rewards) and through the in-app browser (for staking, dApps, and token tools).
Define custom community logic
Rooms adapt to each community’s structure: who enters, what they can do, how roles evolve — combining social behavior and wallet-based context.
Specific Benefits for TRON Users and Projects 
Simple and expressive use of tokens and NFTs
Assets become part of everyday interaction — sent as reactions, used for access, tied to roles or missions, and easily managed in-room.
Engagement that grows over time
Mission structures and role paths encourage people to return, contribute, and unlock new experiences — building active participation loops.
Reputation based on action and presence
Roles and recognition can reflect a mix of on-chain assets and visible social behavior — giving a fuller picture of a user’s contribution.
Tokens as part of interaction flow
Tokens can trigger visibility, initiate quests, or represent a user’s status — with no need to leave the chat context.
Identity that moves with the user
Users bring their TRON-linked identity — domain, wallet, reputation — with them across rooms, servers, and projects.
Why is this especially relevant now? 
TRON Builders League has identified directions that align directly with what Chums enables:
- Consumer & Social Applications — core to our vision: buildable, ownable, and modular social spaces.
- Memes With Utility, Gaming & Interactive Media — where token-based interaction thrives on shared context and visible participation.
- Payments & DeFi — integrated directly into user environments, not just dashboards.
What does this mean for the TRON ecosystem? 
A unified social coordination layer
A shared space where TRON users and projects connect, communicate, and grow — with their own rules and roles.
Clear, everyday token utility
Assets that move beyond speculation — into real-time access, contribution, and recognition.
Flexible social infrastructure
From focused rooms to full DAOs — Chums gives TRON communities space to experiment, organize, and evolve.
Project Demo
Chums is ready to go — pick your platform:
App Store | Google Play | APK download
After installation, choose a server to join — each offers a unique experience.
We recommend starting on our home server — chums.chat 
Expected Completion Date for 2025
To be clarified after we align with the needs and priorities of the TRON community.
Current Progress (30%)
Our current status aligns precisely with the stage of having a complete MVP, validated by initial real users, successful pilots, and hackathons.
We are now ready to dive deeper into TRON integration, expand our social mechanics,
and support new use cases across modular, token-aware spaces.
This progress shows both proven expertise and strong growth potential —
as reflected in Partnerships & Project Milestones.
Technical & Governance Details
Project Test Instructions 
Chums already offers a wide range of real user experiences across multiple active servers.
Due to the platform’s modular nature, testing flows depend on server setup, active features, and connected blockchains.
As the community explores Chums, we’re tracking popular patterns and will transform them into structured, easy-to-follow experiences.
Our Support Room is always open — we reply in any language.
Technical Details 
Foundation
Built on the Matrix — an open protocol for decentralized messaging with end-to-end encryption.
Blockchain Layer
Integrated with TRON, Everscale, Venom, and Ethereum — with built-in wallets for select networks and WalletConnect for external dApps.
Web3 Identity
Unified profile system combining Matrix IDs with Unstoppable Domains, ENS, and Evername — enabling discovery, reputation, and identity continuity across federated servers.
Browser & In-App Surfing
Built-in browser with support for on-chain websites, IPFS content, and Web3 domain resolution.
Enables seamless access to dApps and Web3 experiences directly from chat.
Bots & Automation
Chums supports Matrix-compatible bots and includes built-in blockchain notifiers.
An OpenAI-powered bot is available on our home server as a prototype for potential private, group, and multi-agent conversational features.
Federation Model
Each community can run its own independent server with full control over access and integrations — while remaining part of a larger interoperable Web3 federation.
How is the Project Governed? 
The project is currently governed by a core team of contributors.
All decisions regarding product development and partnerships are made internally.
Funding & Business Model
Funding Request 
We’re seeking targeted funding from TRON DAO starting June 2025, structured into two clear phases—first we build and validate core ideas, then we scale proven initiatives.
June–December 2025, 7 months
| Category | Monthly | 7-Month Total |
|---|---|---|
| Development | $30,000 | $210,000 |
| Marketing & Partnerships | $10,000 | $70,000 |
| Community & Experiments | $10,000 | $70,000 |
| Phase 1 Total | $50,000 | $350,000 |
January–December 2026, 12 months
| Category | Monthly | 12-Month Total |
|---|---|---|
| Development | $40,000 | $480,000 |
| Marketing & Partnerships | $20,000 | $240,000 |
| Community & Experiments | $10,000 | $120,000 |
| Phase 2 Total | $70,000 | $840,000 |
Infrastructure expenses remain minimal due to the decentralized Matrix federation model.
This ensures that the majority of funding is directly focused on impactful product development and community growth.
Revenue Model 
We’re building the mechanics and infrastructure that let social activity in Web3 turn into something persistent — and eventually, valuable.
As communities interact — coordinating, responding, contributing, creating — they create concentrated flows of behavior and attention.
Over time, these flows become entry points for economic logic:
tools, services, and products built by others — inserted where people already act together.
Our focus isn’t on monetizing attention, but on enabling value to emerge through interaction.
Chums provides the foundation — logic, structure, identity — and lets ecosystems build on top.
This creates small but scalable economic zones that support long-term sustainability — for the core team and for partners.
And as this layer becomes more widely used, Chums can benefit from the value it helps create:
through infrastructure services, optional features, or shared flows embedded in real interactions.
Interested in TRON Having a Stake? 
We’re open to TRON having a stake in the project if it contributes to long-term alignment, strategic collaboration, and ecosystem growth.
We see value in deeper cooperation where it benefits both sides.
Preferred Collaboration Method 
We see Chums as a natural fit for TRON’s long-term focus on community and participation —
and we’re excited to co-develop that vision alongside the ecosystem.
We’re open to close collaboration on practical initiatives:
– building token-powered spaces, social mechanics, and onboarding paths together
– running joint pilots that explore new forms of participation and identity
– integrating Chums mechanics into broader ecosystem use cases
To amplify impact, we also welcome TRON DAO’s support in areas like:
– visibility through official channels and ecosystem-wide marketing
– introductions to aligned partners, investors, and collaborators
– participation in TRON events and access to shared community spaces
We’re excited to collaborate on the mechanics and experiences that make participation in TRON more active, visible, and meaningful.
Ecosystem Impact
Partnerships 
Since launching in January 2024, we’ve actively developed Chums Chat, delivered 37 releases,
and successfully participated in major hackathons and integrations, validating our product vision and core concepts:
Unstoppable Domains Hackathon (August 2024)
Implemented and tested seamless integration of Unstoppable NFT domains, allowing users to easily discover contacts within Matrix via readable Web3 names (e.g., kitty.nft), send tokens, and browse decentralized websites directly in chat.
Recognized by the jury for practical and user-friendly Web3 identity integration.
View on Devpost →
TRON Grand Hackathon Season 7 (November 2024)
Significantly expanded Chums functionality by delivering core TRON integration: native wallet connectivity, seamless TRX and TRC-20 token transfers directly within chat, and a unified user profile (Matrix ID + Web3 domain + TRON address).
Awarded second place in the Web3 track, received valuable community feedback, and gained a strong commitment to further develop this integration.
View on Devpost →
Venom Quests Season 4 (January–April 2025)
The first quest-oriented server attracted over 5,000 participants who completed diverse social and on-chain tasks.
Users earned XP, NFTs, and token rewards — clearly demonstrating the powerful synergy between blockchain mechanics and social interaction.
Explore Venom.fan →
Everscale Governance Proposal (February–May 2025)
Developed an on-chain hosting solution and a complete resolver for .ever domains, transforming them from simple wallet names into practical tools for hosting websites directly on the Everscale blockchain.
Delivered open documentation and developer tools, simplifying Web3 domain integrations for the entire community.
Read full report →
Time on TRON 
We joined the TRON community during HackaTRON Season 7.
TRON support became available in Chums v1.0.29, with wallet connection and token flows built into the app.
Today, TRON functionality is live on the chums.chat server —
but we see it deserving a dedicated environment of its own.
We’re just getting started!
Project Milestones
Project Milestones
Chums Chat is a modular social platform for rapidly deploying community-driven scenarios. Below are example integrations tailored for TRON DAO — we can mix, adapt, or design entirely new ones based on community needs.
#1 Meme League Pilot
Launch a seasonal social league for 5–7 meme-token projects. Teams create dedicated public rooms within Chums, where participants complete engaging tasks such as meme creation, reactions, and tipping other users. User activities appear on public leaderboards, with top contributors earning unique social roles and token rewards. TRON DAO actively promotes leading projects, enhancing meme-token visibility and usage.
Value: Establishes a dynamic, real-world example of successful Web3 social integration, increasing community interest and meme-token activity.
#2 TRON Onboarding Server
A structured user experience designed to smoothly onboard new TRON users via step-by-step tasks and community support.
Example: A newcomer joins a dedicated onboarding room, completes simple sequential tasks to learn wallet basics, earns initial rewards, and obtains their first community roles.
Value: Lowers entry barriers, enhancing user retention and active community engagement.
#3 Exclusive Spaces 
Gamified private rooms accessible after completing specific tasks or verifying asset ownership.
Example: A user completes interconnected quests, receives specific on-chain achievements, and automatically unlocks a secret room containing valuable loot and exclusive information.
Value: Drives deeper user interaction, boosting ongoing community participation.
#4 DAO Community Rooms 
Governance mechanics based on users’ social contributions, rather than token holdings alone.
Example: Users with high community engagement roles initiate discussions, propose budget allocations, or select leadership candidates.
Value: Promotes fairer, transparent governance and more meaningful community involvement.
#5 Social DeFi Integrations 
Directly integrating TRON DeFi services within social interactions on the platform.
Example: Active users gain early access to exclusive yield farming opportunities or enhanced staking conditions.
Value: Increases organic interest in DeFi products and promotes deeper engagement in TRON’s financial ecosystem.
#6 Cross-community Integrations 
Expanding the Web3 federation audience through integrations with external Web3 communities, leveraging decentralized network infrastructure such as NFT-based domain name services.
Example: Farcaster users can easily join Chums spaces while keeping their existing ENS-based social graph. Chums offers a familiar decentralized communication environment, enhanced with features like native TRON wallet integration and on-chain interactions.
Value: Allows users to carry over their identity and social context into Chums while gaining access to new tools, communities, and blockchain functionality.
#7 Environment for Launching Demand-driven dApps
Rapidly identifying user needs through community interactions and facilitating developers in quickly creating and integrating relevant dApps.
Example: Users discuss the difficulty of reselling NFTs bought for temporary service access. A developer creates a communal buyback pool allowing NFTs to be redeemed at a guaranteed minimum value, secured by token collateral. Chums promptly integrates this dApp, introducing users through straightforward social tasks.
Value: Quickly translates community needs into productized solutions, fostering adoption of new dApps and strengthening the broader ecosystem through responsive, socially-driven integration.
For anyone interested in building together, feel free to reach out on Telegram → @chumschat
Project in 5 Years
Chums is built as a social environment — and in five years, we see it becoming a widely used model for creating and evolving community spaces.
It won’t be one app or brand.
It will be a practice — adopted across chains, projects, and networks wherever people coordinate, participate, and build together.
As Web3 grows, so will the need for tools that connect behavior with identity, value, and trust.
We expect entire segments — from onboarding to discovery to governance — to form at the intersection of social coordination and token logic.
That’s where Chums will expand: as a modular foundation for interaction, embedded into many systems, owned by no single one.
TRON will remain a key hub in this network — an early place where Chums took root, and a powerful ecosystem for growing the next generation of social mechanics.
We’re not aiming to become a default platform.
We’re working toward a future where open, programmable social experiences are the norm — and Chums is the tool people reach for when they want to build them.
We’re glad to be back — and thanks for the question!
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mini-guides are on our near-term list — they’ll make things clearer and help us collect better feedback from new users.
— happy to clarify!