Towns App

492 reviews, 67% of them positive.67% positive · 492 reviews· Influence factor 58, above 11% of accounts

The record

From 151 activities · Apr 2026

Towns is a Web3 social infrastructure platform built on Base that enables token-gated, on-chain communities with encrypted messaging, ownership mechanics, and monetization features—often compared to Discord but with blockchain integration. The product has attracted genuine users who appreciate its clean interface, community focus, and features like tipping and membership NFTs, though adoption remains concentrated within niche Web3 communities. Post-TGE, the project faced significant challenges including disappointing airdrop distributions, token price decline of over 90%, user retention issues after mercenary farmers departed, and slower technical performance compared to competitors—leaving it positioned as a solid concept with real product foundation but struggling to maintain momentum and broader appeal.

What people say

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“Blockchain Messenger”Verifiable group chats

Chesco · 1508· 1y ago9

“Fresh Space for Community”I like Towns because everything feels simple and clear, without unnecessary flashiness. The project truly gives the sense that a community has its own space to connect and grow without pressure from outside platforms. It may not feel revolutionary, but there’s definitely a freshness and the right direction. Glad I gave it a try.

vsdkk · 1398· 1y ago11

“@townsxyz is revolutionizing the way we think about digital communities and communication through its innovative blockc”The core idea behind @townsxyz is to create digital "town squares" where users can build, grow, and own their own spaces. This concept is not just about communication but about fostering a sense of ownership and community. By leveraging blockchain technology, @townsxyz ensures that these digital spaces are secure, transparent, and decentralized, aligning perfectly with the ethos of Web3.

hungry wolf ♦️ · 1280· 1y ago11

“On-Chain Chat for Communities”Towns is a next-gen Web3 messaging platform built on Base that empowers users to create fully on-chain, token-gated, and encrypted chat spaces—think Discord, but decentralized and user-owned. Founded by Ben Rubin . the project raised $36M+ including funding from a16z Crypto and Coinbase Ventures, and is gearing up for its $TOWNS token launch.

Boomoney.🕯 · 1222· 1y ago11

“When Trust Runs Out”I remember being intrigued by townsxyz when conversations about SocialFi started gaining momentum. The project was making noise, and on the surface it looked like something worth following. The idea of a new social layer on-chain felt exciting and full of potential. Things changed for me around November 2024 when I was researching SocialFi more deeply. That was when the airdrop issue became impossible to ignore. What was supposed to be a fair reward for the community ended up feeling more like a trick. Instead of building loyalty, it left people questioning whether the team really cared about long-term growth. What I took away from the experience is simple: hype can only go so far before the truth comes out. For me, townsxyz turned into an example of how not to treat your supporters. It’s a reminder that in Web3, trust is the real currency - and once it’s lost, it’s almost impossible to buy back.

SDD · 1302· 1y ago · negative9

“wanted it to be better”the whole vibe around towns promised so much with owning your community on-chain, but the token launch messed up bad enough that lots of folks lost trust. the tech seemed decent, yet the way the airdrop played out just didn’t hit the mark and it left a sour taste for a lot of people. feels like they dropped the ball on something that could’ve been solid.

Oiroot 🎩 · 1229· 1y ago · neutral9

“Towns is an innovative decentralized messaging and community-building platform”aims to redefine how people connect online by prioritizing user control, privacy, and economic empowerment. Built on the Towns Protocol and running on the Base blockchain with support from River, Towns allows users to create and manage their own digital "town squares"—encrypted, permissionless group chats where creators and communities can own their data, set engagement policies, and even build micro-economies through memberships and content access. With over $20 million in revenue processed for creators, as highlighted in a May 23, 2025, post by @TownsProtocol , Towns is carving a niche in the SocialFi (social finance) space by blending blockchain technology with social interaction.

hungry wolf ♦️ · 1280· 1y ago9

“即将 tge 的项目，也有很长时间了”

丑丑TX · 1256· 1y ago9

“The Blockchain Messenger.”good project

TokenBrother丨通证一哥 · 1336· 1y ago9

“Towns: ambitious Web3 messaging app, controversial airdrop”Towns aims to be a native crypto Discord, with sovereign spaces, token gating, tips, and on-chain automations. The team is backed by a16z and presents the project as a chain for communication, which explains the momentum and active community around the app. However, the token launch was tense: the points campaign generated a lot of activity, but the final allocation mainly served other means. Of the announced 10%, early users reportedly received around 3%, with a significant portion going to partners such as Binance Alpha. Several users feel that the points ranking was not used as expected. The roadmap continues to move forward, but lasting clarification on distribution and governance would help rebuild trust.

Maxime · 1476· 1y ago · neutral13

“Towns, an undervalued Dapp with a possible airdrop”The truth is that as such, the idea of what the platform is and what Towns has created, helps the entire Crypto space and specifically content creators to get much closer to people, congratulations on what you have created and I hope you distribute a pretty juicy AirDrop for those of us who have been within the platform. Really trying to make the Twitter of Crypto is complicated, but the truth is that you managed to make a lot of noise in the community, and quite a few people got in, so you've done things well and you're a good solution for the market, keep it up Towns

EloiJG · 1403· 1y ago13

“Quality Crypto Content”Great mix of market analysis, DeFi ideas, and NFT talk. You can tell there’s real experience behind the posts. Definitely worth a follow.

Yasaman | 𝔽rAI · 1271· 10mo ago10

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