Digg, originally founded by Kevin Rose in the early 2000s, is being rebooted with a focus on cryptocurrency. After being acquired by Yuga Labs in 2024, Rose and Reddit co-founder Alex Ohanian are leading the new version of this news aggregator, leveraging blockchain technology. Digg will utilize Privy's crypto wallet infrastructure, allowing users to sign in with both standard and crypto wallets. This integration aims to support a seamless transition to web3 apps. A community platform currently in early access prompts users to pay for privileged updates on Digg’s development, with a promise that usernames will transfer to the new site when it's fully launched. Rose has emphasized the importance of modern authentication methods and has detailed plans for a feature called 'Gems' to better reward user contributions, moving beyond traditional follower counts. The revamped Digg will also include a desktop and mobile app, enhancing accessibility and user engagement. The initial offerings on the platform are not a final representation of Digg 2.0, which aims to provide a more interactive and rewarding user experience.

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