# BlockStar

> Decentralized Social Network

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blockstar.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blockstar.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.blockstar.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Welkin Project
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 62
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-10-16
- **First published:** 2022-10-16
- **Publisher country:** NG
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blockstar.android)
- **Website:** [https://blockstar.site](https://blockstar.site/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://blockstar.site/page/privacy](https://blockstar.site/page/privacy)

## Description

BlockStar is a decentralized social network built on the blockchain technology that supports community building and social interaction with cryptocurrency rewards. We combine concepts from social media with the latest advances in cryptography and distributed ledger technology. On our platform, users can share photos and videos, send encrypted messages, payments, stream live streams and sell licenses for their creative contents. BlockStar is a decentralized social media platform allowing users to post share and engage content seamlessly.<br><br>BlockStar is a platform that prioritizes user privacy and autonomy. In addition, substantial incentives (Points System) are built into the platform to encourage user interactions and quality content to cultivate a cohesive community. BlockStar provides several avenues for earning rewards, starting with content monetization, and reward earning options for active participation in the community or for sharing your data if you choose to do so. BlockStar is a blockchain based platform governed by the BlockStar token ($BST), The BlockStar token is not only the Native currency of the platform but also the governance token of the network used for suggesting proposals and other governance actions like fact checking and news publishing as well as community moderation.

## Rankings

- #2,166,684 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.blockstar.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blockstar.android)