Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying a post in a social media platform are provided. The method includes storing a first hash value of original content on a blockchain, the original content stored on a server and associated with an author. The method also includes authenticating the post for authenticity using the blockchain, wherein the authenticating comprises determining whether the first hash value matches the second value. The method also includes causing the post to be displayed through the social media platform.

Abstract: Systems and methods for bidding on a post in a social media platform are provided. The method includes displaying the post in a public forum of the social media platform, the post comprising original content created by an author, the post authenticated for authenticity through a blockchain. The method also includes receiving bids from users on the post, the bids comprising credits of the users. The method also includes determining a highest bid from a highest bidder of the users. The method also includes distributing the credits that were bid to the users who were outbid and to the author. The method also includes displaying the highest bidder in a top spot in relation to the post, the top spot prevalently displaying a profile associated with the highest bidder, the profile comprising a link to content of the highest bidder.