New “Black Mirror” Token Set to Launch
A new cryptocurrency inspired by Netflix’s acclaimed dystopian series “Black Mirror” is on the verge of launching. The project, which was officially announced on Wednesday, introduces an interactive experience where a virtual assistant named Iris observes users’ online activities and assigns reputation scores. This concept raises thought-provoking questions about privacy and the lengths individuals might go to in order to earn cryptocurrency rewards.
Introducing Iris: The Virtual Assistant
Developed on the KOR Protocol, which counts notable entities like Animoca Brands, Niantic Labs, and Avalanche among its supporters, the Black Mirror Experience features Iris. This virtual assistant monitors user actions and calculates reputation scores, reflecting the show’s exploration of surveillance and societal control. As teased by the Black Mirror Experience account on X, “Iris doesn’t care who you are—only how far you’ll go to earn your five-star destiny.”
Exploring the Crypto Landscape of Black Mirror
The Black Mirror token marks the latest venture into the cryptocurrency realm for the series. Previously, the Smile Club project was launched by crypto startup Pixelynx, which focused on a digital game inspired by the Season 3 episode “Nosedive.” Unlike the upcoming token, Smile Club did not create a cryptocurrency but allowed users to earn social credit points for various rewards. Additionally, Black Mirror content has been integrated into the Ethereum metaverse game The Sandbox through licensing agreements with Banijay Brands, which also manages the rights for other popular series like “Peaky Blinders.”
Understanding the Role of Iris in Reputation Scoring
Several episodes of “Black Mirror” delve into themes of surveillance, highlighting the consequences of advanced technology on personal privacy and societal norms. According to the project’s litepaper, Iris evaluates how users interact within decentralized communities, including their token management, NFT transactions, and engagement with other projects. The litepaper emphasizes that users’ posts, follows, and interactions help Iris determine whether they are genuine contributors or disruptive elements within the ecosystem.
The Social ID Card: Your On-Chain Identity
Participants in the Black Mirror project will create a Social ID Card—an NFT that tracks their reputation scores and behaviors through digital badges and “stains.” This card serves as a portable Web3 identity and acts as an on-chain passport throughout the Black Mirror ecosystem. Users can earn tokens through airdrops by achieving higher social scores, gaining narrative influence within the Smile Club, and unlocking exclusive drops.
The Importance of On-Chain Reputation Systems
A social credit score is a mechanism designed to evaluate individual behavior, encompassing aspects such as financial responsibility and social conduct, which can significantly affect access to various services and opportunities. The litepaper asserts that decentralized platforms require an on-chain reputation system to effectively reward authentic engagement—something traditional analytics struggle to achieve. By assessing both blockchain activity and social media interactions, the project aims to implement a fair, transparent, and gamified reputation scoring system that seamlessly integrates across the Web3 landscape.
Getting Involved in the Black Mirror Experience
To join the initiative, users need to connect a compatible Ethereum or Solana wallet and link their X account. While the specific blockchain for the token’s minting has not yet been revealed, the project’s X account indicates that over 13,000 reputation IDs have already been registered. Future features are set to include AI coaching, dynamic quests, social and on-chain wagering, and interactive mini-games reminiscent of Tamagotchi.
