<h1>Social media platform names COO as CEO while founder keeps oversight, plans global expansion and blockchain SSO rollout</h1> A social media company announced the appointment of its chief operating officer as chief executive while the founder and chairman retains an oversight role as the platform expands internationally. The release states the company, positioned as an alternative to algorithm-driven networks, raised seed capital from notable investors and recruited prominent pro-democracy figures to the platform. It also highlighted deployment of a blockchain-powered single sign-on developed in collaboration with organizations supporting an open, interoperable social web. The new CEO emphasized operational and global brand experience and intent to advance the platform's civil-engagement mission.