Creating a Social App on Mobile for a NFT Community

A private, members-only platform empowering leaders within the Global Asian Diaspora set out to deepen collaboration, creativity, and knowledge-sharing across its growing network. While the web platform laid the groundwork, the lack of a mobile experience limited accessibility and engagement. The organization partnered with AngelHack Developer Labs to design, develop, and launch its first-ever mobile app, synchronizing it with the existing platform and optimizing the user experience across devices. The result: a powerful, cohesive ecosystem that drives meaningful connections anytime, anywhere.

Challenge: Fragmented Engagement

With an ambitious vision to support innovation within the Global Asian Diaspora, the client had built a robust web platform — but lacked a mobile solution. That gap presented several challenges:

• Limited accessibility for users on-the-go, especially in international regions where mobile-first behavior is standard
• Lower engagement due to the absence of push notifications and mobile-native interaction
• Fragmented experience that undermined the platform’s value as a real-time, trusted community hub

To elevate the platform and meet users where they are, a full-featured, cross-compatible mobile app was essential.

Solution: From Web-Only to Cross-Platform Ecosystem

AngelHack Developer Labs led the design and development of a mobile application that brought the community’s core features into a unified, intuitive mobile experience.

• Custom Mobile App Development: Designed and built a native mobile app from the ground up, fully integrated with the platform’s backend and ecosystem
• Feature Parity with Web Platform: Ensured seamless access to chat, resource libraries, member profiles, and collaboration spaces
• Modern UI/UX Design: Crafted a clean, intuitive interface tailored to the behaviors of on-the-go, high-impact users
• NFT-Gated Access Controls: Implemented authentication logic that ensured only members holding platform-issued NFTs could log in and participate in community features, reinforcing exclusivity and aligning with the organization’s IP-centric model

Impact: Uniting the Community

The launch of the mobile app had a transformative impact: it created a dynamic, mobile-first social space where members could connect more meaningfully. With features like real-time chat, member tagging, discussion threads, and content sharing, the app brought the community closer together by enabling continuous dialogue and collaboration.