This page is a machine translation of the Japanese text. Please contact `faunsu https://twitter.com/faunsu19000` or `symbol-community.com/community` for language proofreading of articles. ## Symbol (XYM)-powered fee-free next-generation blog platform Harbor launches on testnet Image * Announcement from the Harbor team [Welcome to Harbor - a place where written words become direct value](https://test-harbor.nftdrive.net/posts/cmqi4w21p000b23qnay5tmf9m) [We're starting Harbor. - A harbor where everyone's feelings gather](https://harbor.nftdrive.net/posts/cmqn9t2aw000523k65sckof7s) * Announcement on X [We announced the beta version of the new tipping blog system "Harbor" on testnet.](https://x.com/Bootarou_0x00/status/2067271202239041782?s=20) ### Background and purpose of Harbor development Harbor's operating team announced the release of the testnet version of "Harbor," a new blog platform powered by the crypto asset Symbol (XYM), where readers can directly and safely support creators. Harbor was created to solve the problems of conventional Web2 blog platforms through blockchain technology. Like a "harbor," it aims to be a place where creators can publish without being shaken by platform decisions, and where the value returned by readers goes directly back to them. ### Main features and characteristics of Harbor 1. Harbor charges zero operating fees In a fully P2P direct economy, tips (0.1-10 XYM) and paid article sales are sent directly from the reader's wallet to the author's wallet on-chain, without any intermediary from Harbor's operators. The platform does not collect any fees. 2. A non-custodial wallet that protects user assets Harbor never keeps users' private keys on the server. Key generation, signing, and transfers are all completed inside the user's browser, so even if the platform is attacked, the user's assets are not put at risk. Login also requires no password and is completed with a signature from a Symbol wallet. 3. Rich publishing features for creators * Rich text editor: supports inserting images and headings, and embedding YouTube videos. Scheduled publishing and draft saving are also available. * External URL posts: users can share external favorite articles and websites within Harbor's community. * Thanks feature: authors can return their gratitude to readers in the form of XYM, enabling two-way communication. * Notifications and follow features: users can receive new-article notifications from their favorite authors, as well as tip and comment notifications, in the browser. ### Current status and future outlook (testnet operation) Harbor is currently running on Symbol's testnet. Because testnet XYM can be obtained for free from a faucet, users can try and test all features without risk. Going forward, Harbor will continue improving stability on testnet and move carefully toward mainnet based on feedback from users.