We are currently, and will be increasingly so in the future connected in real time through different platforms, one of them is Discord. A network where millions of users come together to share and collaborate on common interests in real time.
It was released in 2015 and it was initially used by the players of video games, But since the pandemic, its reach has expanded and it has begun to reach a much wider audience. Now the number of users has grown exponentially and the platform hosts a wide range of communities with interests and applications, educational, financial, and other developments.
The brilliant idea came from Jason Citron When he noticed that his team wasn't communicating well, leading to wasted time and poor decision-making, he realized that communication platforms for mobile devices hadn't advanced much since 2014, if at all.
Some of the options on the market had security problems, and in others, users had to share multiple IP addresses whenever they wanted to play. This gave him the idea to create a more user-friendly chat service with much more modern technology.
What is Discord?
It is an instant messaging and VoIP voice chat platform designed to facilitate communication between users in different communities through chats, voice calls and video.
It has the unique feature that it allows the creation of private and public servers where users can meet to share information and collaborate on projects in real time. It is worth noting that the Discord platform is very versatile as it offers customizable roles, automated bots and screen sharing, making it ideal for online communication.
Currently, it can be used on almost all platforms and devices, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPadOS, iOS and through web browsers.
How does the platform work?
Its functionality has made it go viral quickly, since it is based on the use of servers where the platform is configured for a particular theme and thus users group together and meet to share, discuss, exchange images or links online. It's important to mention that there are three ways to communicate on Discord, which we will explain below.
In the first one, There are the popular text channels on servers These chats are identified by a hashtag (#). Furthermore, these chats have unique features such as customizable roles and permissions, allowing for multiple levels of access and control on the server. The platform is a chat service (similar to WhatsApp) that offers channels for text and voice communication using microphones.
The second form of Communication consists of text chats in voice channels These platforms allow users to send messages and comment on anything being discussed without interrupting the other person. This way, users won't be switching between chats or voice channels, which could lead them to miss important information.
And the last one is video communication with Go Live mode which they normally use to broadcast and rebroadcast games and "live" streams to a smaller audience than in the other two modes.
Discord Nitro: the Premium version of the platform
In addition to the free version, which most users likely have, there's a Premium version. This offers users improved audio quality, and that's not all. Videos can be streamed in high resolution, and screen sharing is also enhanced with higher image quality. It also includes profile customization with animated avatars, exclusive stickers, animated emojis in chats, and one of the most exciting benefits: a constantly updated library of video games that subscribers can download for free.
We mustn't forget... the bots.
The Discord platform is very feature-rich, Therefore, as the number of users grows on the servers, it becomes difficult to manage the large volume. That's why bots are very useful for moderation and integration with other applications and services. Some examples include:
Moderation bots: They are used to manage chats, ban users, prevent spam, and facilitate the use of commands in the chat.
Gaming bots: This helps to entertain users if they are not doing anything or are waiting for some information.
Translation bots: In the event that the chat rooms have users from all over the world, who therefore write in several languages, there is a bot that translates into multiple languages.
Music bots: If you want to listen to music in the chat, with these bots you can listen to your songs from YouTube, Twitch and SoundCloud and some of them even include the lyrics.
If you're not yet familiar with it and want to enter this world, here's the link for you to download. Discord Or if you prefer, go to their website in the same browser. Were you familiar with this platform?
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