Rebirth 08: Can a mobile game company also build a tech empire?

As a result,

Lu Chen's carefully crafted publicity plan was completely scrapped.

Media gossip needs time to develop and is quite costly.

Simply uploading songs to music platforms lacks a catalyst for viral success.

Should we find other internet celebrities?

But Cheng Lin's uniqueness makes her irreplaceable.

Lu Chen paced back and forth in his office, rubbing his temples with his fingers.

Outside the window, the night in Hangzhou had deepened.

In the distance, the traffic converged into a long line of lights.

suddenly,

Lu Chen's gaze swept across his computer screen.

The red and white Z-Dimension website icon.

A thought flashed through my mind like lightning.

"Authentication system!"

Lu Chen suddenly stopped in his tracks.

He stared at the icon and muttered to himself.

In later generations, it appeared on platforms such as Weibo and Bilibili.

Certification marks such as yellow V, blue V, and red V.

It has long been an important means of distinguishing user identities and preventing impersonation.

People instinctively feel a sense of trust when they see an account with a verified badge.

But in 2009,

Whether it's Baidu Tieba, blogs, or Tianya.

These were early social networking sites like Renren and Kaixin.

The authentication systems of these platforms are still far from perfect.

Or perhaps there isn't one at all!

Everyone should distinguish between genuine and fake.

It mainly relies on vague features such as ID name, speaking style, and history.

It is extremely easy to imitate and forge.

Z-Dimension is an emerging video content platform.

There is a real opportunity to establish a clear and authoritative user identity authentication system!

This is not just about solving Cheng Lin's immediate predicament.

This is also an excellent opportunity for Z Dimension to enhance its platform value and user trust!

Thinking of this,

Lu Chen felt his mind suddenly click.

A surge of excitement welled up inside me.

Thinking of this, Lu Chen immediately called Xu Yi over.

"Is Xu Yi still at the company?"

Come to my office right away, it's urgent!

A few minutes later,

Xu Yi, wearing a plaid shirt and with slightly disheveled hair, jogged in.

He was still holding a cup of coffee in his hand.

"Mr. Lu, what's the matter?"

We're working hard on new features.

"Let's put the new features on hold for now."

There is something more urgent.

Moreover, the impact on the platform will be even greater.

Lu Chen gestured for him to sit down and got straight to the point:

"We need to be at the fastest speed in dimension Z."

Launch a user authentication system!

Xu Yi paused for a moment, then adjusted his glasses.

"Authentication system?"

Like the verified moderator system on Baidu Tieba?

"No, it has to be much more formal than that!"

Lu Chen quickened his pace and began to explain:

I envision two main types.

Personal verification

Targeting celebrities, internet influencers, experts in the field, and famous people,

It is marked with a yellow 'V', or simply the yellow V;

Institutional accreditation

Targeting businesses, media outlets, non-profit organizations, school clubs, etc.

It is marked with a blue 'V', or simply the blue V.

As Xu Yi listened, he asked questions:

What about the specific certification process and verification mechanism?

How can we ensure the authenticity of the materials submitted by applicants?

Lu Chen continued:

"Authentication requires users to apply actively."

Submit your real identity verification documents.

For example, ID card, business license, media permit, etc.

Our platform has assembled a review team to conduct rigorous manual reviews.

After passing

The corresponding "V" icon will be permanently displayed next to the username.

The certification information will be displayed on the individual's or organization's homepage.

Xu Yi quickly understood Lu Chen's intention.

Their eyes started to shine.

"In this way, we can ensure authenticity."

This will also greatly enhance our platform's authority and user trust!

That's right!

Moreover, this is a huge benefit for the platform itself!

Lu Chen said excitedly:

With an authoritative certification system,

High-quality creators and organizations are more likely to join our platform.

Because there is identity protection here.

It can effectively distinguish imposters;

Ordinary users can also more easily find authentic and trustworthy content and people they want to follow.

This will greatly enhance the quality of Z-Dimensional's community and its brand image!

"It's not difficult to implement technically."

The main workload lies in developing the back-end review process and rules.

Xu Yi quickly got into the zone.

"I'll arrange for the team to work overtime immediately."

The beta version could be launched in as little as two days!

He quickly got up, not even bothering to drink his coffee.

He rushed out of the office in a flurry of activity.

"Susie,"

Watching Xu Yi walk out, Lu Chen turned his gaze back to Susie.

"Tomorrow, you need to compile all the evidence that Cheng Lin was impersonated."

For example, screenshots of chat logs, activity records of the impersonating account, etc.

Then go call the police!

"Call the police?!"

Susie was shocked, not expecting Lu Chen to be so drastic.

"Yes!"

"But would calling the police be of any use?"

Scammers impersonate others online to commit fraud.

The amount isn't too large.

"I know,"

Lu Chen said calmly:

"But what we need is not an immediate solution to the case."

Instead, they first built up momentum.

In this matter,

We are the victims, and we are the ones seeking justice.

Reporting an incident to the police is itself a form of declaration.

We must first uphold the greater good.

Make the volume up.

Let more people know that Cheng Lin was impersonated.

And our company's attitude toward this.

Then wait for the authentication system to go live.

The first person we invited was Cheng Lin for personal verification!

Lu Chen's thoughts became clearer and clearer.

"Endorsing her in the name of the official Z-Dimensional platform,"

Publish platform announcements,

It is confirmed that her account on Z-Dimension is the only officially verified identity.

Post the evidence of her previous impersonation.

Help her clarify the impersonation incident.

then,

We invited her to Z-Dimension again.

First release of a cover of "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky"!

Tell her, here in our country,

Her identity is unique and protected.

You can create and collaborate with confidence!

Susie's eyes lit up.

"Brilliant! Boss Lu!"

This achieves multiple goals at once!

This not only helped Cheng Lin resolve her immediate credibility crisis,

This earned us her trust and cooperation;

They also used her case to promote our authentication system.

This demonstrates the responsibility and capabilities of the Z-Dimensional platform;

Simultaneously,

Her cover videos are sure to make the brightest star in the night sky and Journey 1 a hit!

And all of this happens on our own platform.

Traffic and attention are all concentrated in the Z-dimensional world!

"Um!"

Lu Chen nodded in satisfaction.

"After you call the police, immediately go find Chen Xin, the reporter who interviewed me before."

I'm sure she'd be interested in this news.

"yes,

Traditional television media reports,

This can greatly enhance the credibility of the event.

Susie realized what was happening too.

"Do it this way!"

Lu Chen gave the final instructions and left the company, exhausted.

……

At seven o'clock in the morning, Susie was already sitting in her office.

A thick folder lay open in front of her.

It contains a large amount of evidence related to the Cheng Lin impersonation incident, arranged in chronological order.

The printed webpage screenshots, forum posting records, chat log screenshots provided by the victims, etc.

Each document was carefully labeled with its source and date.

Susie spent a full two hours.

The materials were reorganized.

At 9:00 AM sharp, Susie took the prepared information and went to report the incident to the police.

"Hello,

I am Susie, the chairman's assistant at ZhengTu Technology.

Our company is a legally registered technology enterprise.

The flagship product, the Conqueror Z1, enjoys a good reputation in the market.

But starting from the second half of last year

Numerous accounts impersonating our partner, Cheng Lin, have appeared online.

Using our company's products as bait to commit fraud

Our first hope is that a case can be opened for investigation.

Crack down on this type of online fraud in accordance with the law.

more importantly,

We hope to cooperate with you.

Send a clear signal to the public

The internet is not a lawless zone.

Impersonating someone else to commit fraud will be punished by law!

After completing the statement and submitting all the materials.

Susie checked her watch; it was 11 a.m.

She rushed to Zhejiang TV station without stopping.