> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handles.gitbook.io/handles/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handles.gitbook.io/handles/spec/social-features.md).

# Social Features

@handles are great but they need utility and this is where social features come in. We will start by adding some basic things you can do on-chain to give @handles some use.

These syntaxes can be utilized by way of inscription.  They will be further indexed and leveraged within supporting applications now and in the future.<br>

## Messaging

With the following messaging syntax, you will be able to send and receive messages on-chain!<br>

Simply follow this inscription format to send messages from your Inscribed Handle to any other @handles:

```
From: @yourhandle
To: @Receivershandle
Message: Your Message
```

<figure><img src="/files/HDsyzoHKBUc1GMYNpQCS" alt=""><figcaption><p>An example of message inscription</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Make sure each line is a new line in your inscription just as it is in the above example. \
\
Also make sure you put a space between each command such as "From:" and your entry.
{% endhint %}

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## Follow

The Follow feature is a new way to follow other @handles on the Bitcoin Blockchain

Use this simple inscription format to follow any Inscribed Handle to enable things like SoFi, social networking, social airdrops, blockchain engagement etc.

```
User: @YourHandle
 Follow: @HandleUWantToFollow
```

<figure><img src="/files/6lJLuk6EtcDslFa3QLWN" alt=""><figcaption><p>An example of Follow Inscription</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Posting

The Posting feature allows one to send a post to all your followers on Bitcoin as long as they use an Inscribed Handle.\
\
Use this simple text inscription format below to send a Post to everyone who follows your handle

```
User: @YourHandle
Post: Your Post
```

<figure><img src="/files/CLjJzdSSSbJCpWZsEEsZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>An example of a Post inscription</p></figcaption></figure>


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