> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.blockchatdao.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.blockchatdao.com/features-and-benefits/features.md).

# Features

## Topics & Sub-Channels 

On BlockChat you will have the ability to create Sub-channels within your BlockSpace. 

* Topic creation
* Post only or live-chat sub-channels
* Token gated sub-channels 
* Permissions and roles can be set for each sub-channel<br>

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## Edit your Profile

You have full control of your profile

* Update your pfp, or use anon defaults&#x20;
* change your cover image&#x20;
* Set your bio&#x20;
* Add your social links&#x20;
* Set a username for @mentioning

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## Global Search

Find anything and everything from BlockSpaces, users and posts&#x20;

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## Live Chat

Start a live chat directly with your community on any sub-channel

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## Member Roles & Permissions

Customise your BlockSpace with custom permissions and roles&#x20;

* Set a default member roles for anyone who joins your BlockSpace
* Create as many secondary roles you need&#x20;
* Assign a new default role to all members
* Assign users manually to roles&#x20;

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## Video Uploading

Upload videos to the BlockChat platform

* Upload directly to a BlockSpace (if they allow it)&#x20;
* Upload videos to direct messages and group chats

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## Light mode

Not a fan of dark mode? no problem, we got your back

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## Other features yet to be added to the docs but are complete

* Direct Messages
  * Send messages directly to anyone on BlockChat
* Group Messages
  * Start a group message with anyone on BlockChat&#x20;
  * Send voice messages, videos and gifs&#x20;
  * Set a profile image and a description&#x20;
  * Generate an invite link
  * Set permissions&#x20;
* Notifications
* Bookmarks
* Decentralised AI&#x20;
  * Generate images and text using Bittensor integration when creating posts&#x20;
* Send Gifs
* Upvote, downvote posts&#x20;
* Share links&#x20;
* BlockSpace Live&#x20;
  * X Spaces alternative&#x20;

## Coming soon

Features that will be included in future builds on BlockChat

* AI Generated BlockSpaces
* BlockSpace Templates
  * Pick from pre-made templates to build out your BlockSpace in 1-click
* LLM Moderation Bots&#x20;
* deAI Chat Bots in BlockSpaces