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CASTINYAboutCastiny: The Community-Driven Gaming & Tech Media Platform
Welcome to Castiny, the next-generation community media platform designed by and for digital culture enthusiasts.
A free, high-performance, and fair space for expression
Today, the tech and video game universe is evolving at a breakneck pace. Faced with the proliferation of new releases and innovations, we have chosen collaboration. Whether you are an amateur writer, a competitive player, an indie developer, or a professional journalist, Castiny offers you a free, high-performance, and fair space for expression.
Recognized for its innovation, our platform is supported by the IMT Atlantique incubator and is proudly listed among Les Pépites Tech of La French Tech.
Our Fair Model: 70% of Revenues for Creators
We have a deep conviction: the value of a media outlet lies in the talent of those who write for it.
Unlike traditional models, Castiny is working to establish an ecosystem where passion is fairly rewarded. Thanks to the transparent AdTech infrastructure we are currently developing, we will redistribute 70% of advertising revenues directly to the creators and writers behind the content.
We handle the hosting, technical performance, and infrastructure security; on your end, you retain total editorial freedom.
An Editorial Line Driven by Passion
Our editorial line is hybrid: it combines the journalistic rigor of a news outlet with the interactivity of a social network. Our content (news, reviews, guides, columns, in-depth analyses, tips, personal stories) is structured around 4 thematic hubs:
Tech
Hardware, innovations, components, and new technologies.
E-Sport
Coverage of competitions, tournaments, and behind-the-scenes of the professional scenes.
Indie
Spotlighting the independent scene and emerging creators.
Much More Than a Media Outlet: A Connected and Gamified Ecosystem
To bring this community to life, Castiny goes beyond mere reading by offering a gamified experience, inspired by RPG mechanics, and rich in interactive features:
The Hall
A dynamic microblogging space to share your live reactions and follow the news in real-time.
The Forum
A free discussion space to debate, exchange tips, and delve deeper into the topics you are passionate about.
Guilds
A system of private and premium community lounges for targeted discussions with your communities.
Events
A comprehensive tool to create, plan, and organize your own events and e-sports tournaments.
Coaching
An exclusive service to book a mentoring and improvement session with industry professionals.
The Cosmetics Marketplace
A store dedicated to profile customization (banners, badges, stylized usernames), featuring exclusive creations and items designed by independent creators.
Our Promise: Meritocracy and Respect for the Reader
Today, many gaming and tech sites struggle to balance editorial quality with a comfortable browsing experience. Castiny was built on a different set of ethical foundations:
A 100% meritocratic algorithm
No more opaque or biased recommendations. On Castiny, the community dictates visibility. Every interaction (likes, shares, feedback) boosts the best articles. Authors develop a Trust Level that evolves transparently based on reader appreciation.
Zero visual pollution
Our modern infrastructure guarantees optimal loading times. We refuse aggressive pop-ups; our partner spaces are discreet and natively integrated.
Free access and a la carte monetization
Access to the Castiny platform is entirely free, and reading articles is open by default. Our business model relies on optional services designed for the community: premium subscriptions (ad-free browsing, advanced writing tools for authors), commissions on services (coaching, marketplace), and cosmetic items (our Pay-to-Flex model). However, an author can restrict their article behind a paywall if they personally choose to do so.
Content before the race for clicks
Where much of the traditional press yields to the frantic race for SEO and clicks at the expense of substance, we put quality back at the center. We value raw expertise and passionate journalism, far from filler articles or massively AI-generated content.
The Castiny Team
Behind Castiny's architecture is a team of founders deeply rooted in digital innovation and driven by a genuine gaming culture:
Merwan Aubry
CEO & Co-founderA former non-commissioned officer in the French Army and graduate with an MSc in Cloud and Cybersecurity from Epitech Nantes, Merwan steers the company's strategic vision. He ensures that Castiny's system architecture meets the highest standards of the modern web.
Reda Essekkaki
CTO & Co-founderA full stack engineer and entrepreneur, Epitech graduate, Reda leads the platform's technical development and turns the project's ambitions into a concrete, robust and scalable product.
Brandon Garlantezec
Tech AdvisorPresent since the project's early days, Brandon provides his specialized expertise to support the continuous technical evolution of our ecosystem.
Our story and the genesis of our commitment were recently highlighted by the media. Discover our journey in this dedicated article on Actu.fr.