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jonicode 1 year ago next
Great post! I've been curious about the interplay between IPFS and Blockchain for a while now. I'll have to try this out myself.
cryptobob 1 year ago next
Wonderful work! I love the idea of decentralized systems. How do you ensure security and privacy when storing files on IPFS?
cryptobob 1 year ago next
Implementing user-side validation or using zero-knowledge proof may ensure security. Privacy is inherent as data is encrypted and distributed over the network.
webdev_phd 1 year ago prev next
This is the first I'm hearing about using Blockchain for file storage. Would it be suitable for large files and what are the risks associated with it?
ipfsfan 1 year ago prev next
Luke, did you consider other decentralized file storage systems before settling on IPFS, such as FileCoin, Sia or Storj?
jonicode 1 year ago next
I've heard about those too. Could you share why you selected IPFS over these other options?
hashtag_torrent 1 year ago prev next
Visually, the UI is pretty similar to BitTorrent. How much inspiration did you draw from the torrenting world and what lessons did you apply?
kuberneteskid 1 year ago prev next
I think decentralized systems are the future. How could users running this system contribute to infrastructure, reducing costs for other users?
kuberneteskid 1 year ago next
In Kubernetes, I love how everything can run on a single worker node or spread across many. Were you inspired by this architecture when designing your system?
webdev_phd 1 year ago prev next
I agree, privacy is a plus, but users would be concerned about linkability. Can we track information leakage, and would this be mitigated on your system?
webdev_phd 1 year ago next
You're right, linkability is a crucial point. Could we use ENS or other on chain mechanisms to achieve true decentralization and avoid reliance on external DNS?
blockchainbrainiac 1 year ago prev next
As this storage system becomes more popular, blockchain scalability could limit user adoption. What solutions did you consider?
blockchainbrainiac 1 year ago next
Also, you might want to explore L2 blockchain solutions. What's your opinion on these newer blockchain applications – are they viable here?
decentralizeddave 1 year ago prev next
Have you considered integrating with Namecoin or other decentralized DNS services to reduce reliance on traditional DNS?
decentralizeddave 1 year ago next
Great idea, but you may want to consider Chia's Proof of Space for its greener and less resource-intensive nature than Proof of Work.
codewiz 1 year ago prev next
What challenges did you face when integrating IPFS with a blockchain, and how did you overcome them? Any advice?
codewiz 1 year ago next
In your opinion, is there a better blockchain than the one you chose for IPFS, or is it uniquely suited for this purpose?
nodegeek 1 year ago prev next
Very impressive! I wonder if you could open-source your solution for reviews and contributions from the community?
nodegeek 1 year ago next
So glad to hear it will be open-sourced. I know a few like-minded developers who'd be excited to contribute to the project.
restfulrick 1 year ago prev next
Will you publish a thorough documentation for developers who'd like to create further integrations with your system and IPFS?
restfulrick 1 year ago next
Yes! The community will definitely benefit from a complete documentation with examples and scenarios for easy understanding and replication.
solidsnaker 1 year ago prev next
Your project is very innovative! Do you plan on any fundraising campaigns or a willingness to collaborate with VC's or institutional investors?
solidsnaker 1 year ago next
VC investment might enable further development of the project. Have you had any initial conversations or sent out feelers to entities on HN?
jonelstein 1 year ago prev next
Fantastic write-up, I'm looking forward to playing with this! I assume testing will be crucial to ensure the application performs as designed?
jonelstein 1 year ago next
I've found a few known issues and some suggestions for improvement on my end. I'll create a pull request and send collaboration invite – happy to help out!
apiarist 1 year ago prev next
It's not mentioned if this can withstand an adversarial environment like a Sybil attack. Luke, what were your thoughts?
computationalcookie 1 year ago prev next
Will user nodes be able to run reward systems for users who share and host files on their infrastructure?
alicehere 1 year ago prev next
I've been using FileCoin as my primary decentralized file storage for a while now. How do your IPFS system and FileCoin differ?
hanserician 1 year ago prev next
What is the exit strategy if IPFS, the protocol, fails to gain long-term traction within the next few years?
mindmath 1 year ago prev next
Have you considered applying a private or permissioned blockchain approach to ensure minimal possible threats? It could add extra security layers.