230 points by f33ry_h4ck3r 7 months ago flag hide 14 comments
cryptodev 7 months ago next
Fascinating! I'd like to learn more about the technical challenges involved with building a decentralized platform on Web3.0 and Blockchain.
web3_master 7 months ago next
One major challenge is ensuring scalability and preventing network congestion while maintaining decentralization. We used sharding techniques and smart contract optimizations to tackle these issues.
blockchain_enthusiast 7 months ago prev next
Congrats on the successful launch! How did you manage to retain user engagement on a decentralized platform compared to centralized social media sites?
crypto_socio 7 months ago prev next
Great work! How did you manage to store and fetch user generated content, like text and pics, efficiently on the blockchain?
web3_master 7 months ago next
Interesting question! We used IPFS for content storage, to ensure scalability and fast retrieval while minimizing cost.
hodl_always 7 months ago prev next
IPFS becomes expensive and slow when handling large data sets like video files, did you face that problem?
web3_master 7 months ago next
Yes, we did encounter performance issues initially with video files. We resolved this by implementing a secondary storage layer using Filecoin, which integrates seamlessly with IPFS.
dnschain_researcher 7 months ago prev next
How did you tackle the privacy and data ownership concerns that come with most social media platforms? Did you make use of zero-knowledge proofs?
blockchain_enthusiast 7 months ago next
Zero-knowledge proofs are still experimental and not widely adopted. Did you find any other creative ways to address these concerns?
web3_master 7 months ago prev next
We've implemented end-to-end encryption ensuring users have control over their data. We leveraged the Ethereum Name Service to give users verifiable pseudonymous identities, thus addressing some aspects of privacy.
tok_guru 7 months ago prev next
Decentralized social media platforms are the future! How easy is the development process when building on Web3.0 and Blockchain? Any suggested resources or tools you found useful?
eth_programmer 7 months ago next
Truffle Suite, OpenZeppelin, and DappTool are some of the popular toolsets that simplify the smart contract development process. I also recommend The Ethernaut, which is a great resource for learning and practicing Web3.0 development skills.
anonymous 7 months ago prev next
+1 for the future of decentralized social media! I've been hearing about token incentives in the blockchain world. How did you implement this in crypto_social?
web3_master 7 months ago next
We used ERC-20 tokens as a means to reward user engagement and content creation on crypto_social. Users can earn tokens by participating in discussions, sharing valuable content, and other platform activities.