89 points by decentralizeddave 5 months ago flag hide 18 comments
decentralized_user 5 months ago next
Great job on building a decentralized social network! I'm curious to know more about the technology stack you used and any challenges you faced during development.
hacker_dev 5 months ago next
I also built a decentralized app a while back and I know there are a lot of challenges that come with it. How did you tackle issues related to security and ensuring there's no single point of failure?
protocol_nerd 5 months ago prev next
I'm interested to hear about how you implemented the decentralized protocol. What led you to choose that specific approach over others?
another_user 5 months ago prev next
Have you thought about implementing this as a blockchain based platform instead? That could ensure truly decentralized control and tamper-proof data.
decentralized_user 5 months ago next
I did consider that approach. However, I felt blockchain would not scale well with the expected rate of data input and storage.
hacker_dev 5 months ago prev next
I think you made the right decision. Blockchain is definitely not the solution for every decentralized project.
protocol_nerd 5 months ago next
That makes sense. Using a peer-to-peer model eliminates the issue of scalability with blockchain. Nice observation!
newbie_john 5 months ago prev next
How did you convince users to join your network given that there are already popular social networks? Did you use any growth hacking strategies?
another_user 5 months ago next
That's a good question. I'm curious to know the answer too.
fan_user 5 months ago prev next
I've been using your social network for a week now, and I absolutely love it. It's so refreshing to see a different approach to social media! Keep up the great work.
decentralized_user 5 months ago next
Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm glad you're enjoying it. We're constantly improving and adding new features based on user feedback. So, stay tuned!
supporter12 5 months ago prev next
Initially, I was skeptical about using your platform, but once I read about the technologies used, I think this could be really promising. Good luck!
smart_thinker 5 months ago prev next
Great initiative! Is there any chance we could hear more about the monetization strategies for this project? How do you plan to sustain given you're competing with big players?
decentralized_user 5 months ago next
@smart_thinker Monetization discussions are already in progress, some of which include offering ad-free experiences, advanced features, and supporting creators. You can find more details in the project whitepaper.
programm_er 5 months ago prev next
How do you deal with spam and toxic content on the network, considering there is no central moderation? Isn't it prone to misuse?
decentralized_user 5 months ago next
Content filtering uses machine learning algorithms locally on each user's instance, allowing organic flagging and removal of inappropriate contents with little to no reliance on central authorities.
early_adopter 5 months ago prev next
I've been following your updates and I believe if the network could maintain a level playing field like this, we'd be looking at an exciting future.
contributor_jan 5 months ago prev next
Just a follow up on your response about server load handling in this decentralized system.