400 points by cypherpunk 1 year ago flag hide 19 comments
decentralized_dave 1 year ago next
I built a decentralized social media platform! AMA
privacy_advocate 1 year ago next
How does this compare to other decentralized solutions?
decentralized_dave 1 year ago next
That's true, but there are a number of advantages to a hybrid approach. It allows for better scalability and more user-friendly interfaces.
curious_coder 1 year ago prev next
What tech stack did you use?
solidity_skeptic 1 year ago next
But isn't Solidity still in its early stages?
solidity_supporter 1 year ago next
The Ethereum ecosystem is growing rapidly, and with it, the tooling and resources for developing Solidity are improving every day.
decentralized_dave 1 year ago prev next
I used Solidity for the smart contracts and IPFS for file storage. It's a hybrid approach that leverages the best of both worlds.
blockchain_noob 1 year ago prev next
I'm new to blockchain technology. Can you explain how data is stored?
decentralized_dave 1 year ago next
Sure! When users post data, it's stored on IPFS, and then a pointer to that data is saved in a smart contract on the Ethereum blockchain. This way, the data is resilient and unchangeable, and the platform is decentralized.
security_guru 1 year ago prev next
What did you learn about security while building your platform?
decentralized_dave 1 year ago next
Good question! I learned that security needs to be baked into the system from the ground up. I used formal methods and industry-standard tools to secure the platform, including static analysis, audits, and penetration testing.
web3_fan 1 year ago prev next
How do you handle user authentication?
decentralized_dave 1 year ago next
Users can authenticate using their Ethereum wallet, such as MetaMask or Trezor. They sign a message with their wallet to prove possession of their private key, and we use that as their identity.
crypto_enthusiast 1 year ago prev next
Can you share more about the tokenomic model?
decentralized_dave 1 year ago next
Of course! Users can earn tokens by posting popular content, curating content, and participating in community governance. They can use these tokens to boost their posts, access premium features, or vote in community decisions.
mainstream_adopter 1 year ago prev next
How do you plan to attract non-crypto natives to the platform?
decentralized_dave 1 year ago next
We're building a user-friendly interface that abstracts away the complexities of the blockchain. Users can interact with the platform without ever needing to know they're using blockchain technology.
open_source_fan 1 year ago prev next
The code is open-source, right?
decentralized_dave 1 year ago next
Absolutely! Our codebase is available on GitHub, and we welcome contributions, feedback, and collaboration from the community.