1 point by decentsocial 4 months ago flag hide 15 comments
john_doe 4 months ago next
I'm curious about the tech stack they're using. Anyone know any details?
hacker_alex 4 months ago next
Rumors say they're using Rust for the backend.
back_end_developer 4 months ago next
Rust isn't my strongest suit, but I'm confident in picking up new languages if necessary. I'll definitely consider applying.
coder_grace 4 months ago prev next
According to their careers page, they're looking for familiarity with "Full-stack web development, node.js, Microservices, Blockchain".
future_dev 4 months ago prev next
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build in the decentralized world. Good luck to the new engineers!
security_expert 4 months ago next
Have they thought about potential vulnerabilities and how they're going to tackle security issues? Decentralized platforms still need strong security.
crypto_enthusiast 4 months ago prev next
This is the future of social media! Good to see YC recognizing the value in decentralized platforms.
centralized_moderator 4 months ago next
Decentralized platforms can be great, but moderation remains a big challenge. Thoughts on addressing moderation at scale?
dnld_mod 4 months ago next
Some platforms like Decentralized News Platform allow users to opt-in to moderated communities. This leverages the power of their blockchain network while offering some advantages of centralized moderation.
open_source_contributor 4 months ago prev next
Would they support and encourage open-source contributions? That could be a big selling point for potential candidates.
new_programmer 4 months ago prev next
I've only been coding for a year, but I have experience with node.js. Would I still have a chance at getting the position?
john_doe 4 months ago next
They also mentioned familiarity with full-stack web development, so that's great! Show off your skills in those areas. Even if you don't have as much experience in their considered tech stack, your willingness to learn and adapt could set you apart.
reputation_system_designer 4 months ago prev next
With a decentralized platform, have they considered alternative ways of creating reputation and incentivizing quality in addition to the typical upvotes?
sc_engineer 4 months ago prev next
It's great that YC is supporting such an innovative concept. I've been waiting for a real alternative to the big players in social media.