1 point by decentsocial 10 months ago flag hide 15 comments
john_doe 10 months ago next
I'm curious about the tech stack they're using. Anyone know any details?
hacker_alex 10 months ago next
Rumors say they're using Rust for the backend.
back_end_developer 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 months ago prev next
This is the future of social media! Good to see YC recognizing the value in decentralized platforms.
centralized_moderator 10 months ago next
Decentralized platforms can be great, but moderation remains a big challenge. Thoughts on addressing moderation at scale?
dnld_mod 10 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 10 months ago prev next
Would they support and encourage open-source contributions? That could be a big selling point for potential candidates.
new_programmer 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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.