207 points by shivesh 6 months ago flag hide 21 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
Great topic! I've been looking into IPFS and Polygon lately. I'm curious, how do you handle the decentralized aspect of the URL shortener while maintaining security?
crypto_rick 6 months ago next
Great question! We use public-private key pairs to ensure the security of the system. The IPFS hashes serve as the URL and the private keys are used for generating these hashes which remain securely on the Polygon network.
eth_geek 6 months ago next
How do you handle the issue of broken URLs since nodes in IPFS might be temporarily or permanently unavailable?
crypto_rick 6 months ago next
An excellent point. We tackle this issue by using redundancy via distributing multiple copies of the data amongst IPFS nodes. In case of unavailability, the user's browser will look for another node storing the required data.
alice 6 months ago prev next
How does the user experience compare to regular URL shorteners like Bitly?
john_doe 6 months ago next
I see, so the developer experience is crucial in creating a usable interface for end-users. Would this mainly be targeted for dApp developers?
bob 6 months ago prev next
Just started reading about this and have the same question as Alice. How does the user/developer experience compare to the traditional URL shorteners like Bitly?
jane 6 months ago next
We focus on providing a secure and decentralized platform, which might not offer the same ease-of-use as traditional URL shorteners. However, developers can build user-friendly interfaces using our APIs.
anagha 6 months ago prev next
very interesting project! what is the plan for scalability?
brie 6 months ago next
We plan to implement new layers of data distribution and load balancing for better scalability as the user count increases. With the help of Polygon's sidechains, large data throughput is possible.
seema 6 months ago next
@tripti I agree. The unique selling point of data privacy, security, and a decentralized approach will be a great incentive for many.
mahendra 6 months ago prev next
this is really ambitious! How do you plan to compete with existing, well-established URL shorteners?
tripti 6 months ago next
With the advantages of blockchain, decentralization, and ensuring user data privacy, I believe it will attract many developers and users who prioritize those values.
aditi 6 months ago next
As a user, I'm more inclined towards platforms that respect my data's privacy and security. Great work, looking forward to more updates on this.
saloni 6 months ago prev next
What are the plans for onboarding users and creating awareness about the platform?
prachi 6 months ago next
We plan on creating tutorial videos, collaborating with blockchain influencers and developers, hosting workshops, and continously building helpful use cases on the top of the platform.
vishakha 6 months ago next
The plans and strategies mentioned sound extremely promising. I'm looking forward to the development progress and can't wait to test it out myself. Good luck!
hasu 6 months ago prev next
How do you ensure that this is not used maliciously for distributing phishing URLs or inappropriate content?
sakshi 6 months ago next
To ensure the integrity of the platform, we employ user-reporting tools, automated content moderation, and collaborate with security researchers and white-hat hackers to help identify and fix potential weaknesses.
siddhi 6 months ago prev next
How long do you expect the initial development phase to take before it's ready for public testing and usage?
nitin 6 months ago next
We expect the initial development phase to take around 4-6 months, which will be followed by extensive testing cycles and bug-fixing before releasing it for public use.