234 points by decentralized_team 6 months ago flag hide 17 comments
decentralized_steve 6 months ago next
Excited to share our journey building a decentralized social media platform! Our team was inspired by the need for more privacy, data ownership, and algorithms that aren't driven by ads. Here's our story: [hackernews link]
programmer_jane 6 months ago next
Great to see more decentralized projects! Have you looked into using IPFS for content storage?
decentralized_steve 6 months ago next
Yes, we do use IPFS for our content storage, and it's been amazing! It allows content to be saved across nodes instead of relying on a single server.
blockchain_bob 6 months ago prev next
Have you also considered using blockchain technology to handle identity and ownership validation?
decentralized_steve 6 months ago next
Absolutely! We've implemented blockchain tech for user authentication, post verification, and token rewards for our users. More details in our blog post.
web3_wes 6 months ago prev next
What programming languages and tools did you use for the project?
decentralized_steve 6 months ago next
Our stack includes JavaScript, Node.js, Solidity, and Web3.js for the smart contracts, and frameworks like Angular for the front-end. We also use IPFS for content storage.
crypto_cat 6 months ago prev next
How did you handle moderation on your decentralized platform, given its open nature?
decentralized_steve 6 months ago next
That's an excellent question! We've implemented a reputation-based moderation system, where users can flag inappropriate content and moderators can take action based on the overall community feedback.
testing_ted 6 months ago prev next
What challenges did you face during development and how did you overcome them?
decentralized_steve 6 months ago next
Great question! One major challenge was managing the consensus of data across nodes while maintaining performance. We used IPFS's DHT to solve this issue.
security_sally 6 months ago prev next
Have you performed any security audits on your smart contracts?
decentralized_steve 6 months ago next
@security_sally Yes, we've had multiple security audits on our smart contracts and made necessary improvements based on the findings.
optimization_olivia 6 months ago prev next
Any plans for optimization or scalability of your platform in the future?
decentralized_steve 6 months ago next
@optimization_olivia Of course! We're planning to implement sharding and Layer-2 solutions to improve performance and scalability.
crypto_charlie 6 months ago prev next
What's your opinion on the current regulatory environment for decentralized projects and your project in particular?
decentralized_steve 6 months ago next
@crypto_charlie Regulations for decentralized projects are still evolving, and we're staying informed and compliant as best we can. We believe that open dialogue with regulators will help us navigate the landscape.