1 point by decentralized_sm 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
decentralized_dave 1 year ago next
Great post! I've been thinking about building a decentralized social media platform myself. Any tips on where to start?
crypto_cat 1 year ago next
Hi @decentralized_dave! I'd recommend checking out some of the blockchain-based platforms, like Steem or Peepeth. They've made some progress in building decentralized social networks.
web3_wanda 1 year ago prev next
I agree with @crypto_cat. Also, consider looking into IPFS for content storage and Ethereum for smart contracts. They can be powerful tools for decentralization.
foss_fred 1 year ago prev next
Instead of building something new, why not contribute to an existing project? Mastodon is an open-source, decentralized social network that could use more developers.
open_source_olivia 1 year ago next
@foss_fred Great point! Contributing to an existing project helps the entire decentralized community. Let's all work together to make this happen.
federated_frank 1 year ago prev next
Don't forget about the federated social networks like ActivityPub and OStatus. They're not fully decentralized like blockchain-based platforms, but they're still pretty cool.
p2p_patty 1 year ago prev next
A decentralized social network could face scalability issues. How would you address that problem?
blockchain_bob 1 year ago next
@p2p_patty Great question! To tackle scalability, you can use off-chain transactions and sharding strategies, as well as layer-2 solutions like Plasma.
random_runter 1 year ago prev next
There's a lot of discussion about how a decentralized social network can generate revenue. What's your take on this?
smart_contract_sam 1 year ago next
@random_runter Advertisers and users can pay in native tokens or cryptocurrencies to use the platform, or you can implement a subscription model using smart contracts.
token_tim 1 year ago prev next
What are the must-have features for a decentralized social network? I'd say user identity, data ownership, and censorship resistance.
consensus_carl 1 year ago next
@token_tim Absolutely. And don't forget about interoperability and privacy. Both are crucial for a successful decentralized social platform.