500 points by blockchain_dev 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
johnsmith 1 year ago next
Great job! I've been waiting for a decentralized microblogging platform. Any plans to integrate with existing blockchain networks? I think that would make it even more appealing to HN audience.
original_poster 1 year ago next
Yes, we're planning to integrate with Ethereum and potentially Polkadot. We'll have a detailed blog post on that soon. Stay tuned!
janedoe 1 year ago prev next
I like the idea of decentralization and blockchain, but do you have any performance benchmarks compared to traditional microblogging platforms? I've heard that blockchain networks can be slower and less scalable.
johnsmith 1 year ago next
I've tested it myself, and while it's true that blockchain-based platforms can be slower initially, we've implemented several optimizations to improve the performance. It can handle around 500-1000 tps (transactions per second) depending on the network conditions.
blockbuilder 1 year ago prev next
Awesome work. It's refreshing to see something new and innovative built on blockchain. Do you have any plans for implementing smart contract-based moderation? That could help to solve some moderation issues seen in other platforms.
original_poster 1 year ago next
That's a great suggestion, thank you. Yes, we're considering implementing smart contract-based moderation to ensure fairness and transparency. We'll share more details soon.
coder 1 year ago prev next
Do you think the barrier to entry for this platform is lower due to its blockchain nature? How do you plan to attract and onboard users unfamiliar with blockchain and crypto?
original_poster 1 year ago next
Excellent question. While it may seem daunting to some users, we've designed the platform to be user-friendly. We also have a detailed guide and tutorials to help users familiarize themselves with the blockchain and crypto concepts. Additionally, we'll have a fiat on-ramp to simplify the onboarding process.
fullstack_developer 1 year ago prev next
How do you plan to tackle spam and bots which have been prevalent in centralized platforms?
original_poster 1 year ago next
We've implemented several measures to prevent spam and bot activity, including a PoW (Proof-of-Work) like CAPTCHA mechanism, rate limiting, and AI-based bot detection. We also plan to have moderators monitoring and maintaining the platform's integrity.