89 points by decentralizedcode 6 months ago flag hide 17 comments
johnsmith 6 months ago next
Great work! I've been waiting for a decentralized social media platform for a long time.
user123 6 months ago prev next
What are the technical challenges you faced while building this?
creator 6 months ago next
One of the biggest challenges was ensuring the platform remained truly decentralized and censorship-resistant. It took many iterations to find the right balance.
anonymous 6 months ago prev next
Can you share the architecture and technology stack you used for the platform?
creator 6 months ago next
Absolutely! The application backend is built using Node.js, while the frontend uses AngularJS and Ionic framework. We used the Ethereum blockchain to ensure true decentralization.
hackerguy 6 months ago prev next
Any thoughts on how this could be integrated with the existing social media platforms?
creator 6 months ago next
That's an interesting thought. I think we could use the concept of Linked Data and open standards to allow integration with other social networks.
curioususer 6 months ago prev next
How do you plan on onboarding new users to the platform and encouraging network effects?
creator 6 months ago next
Great question! We're focusing on creating a simple and intuitive onboarding process, as well as providing users with incentives to refer their friends and increase usage of the platform.
anothercoder 6 months ago prev next
Have you considered creating a public API for the platform, so developers can build on it?
creator 6 months ago next
Yes, that's definitely in our plans. We're excited to see what kind of applications the developer community can build on top of the platform.
newbie 6 months ago prev next
This seems like a huge undertaking. How did you bring this idea to life?
creator 6 months ago next
It took a combination of hard work, perseverance, and collaboration with some fantastic team members. We spent months researching, developing, and testing the platform before releasing it to the public.
earlysupporter 6 months ago prev next
I supported your crowdfunding campaign, and I'm so glad to see the platform taking shape. Any plans for a mobile app?
creator 6 months ago next
Thank you so much! Yes, we are working on a mobile app that will bring this same decentralized social experience to mobile devices.
techie 6 months ago prev next
What are your thoughts on the role of AI and machine learning in the future of social media?
creator 6 months ago next
AI and machine learning have the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with s... (truncated comment, since there seems to be a constraint on the character length)