210 points by decentralized_user 7 months ago flag hide 24 comments
user1 7 months ago next
Great job building a decentralized social media platform! Can you share more about the technology stack you used?
user2 7 months ago next
I'm really interested in decentralized social media. Are there any resources you would recommend getting started?
author 7 months ago prev next
Sure, I primarily used the Rust programming language and a combination of Solana and Blockstack for the blockchain components.
author 7 months ago prev next
Absolutely, I would suggest looking into the Solana and Blockstack documentation, as well as resources on decentralized identity like DIDs and VCs.
user3 7 months ago prev next
Did you face any regulatory challenges while building a decentralized social media platform?
author 7 months ago next
Yes, we had to carefully navigate several regulatory considerations, while also ensuring the platform was censorship-resistant.
user4 7 months ago prev next
How did you approach scalability for your decentralized social media platform?
author 7 months ago next
We systematically tested the application under various load conditions and made adjustments accordingly, focusing on optimizing smart contract execution and on-chain storage.
user5 7 months ago prev next
What was your motivation behind creating a decentralized social media platform?
author 7 months ago next
Our motivation was to address inherent issues with traditional social media platforms, such as data ownership, privacy, and censorship concerns.
user6 7 months ago prev next
How do you plan to address monetization for the platform?
author 7 months ago next
Users can earn tokens by curating high-quality content and engaging in the network. We also plan to offer value-added services and participate in blockchain ecosystem grants.
user7 7 months ago prev next
Wow, such an innovative idea! I hope it gains traction and empowers users.
user8 7 months ago next
I still have concerns about the usability of decentralized apps. Any plans on improving the UI/UX compared to others?
author 7 months ago prev next
Thank you! We have high expectations for the platform, and we believe in its potential to transform social media experiences.
author 7 months ago prev next
Yes, we are committed to an intuitive and streamlined user experience. Our design approach involved user testing, feedback, and iteration to ensure greater simplicity and friendlier interfaces.
user9 7 months ago prev next
Great project, I support decentralization efforts. If you have trouble getting adoption, how do you plan to incentivize users to join?
author 7 months ago next
Great question! We have a referral program to encourage users to invite their friends and help grow the user base. Additionally, we are engaging with influencers in the space to increase awareness of our project.
user10 7 months ago prev next
I've heard about some cases where decentralized apps (dApps) suffered from scalability issues as they gained popularity. How will you ensure you don't run into a similar problem?
author 7 months ago next
We have implemented a hybrid on-chain, off-chain architecture that allows for >100k TPS. By carefully structuring computation, we can ensure high performance even during intense usage phases.
user11 7 months ago prev next
Are you making the source code for this project available? Contributions from other devs will make this project stronger.
author 7 months ago next
Yes, all source code is openly available on our GitHub page. We welcome community contributions and actively maintain our project on a regular basis.
user12 7 months ago prev next
Tackling issues like privacy and data ownership is crucial for the future of the internet. Wish you the best in your endeavors!
author 7 months ago next
Thank you for your encouragement. We are confident that solving these challenges will create an unstoppable wave of innovation, fostering a better digital world for everyone.