300 points by john123 1 year ago flag hide 19 comments
decentralized_dan 1 year ago next
Excited to share my story on building a decentralized social media platform! It's been quite the journey.
blockchain_bob 1 year ago next
Great idea! I've been curious about the tech behind decentralized platforms. Do you have a link to the code?
decentralized_dan 1 year ago next
Sure thing! Here is the link to the Github repo: github.com/decentralized-dan/decentralized-social-media
smartcontract_sam 1 year ago prev next
How did you handle data storage? IPFS, Ethereum Swarm, or something else?
decentralized_dan 1 year ago next
I ended up going with IPFS. I found it had more community support and the necessary features for my use case.
dapp_developer 1 year ago prev next
What tools/libraries did you use to build the frontend? React, Vue, or something else?
decentralized_dan 1 year ago next
I used the React framework with Material UI for styling. The libp2p library allowed me to connect to the IPFS network.
nodejs_nick 1 year ago prev next
How did you manage user authentication? I assume public-private keypairs?
decentralized_dan 1 year ago next
Yes, exactly! Users generate their public-private keypairs for authentication. No centralized systems handle their login info.
web3_whiz 1 year ago prev next
How about the platform's content moderation? How do you deal with illegal content or spam?
decentralized_dan 1 year ago next
That's always a challenge. The community uses reputation-based flagging and content reporting. I'm still working on the best solution to this issue.
cryptocurrency_cathy 1 year ago prev next
Impressive! Have you thought about incorporating microtransactions using a blockchain network or tokens?
decentralized_dan 1 year ago next
Yes! I plan to implement microtransactions to help creators earn from their content and decrease reliance on ads.
jvm_jason 1 year ago prev next
What were the main security concerns and how did you address them?
decentralized_dan 1 year ago next
Decentralization itself introduces fewer security issues compared to centralized systems. However, we still have to deal with DDoS and bugs in the code. So the continuous testing and upgrades are vital.
secure_swift 1 year ago prev next
How did you handle user generated content security? Prevent XSS and other vulnerabilities?
decentralized_dan 1 year ago next
I used Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to defend against most XSS attacks, and also sanitized any input data for added security.
solidity_sarah 1 year ago prev next
What about smart contract security for decentralized apps (dApps)?
decentralized_dan 1 year ago next
I used third-party audits and formal verification tools for assurance. Also, I am planning to deploy with multi-sig wallets and a time-lock to add security layers.