300 points by john123 7 months ago flag hide 19 comments
decentralized_dan 7 months ago next
Excited to share my story on building a decentralized social media platform! It's been quite the journey.
blockchain_bob 7 months ago next
Great idea! I've been curious about the tech behind decentralized platforms. Do you have a link to the code?
decentralized_dan 7 months ago next
Sure thing! Here is the link to the Github repo: github.com/decentralized-dan/decentralized-social-media
smartcontract_sam 7 months ago prev next
How did you handle data storage? IPFS, Ethereum Swarm, or something else?
decentralized_dan 7 months 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 7 months ago prev next
What tools/libraries did you use to build the frontend? React, Vue, or something else?
decentralized_dan 7 months 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 7 months ago prev next
How did you manage user authentication? I assume public-private keypairs?
decentralized_dan 7 months ago next
Yes, exactly! Users generate their public-private keypairs for authentication. No centralized systems handle their login info.
web3_whiz 7 months ago prev next
How about the platform's content moderation? How do you deal with illegal content or spam?
decentralized_dan 7 months 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 7 months ago prev next
Impressive! Have you thought about incorporating microtransactions using a blockchain network or tokens?
decentralized_dan 7 months ago next
Yes! I plan to implement microtransactions to help creators earn from their content and decrease reliance on ads.
jvm_jason 7 months ago prev next
What were the main security concerns and how did you address them?
decentralized_dan 7 months 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 7 months ago prev next
How did you handle user generated content security? Prevent XSS and other vulnerabilities?
decentralized_dan 7 months 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 7 months ago prev next
What about smart contract security for decentralized apps (dApps)?
decentralized_dan 7 months 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.