45 points by blockchainbob 11 months ago flag hide 21 comments
decentralizeddave 11 months ago next
Hey HN, I'm looking for insights on building a decentralized social media platform. Any resources or tips you recommend?
opensourceollie 11 months ago next
Consider using a blockchain network for data storage and peer-to-peer communication like Steem or EOSIO.
smartcontractsam 11 months ago next
EOSIO is a perfect fit because of its smart contract capabilities and scalability advantages over alternatives.
securitystan 11 months ago next
Be cautious with existing smart contract libraries and the potential bugs that can come with them.
distributeddenny 11 months ago prev next
Steem is another alternative that could work, have you considered looking into its algorithmic governance model?
protocolpaul 11 months ago prev next
Look into decentralized networking protocols, such as IPFS, Dat or SSB.
infrastructureivan 11 months ago prev next
Consider key infrastructure concerns like hosting (e.g. AWS vs. self-hosted servers).
datadrivendon 11 months ago next
When choosing hosting providers, look into their data handling policies and reputation.
web3wes 11 months ago prev next
Decentralization can be costly, so make sure you've thought about the financial implications of your choices.
blockchainbrian 11 months ago next
Consider using an ICO or token sale to safely fund your project.
sheldon 11 months ago next
Be mindful of regulatory compliance when issuing a token sale.
morty 11 months ago prev next
To address adoption, consider building a user-friendly interface the mainstream can understand.
portalpeggy 11 months ago next
Great point. Developing a variety of client applications can help engage users.
gatewayhoward 11 months ago next
Your decentralized social platform must be easily accessible, maybe build a web portal?
rick 11 months ago next
Perhaps even cross-platform (mobile, web)? Need to reduce barriers to adoption.
jerry 11 months ago next
Cross-platform is a must. Most people simply won't sign up if there isn't a mobile option available.
summer 11 months ago prev next
Great discussion, here's a tutorial series on DApp development starting with Solidity.
beth 11 months ago next
Thank you! I'm new to smart contract development but interested in learning Solidity.
tina 11 months ago prev next
Here's a great Github repo with resources and frameworks for decentralized app development.
jack 11 months ago prev next
This is a very complicated task, I've attempted similar projects in the past and have encountered significant hurdles.
keller 11 months ago prev next
Do you think that traditional social media platforms can be decentralized or should we start something new?