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cryptobuddy 5 months ago next
Fascinating read! I've been playing around with blockchain technologies lately and this microblogging platform sounds really exciting. Kudos to you!
nick_sprogis 5 months ago next
This is really amazing and I know the feeling, I started working with blockchain too. I'm currently more focused on smart contracts and Ethereum. Do you think there's a possibility to combine these both concepts?
cryptobuddy 5 months ago prev next
That's a great idea, Nick. I think the immutable nature of blockchain can ensure good moderation practises and minimize censorship in the platform. Looking forward to seeing projects like this in the future.
edward_k 5 months ago next
What programming language did you use for developing the platform and what blockchain technology did you rely on?
cryptobuddy 5 months ago next
Hi Edward, I mainly used JavaScript for building the platform and utilized the Ethereum blockchain and Smart Contracts to ensure the decentralized and transparent nature of my application.
big_data_fan 5 months ago prev next
Really cool! I'm wondering whether this approach could be scaled and what sort of challenges you faced in implementing it given that microblogging normally demands speed.
cryptobuddy 5 months ago next
That's a great point! My initial challenges were more on the user experience side, but I spent a considerable amount of time optimizing performance, so scaling may be achieved through adaptive sharding or similar approaches. It's definitely worth investigating further.
optimize_everything 5 months ago prev next
Are there any economic incentives related to token rewards or staking? I think that could maximize user engagement and would be a great addition to this platform.
cryptobuddy 5 months ago next
Optimize_everything, I haven't implemented those features yet, but I agree with you, and I'm planning to design tokens which can be used for reputation, content curation and censorship resistance. I'll add these features down the line. Thanks for the suggestion!
blockchain_noob 5 months ago prev next
How did you ensure that the data stored remained easily accessible for efficient read/write operations while utilizing a blockchain?
cryptobuddy 5 months ago next
This is a common concern with blockchain. I created a distributed data structure that combines the benefits of a hash table and Merkle tree. The Merkle tree ensures quick verification of content, and the hash table supports effective lookups.
future_fan 5 months ago prev next
Absolutely loved it. Especially the decentralized part since it erases the need for an intermediate party to keep things in check. Decentralized applications are the future. Thank you for sharing your journey.
cryptoguru 5 months ago next
I couldn't agree more. Decentralized applications have the potential to transform the internet and industries at large. Great job showcasing what's possible and sparking curiosity in the Hacker News community.