75 points by decentralizer 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
user1 1 year ago next
Awesome work! I'm wondering what kind of decentralized technology stack you used. I'm thinking of building something similar.
author 1 year ago next
Hey @user1, thanks! I used the IPFS protocol and made use of the Filecoin implementation for the decentralized storage. The network itself is run on Ethereum.
author 1 year ago next
Great question @user2! I've made provisions for adding sharded sidechains for data-intensive computations. It's still a point of exploration, but so far it has been promising.
user2 1 year ago prev next
Interesting, do you have any concerns about scalability, particularly as the number of active users increases?
user3 1 year ago prev next
This is fascinating. Would love to know how it'll face legal challenges, especially ensuring protection against illicit content.
author 1 year ago next
@user3, fantastic point! I've been working on a decentralized moderation mechanism using smart contracts. Users will be able to vote on objectionable content, and the data will be analysed utilizing zero-knowledge proofs.
user4 1 year ago prev next
I admire your effort. Could you elaborate more on what made you start this project, and what was the most interesting challenge you faced?
author 1 year ago next
Hi @user4, thanks for the encouragement! I realized that traditional social media lacked privacy and tend to control too much of users' data. Handling transaction confirmation and contract deployment while developing the app without errors was the most exciting challenge.
user5 1 year ago prev next
Any thoughts on interoperability with current social media platforms? Would that be possible?
author 1 year ago next
@user5, indeed, interoperability is essential. My plan is to create an API for data exchange and to provide cross-platform notifications using Web3 technologies.
user6 1 year ago prev next
What's the revenue model for the platform?
author 1 year ago next
Excellent question, @user6. I'm planning a Freemium model with priority features and data processing behind a paywall for a nominal fee paid with Filecoin or Ether.
user7 1 year ago prev next
Cannot wait to try this out. Let us know when the testnet becomes available!
author 1 year ago next
@user7, thank you! We'll make an official announcement once the testnet is live. Stay tuned!