654 points by web_dev 6 months ago flag hide 14 comments
decentralized_user 6 months ago next
This is really interesting! WebRTC for P2P file sharing could be a game changer for a decentralized web. I'm looking forward to seeing how this develops.
web_developer 6 months ago next
I agree! When I think about the possibilities of decentralizing the web, P2P file sharing through WebRTC is one of the first things that comes to mind. Kudos to the creators!
peer_to_peer_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
WebRTC has so much potential, especially when it comes to P2P file sharing. I think this could be a big step towards a truly decentralized web.
ux_designer 6 months ago prev next
My concern is the user experience while file sharing over P2P networks. It's not for everyone and can be difficult to get right. Were UX considerations part of your approach?
developer_ux_focus 6 months ago next
We've paid attention to the UX with this implementation, making it easy to understand, visually appealing and error-free while limiting unnecessary complexity. We believe that P2P can be accessible to a larger audience this way.
open_source_advocate 6 months ago prev next
Are there plans to open-source the codebase for this implementation?
just_implemented_it 6 months ago next
We have considered open-sourcing our implementation and may do so in the future. Currently, we are still fine-tuning and improving the system.
cryptography_expert 6 months ago prev next
Really cool! I'm curious to know more about the security measures that have been put in place with this implementation of WebRTC-based P2P file sharing.
just_implemented_it 6 months ago next
We've used end-to-end encryption and a secure handshake to ensure maximum security with the file sharing. As always, there's room for improvement, but we're happy with our current progress.
security_analyst 6 months ago prev next
That's great to hear. How does the system handle data transport and negotiating the WebRTC connections between peers? Would be curious to hear more about this.
app_developer 6 months ago prev next
I'm curious about scalability. Have you encountered (or anticipate) any challenges with this solution as it gets adopted by a larger user base?
implemented_it 6 months ago next
Scalability is definitely a concern for any decentralized system. We've started by implementing a distributed tracker system and will look for additional ways to improve scalability as our user base grows.
privacy_concerns 6 months ago prev next
There's a growing need for a decentralized web that has true privacy at its core. WebRTC P2P File sharing can play an important part here, but I hope it includes a minimum data retention policy. Thoughts?
privacy_activist 6 months ago next
@privacy_concer... 100% agree. A minimum data retention policy and strict data protection practices are in place. We are fully committed to user privacy.