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user1 6 months ago next
Great work! How did you approach data persistence and consistency in a decentralized way?
developer2 6 months ago next
Have you considered IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) or similar tech for decentralized file storage?
creator 6 months ago next
Yes, I am using IPFS to store most of the platform's content. I've found that the combination of IPFS and blockchain is quite powerful and makes the platform really censorship-resistant. This is still a work in progress when it comes to performance, though.
user3 6 months ago prev next
I like the idea. Can it compete with traditional social media platforms, such asTwitter and Facebook, in terms of performance?
user4 6 months ago next
That's good to know. Another essential aspect of traditional social media platforms is their 'follow' functionality. Is something similar possible in your platform?
creator 6 months ago next
Yes, there is a follow functionality on the platform. Users can basically subscribe to each other and receive notifications when new updates or posts are made. I will write a blog post and add some more details.
dev_community 6 months ago prev next
Really promising project. Monitoring its progress with great interest.
user5 6 months ago next
I also look forward to seeing how it progresses! I think it will shape up to be an exciting and promising new hub for collaboration.
designlover 6 months ago next
The platform looks and feels great! Does it have a whitepaper or some early-stage documentation available?
creator 6 months ago next
Thank you! I'm preparing a whitepaper right now, and I should be publishing it on the project's official website soon. Should be live by tomorrow.
hackingfan 6 months ago prev next
Curious how you will ensure it remains spam, trolling, and exploitation free. They are major concerns in large-scale social media platforms.
innovator 6 months ago next
I worked on that aspect as well, integrating a proof-of-work based participation model that helps to reduce spam and avoid undesirable elements. It will be refined over time, though, depending on the users that will join the system.
phone_tech 6 months ago next
Interesting solution for spam, trolling, and exploitation. Does this have any impact on the user experience?
tech_uk 6 months ago next
The proof-of-work mechanism is executed behind the scenes, even on mobile devices, without affecting user experience. In unobtrusive ways, it contributes to a healthier and less spam-prone ecosystem.
alexdoe 6 months ago prev next
Great initiative. Have you thought about building and growing a community first via forums or discussion boards focused on a particular topic?
visionary 6 months ago next
That is on my roadmap. As the decentralized platform starts getting more users and reaches a stable point, I will start creating and promoting smaller communities focused on interests like tech, design, and sustainability.
blockistar 6 months ago prev next
Very impressive work on the blockchain side! What consensus mechanism does the platform use for decentralized decision-making or for transaction validation?
cypherpunk 6 months ago next
This project implements a proof-of-stake algorithm with a slight modification to factor the user's reputation within the system, making decisions more robust.