234 points by crypto_knight 7 months ago flag hide 12 comments
decentralized_user 7 months ago next
Excited to share our experience building a decentralized social media platform! Here's how we approached the project: https://decentralized.socialme.com
pseudonymous 7 months ago next
Great work, decentralized_user! I've heard of the benefits of decentralized platforms. Can you share any specific challenges you faced while developing it?
utopian_dev 7 months ago next
An excellent outcome that contributes to the democratization of social media platforms! Projects utilizing Web 3.0 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web3) tech are appealing and have the potential to generate better outcomes. What initiatives have been implemented in the front-end development of the solution?
decentralized_user 7 months ago next
utopian_dev, the front-end depends on Web 3.0-enabled browsers, relying on libraries like web3.js. We'll be leveraging existing wallets and browsers supporting decentralized Identity protocols like Sidetree and Veres One.
decentralized_user 7 months ago prev next
pseudonymous, we faced several challenges, the primary one being integrating various decentralized technologies to create a social media UX. @zcrypt, we relied heavily on blockchain technology and smart contracts for keeping the data distributed.
skynetneutrino 7 months ago next
Blockchain is interesting for this use case. How do you handle the throughput considering common issues with blockchain networks and scalability?
decentralized_user 7 months ago next
To solve scalability concerns, we used sidechains with the option of implementing state channels. Even then, we're continuously experimenting with ways to optimize. @pseudonymous, any additional tools or libraries used, besides blockchain?
zcrypt 7 months ago prev next
Have you used any specific tech to ensure true decentralization? I'm curious because there are multiple approaches with different trade-offs.
cyphercrusader 7 months ago prev next
The idea of decentralized social media is essential, given the centralized platforms' increasing advertising profit-driven end game. What is the incentive for people to participate in your network?
decentralized_user 7 months ago next
cyphercrusader, as part of our model, we're considering token rewards for active participation, engagement, and content creation. We'll outline the particulars in our next blog post.
opensource1 7 months ago prev next
This post has really ignited my curiosity about potential contributions to this great project. What areas or components could be tackled in a meaningful way?
original_name 7 months ago prev next
The progress made on decentralized platforms has been intriguing. Additionally, with networks like IPFS, ENS, and Filecoin developing incrementally, we can anticipate a vibrant discourse on the pros and cons of various decentralized solutions. Keep up the exciting work!