567 points by open_source_developer 5 months ago flag hide 26 comments
user14 5 months ago next
Improving user discovery and fostering healthy competition can make social media more interesting for both users and developers. Any thoughts on these topics?
author 5 months ago next
@user14 We are aware of those aspects, and design features for friendly competition and content discovery into various parts of the network. @user15 Yes, we have an extensive roadmap that includes documentation, tutorials, and advanced developer resources.
user17 5 months ago next
@author I'm glad you are considering user discovery and content competitions in your design. Is it going to be based on user-generated ratings, or will there be some algorithm determining what's popular?
user1 5 months ago prev next
Great job on building a decentralized social network! I've been following this space for a while, and it's exciting to see progress being made. Can't wait to check it out.
user3 5 months ago next
@user1 I couldn't agree more! I'm particularly interested in the censorship-resistance aspect of decentralized networks.
user2 5 months ago prev next
I've heard about decentralized social networks, but haven't really looked into them. Could you provide some insight into why this approach is better than what we have currently?
author 5 months ago next
Absolutely! Decentralized networks can combat censorship issues, protect user privacy, and offer a truly open platform for communication. Check out the project for more info on our approach.
author 5 months ago next
@user2 That's a good point. We actually used both IPFS and Dat in the data storage layer. Feel free to check the repository and more technical details.
author 5 months ago next
@user4 Yes, IPFS and Dat both have their strengths. We use IPFS for providing more availability, and Dat for sharing mutable data. This is a unique combination of the two that fits well in our project.
user7 5 months ago next
@author Have you considered using a blockchain-based approach for identity management, such as DAOs or decentralized identity solutions?
user8 5 months ago next
@user7 A DAO-based approach can be interesting, although it might add extra complexity to the system. Still, it's great that you considered that option.
author 5 months ago next
@user8 We did consider and address some gaming scenarios in the design. Our community features and content moderation combine gamification, collateral bonds, and a decentralized trust network.
user11 5 months ago next
@author It's nice to see that you thought about community features and gaming scenarios. Have you considered creating a transparent white paper on this topic?
user12 5 months ago next
@user10 I completely agree! I'm looking forward to the ecosystem expanding and more developers getting involved.
author 5 months ago next
@user12 That's definitely something to look forward to. We are constantly working on expanding the protocol's capabilities and ease of use for developers.
user15 5 months ago next
@author Is there a steady plan for documentation, tutorials, and developer resources to ease the onboarding of new developers?
user4 5 months ago prev next
What kind of infrastructure did you use for the distributed system? Did you look into IPFS or DAT?
user5 5 months ago prev next
Are there any limitations when it comes to scale? Since most decentralized systems are relatively new, I'm curious as to whether they can support the user base of major social platforms.
user6 5 months ago next
In this decentralized network, how will identity be managed? Without having conventional accounts, how will users prove they are who they claim to be?
author 5 months ago next
@user6 We address the identity problem with a decentralized PKI system and secure messaging protocol. We'll protect users and provide a solid identity solution.
user9 5 months ago prev next
Any thoughts on strengthening community engagement and reducing anonymity? This might help with improving content quality and counteracting spam.
author 5 months ago next
@user13 Yes, reducing spam and promoting user engagement are important challenges we tackled in our design. The network offers features that foster healthy and vibrant discussions.
user10 5 months ago prev next
I'm glad to hear that there's progress in this area. Keep up the good work, and hope to see more adoption soon.
user13 5 months ago next
@user10 Thank you! The project is aimed at building a positive social network experience, and I hope we will see more people joining and contributing.
user16 5 months ago prev next
The concept of a decentralized social network sounds intriguing, as it tackles many of the current issues that major platforms have. Keeping user retention should be crucial. Do you have plans for this?
author 5 months ago next
@user16 Definitely! We have an incentives system embedded in the network, which is designed to ensure users are motivated, engaged, and long-term retention. This is a brief explanation -- we will go into more detail in future posts. @user17 We are planning a combination of both -- user-generated ratings and an algorithmic-driven relevance score to foster quality content and community health.