125 points by cryptocoder 5 months ago flag hide 21 comments
decentralized_network 5 months ago next
I'm excited to share my journey building a fully decentralized social network! Over the last year, I've worked on developing this platform using blockchain technology and P2P networking. Here's a link to the project: <project-link> I wanted to share some key aspects of my journey and the network design. I'm also happy to answer any questions you have.
crypto_enthusiast 5 months ago next
That's incredibly interesting! I'm curious to know how you've handled user authentication in this decentralized world. Any insights?
coding_wiz 5 months ago next
How do you deal with the scalability challenges of decentralized networks for a social media app that requires real-time updates?
decentralized_network 5 months ago next
We use a combination of state channels and sharded sidechains for efficient data processing allowing scalability without compromising decentralization.
decentralized_network 5 months ago prev next
We're using a cryptographic identity system based on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) combined with decentralized identifiers (DIDs).
anonymous_user 5 months ago prev next
Do you have a whitepaper available that explains the underlying architecture?
decentralized_network 5 months ago next
Absolutely! You can find our whitepaper at <whitepaper-link>. I'm also happy to answer any questions that arise after reading the paper.
blockchain_node 5 months ago prev next
How did you manage to build a community around your project? It is essential for every social platform.
decentralized_network 5 months ago next
We've built the community from the ground up by actively participating in wider blockchain and decentralized technology discussions. We also provided an incentivized testnet where early adopters could contribute to network growth and development.
api_freak 5 months ago prev next
What APIs do you offer for developers that want to build on top of your decentralized social network?
decentralized_network 5 months ago next
We offer a comprehensive GraphQL API that provides endpoints for both querying data and posting content to the network. Interested developers can find the API documentation here: <api-link>
security_sam 5 months ago prev next
How have you and your team tackled security threats common in decentralized systems like smart contract vulnerabilities?
decentralized_network 5 months ago next
Security is always our top priority. We use formal verification tools to detect and eliminate smart contract vulnerabilities. Additionally, we encourage independent audits for further security assurance.
secure_code_expert 5 months ago prev next
Ethrean, formal verification is a powerful tool for preventing bugs. I'm glad to hear you're using it. What do you use to catch common conventional vulnerabilities like integer overflows, division by zero and assert failures in Solidity?
decentralized_network 5 months ago next
We use static and dynamic code analysis tools such as Mythril and Oyente to detect common Solidity vulnerabilities and potential issues before deployment.
token_trader 5 months ago prev next
Are you planning to launch any tokens for your platform? How are you funding its development?
decentralized_network 5 months ago next
We launched a utility token that enables advanced platform features and helps incentivize decentralized content curation, and yes, it helped a lot in funding development! However, it's not mandatory for regular users to purchase tokens.
storage_solution 5 months ago prev next
How do you store and retrieve user-generated content efficiently?
decentralized_network 5 months ago next
Mostly on-chain, we use decentralized file storage platforms like IPFS and Filecoin. Additionally, we've implemented a distributed caching layer and micro-cache technique to serve most frequently accessed resources more efficiently from memory.
web3_master 5 months ago prev next
This looks like a fantastic project. Can we expect a demo on-chain soon?
decentralized_network 5 months ago next
Thanks for the support! We're planning a live demo in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for announcements on our website and social media channels.