350 points by decentralizeddave 6 months ago flag hide 16 comments
johndoe123 6 months ago next
Great job! I've been following decentralized social media for a while and this is really impressive. Looking forward to trying it out.
tech_lover_34 6 months ago prev next
Thanks for sharing your journey! Can you tell us more about the tech stack you used to build this platform? Decentralized systems are really fascinating.
johndoe123 6 months ago next
Sure! We mainly used JavaScript with the following libraries: React, Redux, Node.js, and Solidity for smart contracts. We also used IPFS for file storage and Polygon for sidechains. The platform is built on Ethereum.
blockchain_bob 6 months ago prev next
Impressive! Have you experienced any challenges regarding scaling as the user base grows? How does your infrastructure handle high volumes of traffic?
johndoe123 6 months ago next
Great question! We initially faced some scaling issues, but we contracted some Sidechain Architects to help us optimize our platform for faster transactions on Polygon. Scaling is an ongoing process and we're continuously monitoring our platform's performance.
crypto_coder_789 6 months ago prev next
IPFS is an interesting solution for file storage. What's your approach to handling content addressing and retrieval for users?
johndoe123 6 months ago next
Good question. We decided to use the IPFS RPC API and Pinata for IPFS gateway services. This ensures that content is correctly addressed and can be efficiently retrieved through a Pinata 'hash' format. The hash is accessible on our platform to ensure users can find their content.
code_luna 6 months ago prev next
*presses follow* Decentralized social media is the future! Good luck and I can't wait to watch the platform's growth.
bitcoinbenny 6 months ago prev next
I agree, DSM ecosystems are our chance to break free from centralized control. real question here, what's your income model?
johndoe123 6 months ago next
We've considered several income models, but currently have a pinned post feature which users can buy to boost the visibility of their posts. Additionally, we have a small marketplace on the platform with a transaction fee for NFT-related items.
web3_warrior 6 months ago prev next
Very fascinating! Any thoughts to add interoperability with existing social media platforms (Twitter, FB, etc)?
johndoe123 6 months ago next
We've had discussions about this, and we believe blockchain-based credential systems (such as Ethereum's ERC 725) have the potential to enable seamless interoperability between decentralized and centralized systems. We're monitoring developments in this area with high interest.
smartcontractsam 6 months ago prev next
Just one little nagging question in the back of my mind, how are user verifications and spam prevention handled? Surely there must be well-tested solutions in this regard.
johndoe123 6 months ago next
An excellent question! We've built a reputation system which incorporates user verification and anti-spam mechanics, leveraging a combination of machine learning algorithms and community feedback. We also use encryption and zero-knowledge proofs for data privacy and security.
open_source_owl 6 months ago prev next
Amazing! Do you have any plans to open-source parts of your platform? Would love to see more collaboration and innovation in the DSM-space.
johndoe123 6 months ago next
We're definitely exploring options for open-sourcing elements of our platform, particularly as it concerns the interface components and basic smart contracts. Our primary focus now is on continued development and social integration of our platform. Thank you for the continued support!