P2P Social Media
As a proof-of-concept app, id like to explore social media functionality to our app. the app is already able to create p2p connections and share multimedia. the next step is to add a social media UI to the app. this mode will allow users to share photos and videos with their peers.
There is no particular demand for this functionality, it is an investigation from personal curiosity on what is possible. I would like this mode to be more than just a photo-sharing feature. It's part of our larger mission to explore options for decentralization. We understand the limitations of our app, which means there won't be a "global feed" like traditional social media platforms. Instead, the content you see will be composed of media shared by your peers within shared contexts we're calling "pods".
while the fediverse is live and kicking, this app is approaching "social media" in a different way. Think of it like all the image between all the different contacts, put into unified social media view.
We're putting together a mock UI demo with fake data (which will likely be updated since this post) to give you a glimpse of how it might look and function. It's important to note that this social media mode isn't intended to replace any other platform. Instead, it's an experiment to see if we can create a decentralized social media experience with a reasonable amount of functionality.
Here's where we need your help:
- What do you think about the idea of decentralizing social media within our app?
- How do you envision this Instagram-like mode working within the app?
- Are there any features or functionalities you'd like to suggest for this mode?
We have been using feedback from Reddit to guide the app development. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and it will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of this experiment. We've always been committed to making our app as user-centric as possible and your input helps us achieve that goal.
Feel free to share your thoughts, ideas, or any suggestions you may have regarding this endeavor. Your feedback fuels our progress and we can't wait to hear what you think!