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Re:Ask HN: How might HN build a social network together? by mistermann on Thursday December 15, 2022 @09:54AM (#34000413)
Blockchain would make it distinct, but would it provide unique value to users?

I certainly agree that we need some innovation in the space.

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Re:Ask HN: How might HN build a social network together? by soliton4 on Thursday December 15, 2022 @10:58AM (#34001490)
the added value would be decentralized and cencorship resistant. you will probably also not see a lot of ads
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Re:Ask HN: How might HN build a social network together? by mattdesl on Thursday December 15, 2022 @01:47PM (#34003834)
The main value would be decentralization—the ability to carry your social graph across competing web and native clients, somewhat like RSS and Podcast apps. I wrote about it here:

https://mirror.xyz/mattdesl.eth/_F9vQAUeeBB9AJNwMNaE_G5kTcl1...

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