decon

Decentralized forum with on-chain storage on Cardano blockchain

Website: decon.app

Github Pages Website: https://alucao.github.io/decon/

Technical Overview

• Functionality: Enables creation and interaction with user-generated content (posts) and private messages, all directly stored on the Cardano blockchain metadata through user transactions.
• Features:
  • Uncensorable & DoS-resistant: Decentralized blockchain infrastructure gives resilience against censorship and denial-of-service attacks.
  • Encrypted messages: Users private messages are encrypted with asymmetric encryption.
  • On-Chain Data Storage: Content and interactions permanently etched onto the blockchain for maximum immutability and transparency.
  • Browser-Based Wallets: Users utilize Cardano wallets running directly in their browser for direct on-chain transactions.
  • Progressive Web App: Install the platform directly on your device for offline access and enhanced privacy.
  • Open-source: Project code available on GitHub for community contributions. Application runs from a github pages website.
• Technology Stack:
  • Blockchain: Cardano
  • Front-End: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript (framework: React)

Contributing

• Fork repository, make changes, submit pull requests for code contributions.
• Report bugs and suggest improvements via GitHub issue tracker.
• Spread the word and support community growth.

Running locally

$ git clone git@github.com:alucao/decon.git
$ cd ./decon
$ npm install
$ npm run dev

Browse to localhost (ie: http://localhost:8080/) in your web browser.

Disclaimer

Provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk.

Additional Notes

• Project under development, new features to be added.
• User feedback and suggestions welcome.
• Discord: https://discord.gg/qwDuBqThZS