Rethinking social media apps with decentralization

Decentralize Me - A podcast about Web30, Developers, and everything in between

In this episode of the Decentralized Me Podcast, Matt sits down with Wasil, a talented developer from the Art Block platform, to discuss his third-place-winning DApp, Todai, from the Decentralized Identity Foundation's hackathon. Wasil shares insights into creating a crypto-native social media platform that emphasizes self-sovereign identity using Decentralized Identifier (DID) wallets. They delve into the motivations behind the project, the challenges faced, and future plans for integrating various blocklets to enhance the user experience. Tune in to learn about the unique vision of creating an uncensored, innovative forum for the Art Block community, complete with NFT functionalities and AI agents. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:13 Hackathon Success: The Story of Toe Dye 00:42 The Vision Behind Toe Dye 03:26 Technical Challenges and Solutions 05:10 Future Plans and Innovations 07:47 Understanding Blocklets 12:52 Team Dynamics and Project Management 14:42 Exploring AI and Agent Platforms 17:28 User Experience and Community Engagement 21:13 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook https://www.arcblock.io/content/blog/en/rethinking-social-media-apps-with-decentralization