Skunkworks Project Suggestion: Social Freedom Powered by Scroll

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Name of the project

Decentralized Social Media Platform For Scroll

Project abstract

Build a social media platform on Scroll, leveraging its scalability and privacy features to create a censorship-resistant and user-owned alternative.

Specification

Overview:
This document outlines a specification for a decentralized social media platform built on the Scroll network. This platform aims to leverage the scalability, privacy, and censorship resistance of Scroll to create a user-owned alternative to existing centralized platforms.

Target Audience:
This platform targets users who value their privacy, control over their data, and freedom of expression. Additionally, it can attract communities seeking an alternative to platforms with censorship or moderation concerns.

Core Features:
• Decentralized: Data will be stored and managed on a distributed ledger, eliminating the need for a central authority.
• Privacy-focused: Users will have granular control over their data and choose what information to share publicly.
• Censorship-resistant: Users can freely express themselves without fear of platform censorship.
• Scalable: The platform should be able to handle a large volume of users and activity thanks to Scroll's Layer 2 capabilities.
• Interoperable: Users should be able to interact with other decentralized platforms and services.
• Community-driven: Governance and decision-making should involve the platform's users.
Technical Considerations:
• Data storage: Explore options like IPFS or Arweave for decentralized data storage.
• User identity: Leverage self-sovereign identity solutions like Ceramic or DID.
• Content moderation: Utilize community-driven mechanisms like token-based reputation systems or on-chain governance proposals.
• Monetization: Consider options like user subscriptions, content tipping, or in-app purchases using Scroll's native token.
• User interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface that caters to a diverse audience.

Additional Resources:
• Scroll Documentation: https://docs.scroll.io/en/developers/
• Decentralized Social Media Platforms: https://cointelegraph.com/explained/what-are-decentralized-social-networks
• Web3 Social Networks: https://coinmarketcap.com/trending-cryptocurrencies/
• Self-Sovereign Identity: https://identity.foundation/

Next Steps:
• Conduct further research into existing decentralized social media platforms and identify best practices.
• Develop a detailed technical roadmap and architecture.
• Create a prototype and gather user feedback.
• Build a strong community around the platform.