Web3.0's Twitter
Decentralized social media platform built on blockchain technology, enabling user-controlled data and censorship-resistant communication.
Project Demo
Key Impact
🎯 First full-stack dApp demonstrating decentralized social media
Overview
Web3.0's Twitter is a revolutionary decentralized social media platform that addresses the fundamental issues with traditional social networks: data monopolization, censorship, and lack of user control. Built on Ethereum blockchain using Solidity smart contracts and React frontend, this platform demonstrates how Web3 technology can create more equitable and user-centric social media experiences.
The Challenge
Traditional social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have created data monopolies where companies collect user behavior patterns and sell them to other companies, creating anti-competitive business models. These platforms also have central authorities that can manipulate content and censor users, limiting true freedom of speech. The existing system exacerbates inequality as companies with the most data always win.
The Solution
Developed a comprehensive Web3 solution using Solidity smart contracts deployed on Ethereum that store user messages ("waves" or "tweets") on the blockchain. The system includes real-time event emission for instant updates, MetaMask wallet integration for user authentication, and a React frontend with ethers.js for seamless blockchain interaction. Each message is permanently stored on the blockchain with immutable timestamps and user addresses.
Results
Eliminated central authority control over user data and content
Created immutable, censorship-resistant message storage on blockchain
Implemented real-time updates through Solidity events and frontend integration
Established user-controlled authentication through MetaMask wallets
Demonstrated proof of concept for decentralized social media architecture
Technical Implementation
Architecture
Full-stack Web3 application with Solidity smart contracts deployed on Ethereum Goerli testnet, React frontend with ethers.js integration, and Hardhat development framework for testing and deployment. System includes ABI (Application Binary Interface) for frontend-backend communication.
Algorithms
Smart contract logic for message storage, user authentication through wallet addresses, and real-time event emission. Solidity events for instant frontend updates without page refresh, and struct-based data organization for user messages.
Data Processing
Blockchain-based data storage for all user messages with permanent timestamps and wallet addresses. Real-time data synchronization through Solidity events and ethers.js provider integration with MetaMask nodes.
Deployment
Deployed on Ethereum Goerli testnet using Hardhat framework, includes comprehensive testing suite and deployment scripts. Frontend hosted with MetaMask wallet integration for seamless user experience.
Key Learnings
Web3 technology can eliminate data monopolies and create equitable platforms
Smart contracts provide immutable, transparent solutions for social media
Real-time blockchain updates are possible through Solidity events
User authentication through wallets eliminates traditional login systems
Shipping quickly with new technologies teaches more than theoretical study