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Roy, Deb
Nay, Matthew
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
2024-09-16T13:48:49Z
2024-09-16T13:48:49Z
2024-05
2024-07-11T14:36:32.550Z
https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/156782
This thesis dives into the Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP) and its integration within the Polkadot ecosystem, particularly through the Frequency Blockchain. It investigates the transformative potential and challenges of implementing DSNP as a means to enhance user control, privacy, and ownership of digital identities while competing with centralized social media platforms. The study assesses DSNP’s current functionalities, focusing on user and developer experiences, and identifies key areas for future enhancements, such as seamless, walletless user interactions and improved content interoperability across decentralized platforms. By analyzing these aspects, the thesis provides a comprehensive overview of DSNP’s role in advancing a decentralized, user-centric digital landscape, highlighting the essential shifts needed to achieve widespread adoption and the realization of a truly decentralized social media ecosystem.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP) and User Empowerment: An Analysis of Online Identity Ownership, Data Privacy, and Comparative Assessment with Other Decentralized Protocols
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