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by codemusings 1510 days ago
What I want to know is how realistic it is that you can create a blockchain app at scale without using "centralized" resources. Can you build a social media app clone that is used by millions without using AWS or Google Cloud or Azure? Because if not then what exactly is the point of decentralizing everything if you still depend on a few key players?
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Can you build a social media app clone that is used by millions without using AWS or Google Cloud or Azure?

The only reasonable way to do this is to create/mint money to pay for the cost of the infrastructure. Success depends on the extent you can convince others to accept your currency.