I'm Building a Developer Social Network (Yes, I'm Crazy)

A little bit about myself—I’m Visal, and I’m currently running one of the biggest developer communities in Cambodia. We’re active on multiple platforms like Facebook, Telegram, and Discord. One morning, while sitting under a tree, an apple dropped on my head, and an idea popped up: Why not build my own platform? Why keep using someone else’s?

Will it work?

The real question isn’t can I build it—of course I can. The real question is: will it work? Will people actually use it? At first, I thought it was a crazy, maybe even suicidal, idea. But there’s always been this voice in the back of my mind saying, “It just might work.” Here's how I’m approaching it:

• The social networking landscape is changing. It’s becoming more fragmented, and decentralized networks are gaining momentum. Starting a new social platform today isn’t as far-fetched as it once seemed.
• It’s a big task, no doubt. But I’m not doing it alone. I’ve open-sourced the entire project, and so far, 15 people have already started contributing. That’s a promising start.
• My audience is developers—they’re naturally early adopters. They don’t need hand-holding or step-by-step tutorials to try something new. They’re curious, capable, and willing to explore.
• I’m not starting from zero. We already have a strong foundation: 12,000 members in our Facebook group, nearly 2,000 on Telegram, and 1,000 on Discord. That gives us a solid base to build on.

Tiny Compounds, Every Day

I’ve always been a big believer in the power of compounding. What we have today is still an early version—it doesn’t even resemble a full-fledged social network yet. But I believe that if we keep adding small improvements and new features every week, consistently, over time, it will compound into something truly great.

A Blank Canvas

Starting a new social network feels like working with a blank canvas—full of possibility and open to imagination. I want to hear your ideas and build our dream platform together. Let’s create a space that truly feels like home—or simply enjoy watching it take shape from the sidelines. Either way, you’re welcome.