Threads are feeds consisting of linked and timestamped messages that enable decentralized peer-to-peer communication between one or more users by allowing these users to post messages in a sequence. Threads are great for adding commenting, chat, messaging, personal feeds, and content streams to your application. They are also great for sharing information between users.
Persistent threads persist messages in an OrbitDB feed store where they remain, unless messages are explicitly removed by the post author or a moderator. Persistent threads are available in open (anyone can read) or confidential (only members can read) versions.
Ghost threads do not persist messages in a database, but rather keep message history in-memory of online peers. New users can request and sync the message history from currently online peers. For ghost threads, if all peers go offline then messages disappear.
Public Commenting Systems
Reddit-like Forums
DAO Proposal Systems
Public Content Feeds
Personal Feeds
Public following lists
Sharing data between users
Direct messages between two users
Private group chats between 3+ users
Private personal lists, shopping carts, etc
Public chat systems and chatrooms with high throughput
Disappearing (ephemeral) messages