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The protocol would likely not allow BATs to be earned in browsers not properly implementing the protocol (measuring attention on a web page while protecting pri
by jamespitts 10y ago
The protocol would likely not allow BATs to be earned in browsers not properly implementing the protocol (measuring attention on a web page while protecting privacy, etc). And then instances of Brave and any other browser implementing this protocol could easily be cryptographically confirmed to the ad network.
- teraflop 10y agoHa! In related news, I've figured out a way to totally eliminate automated email spam. It involves replacing SMTP with a new protocol that doesn't allow messages to be delivered unless the sending server cryptographically confirms that a real human pushed the "send" button.
- al2o3cr 10y agoAnd then instances of Brave and any other browser implementing this protocol could easily be cryptographically confirmed to the ad network. Nevermind adtech, if they've invented tamper-proof remote attestation they should just start selling THAT. Otherwise, the botnets will all be running code that says "YEP DEFINITELY LEGIT U CAN TRUST ME" on every request.