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> Yes, so what this does is timestamp transactions (in this case SQL DML) in a decentralized way between nodes that do not or cannot trust each other. All this
by dozzie 9y ago
> Yes, so what this does is timestamp transactions (in this case SQL DML) in a decentralized way between nodes that do not or cannot trust each other. All this while enforcing write permissions ('grants') that were agreed upon earlier.
And this should be the very first thing to put in README. This is the single
most important thing about any program that uses a blockchain protocol: what
exactly is the decentralized, adversity-proof timestamping used for. Right
after that should be placed rationale, i.e. how does the hostility resistance
help compared to cooperation-based protocols.
- GhostVII 9y agoWhy would that need to be in the README? Isn't it the whole point of blockchain?
- dozzie 9y ago> Isn't it the whole point of blockchain? What "it"? Your question does not match anything I said.
- misterdata 9y agoI think it is actually a good idea to describe the whole point of using a blockchain as suggested. A lot of organisations I encounter don't really have a clue and do not realize that even a traditional database could fill their need perfectly in many cases.