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Hashgraphs currently require a permissioned environment (eg. a node needs to know how many others there are and trust them to reach consensus) - so why not just

by kerng 8y ago

Hashgraphs currently require a permissioned environment (eg. a node needs to know how many others there are and trust them to reach consensus) - so why not just use SQL Databases? They are even faster.

atomical 8y ago
SQL database, operated by different vendors, would allow double spending.
st1ck 8y ago
Pretty much all of BFT consensus protocols (like Paxos or Honey Badger) are like this, except SCP (Stellar). They are used e.g. in aviation, so they are very practical.