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Proof-of-Work alternatives that could distinguish between a human and spoofing attempts is an important problem. This patent is about this problem but it does
by emrehan 6y ago
Proof-of-Work alternatives that could distinguish between a human and spoofing attempts is an important problem.
This patent is about this problem but it does not put forward a solution. It's probably an attempt for patent trolling in the unlikely case that a feasible genius solution would be found.
- jotakami 6y agoThere’s already a “genius” solution: fiat currency which can be printed in infinite quantity for virtually zero cost. But, if you don’t like the downsides of fiat then you’re stuck with proof-of-work.