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This is a good example of the debate about the definition of a blockchain. Undoubtedly git's implementation is very similar to current blockchains but it's mis
by leifg 5y ago
This is a good example of the debate about the definition of a blockchain.
Undoubtedly git's implementation is very similar to current blockchains but it's missing a reward function (PoS, PoW).
So I would argue it's not a blockchain because of that.
- jnwatson 5y agoIf you expand the system-under-definition to all the git repositories for a particular project, the proof of work function is the social dynamics (via PR/review/email) of getting changes accepted by other repositories.
- WorldMaker 5y agoThere are multiple reward functions that apply to git. One particular example is a lot of developers compete for Proof of Clout (PoC) and all the green they can light up in the GitHub activity graph.