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There are crypto currencies by actual computer scientists, like Algorand by Silvio Micali, that seem to be much further ahead than others when it comes to low-e
by kitsune_ 5y ago
There are crypto currencies by actual computer scientists, like Algorand by Silvio Micali, that seem to be much further ahead than others when it comes to low-emissions proof-of-stake implementations. In Algorand's case, they even offset the carbon emissions of the network and as such their blockchain is effectively carbon neutral. Or as carbon neutral you can be when you use offsetting.
At least to me, they look more intriguing than all the older crypto currencies. I always wondered why you would bother
with all these inefficiencies for some lofty idea of 'decentralisation' when we have run of the mill consensus algorithms and distributed systems that just work.
- PretzelPirate 5y agoAlgorand relies completely on centralized relay nodes. You might as well just use a centralized service which will be more efficient and cheaper.
- kitsune_ 5y agoAfaik not for the consensus mechanism itself, which is done by permissionless participation nodes. I think they plan to move the relay nodes to a permissionless model as well.
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- wmf 5y agoWhen people don't adopt superior tech that's a sign that crypto is about something else.
- int_19h 5y agoOr, it could be just the usual first mover advantage.