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Blockchain fixes this. But on a serious note, podcasting was originally just mp3 files freely distributed to be played on ipods. It's anathema to ever have a c
by manigandham 5y ago
Blockchain fixes this.
But on a serious note, podcasting was originally just mp3 files freely distributed to be played on ipods. It's anathema to ever have a centralized platform like Spotify hoarding exclusive rights and control.
- wyager 5y agoThis is more the domain of tech like IPFS and BitTorrent than blockchains.
- macdaknife 5y agoBlockchain et al allow the government complete visibility into any transaction. It provides a tool for complete gov control.
- manigandham 5y agoVisibility is not the issue. Lack of distribution is. How does a decentralized registry mean complete government control?
- scarface74 5y agoDistribution of a podcast is just hosting an RSS feed and hosting MP3s. I could set that up on my home computer over my symmetrical gigabit Ethernet.
- manigandham 5y agoIt's not a technical issue, it's about control. Spotify has exclusive rights which is at odds with the original podcast ethos.
- scarface74 5y agoIf I recall correctly, it’s in his contract that if he leaves Spotify, he gets the rights to all of his episodes.
- fastball 5y agoPrivacy blockchains like Monero/ZCash/etc prevent this using technologies like RingCT/zk-SNARKS/etc.