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I've previously [1] posited an impossibility theorem, namely that a Proof of Work blockchain can't: * be secure * be energy efficient, environment-friendly, a
by FabHK 4y ago
I've previously [1] posited an impossibility theorem, namely that a Proof of Work blockchain can't:
* be secure
* be energy efficient, environment-friendly, and
* have high value on the chain, "high stakes"
- pick any two.
This paper seems to argue a version of that rigorously.
[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31132999 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31132999