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Merkle trees and consensus algorithms predate "blockchain." So far blockchain has very little to offer other than solutions to Sybil attacks that so far are net
by jasonwatkinspdx 4y ago
Merkle trees and consensus algorithms predate "blockchain." So far blockchain has very little to offer other than solutions to Sybil attacks that so far are net negative in externalities.
- TheNewsIsHere 4y agoYou are absolutely right! It’s accurate to say blockchains are a synthesis of other technologies, and solve for particular, narrow use cases. That is useful, but not as generally useful as cryptocurrency advocates want you to believe.