Data and security breaches are becoming increasingly common, highlighting the vulnerabilities of existing messaging and communications platforms. Devising computational tools and systems that better protect sensitive data against malicious attacks is therefore of utmost importance.

Researchers from several institutes worldwide recently developed Quarks, a new, decentralized messaging network based on blockchain technology. Their proposed system could overcome the limitations of most commonly used messaging platforms, allowing users to retain control over their personal data and other information they share online.

  • wolo@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    22·
    1 year ago

    How is this better than a normal messaging protocol like Matrix? What does blockchain add to the solution?

    • FlowVoidEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      You continue to have full access even if your server goes down.