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.

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      1 year ago

      I suppose it depends on how exactly you define a blockchain. If you add distributed consensus algorithms and a requirement for BFT resistance, then it clearly isnt. Its the usual issue with definition…

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        1 year ago

        The definition isn’t the problem. Git isn’t blockchain, never was, never will be. Thank god Linus

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          Since a definition is descriptive, not prescriptive, I think it’s paramount.