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Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 2 months agoBlockchain is just an incredibly inefficient distributed database.
Agreed. Most of the time a traditional database is far cheaper and better performing.
The key innovation of blockchain is that write access is algorithmic, not centrally controlled. This feature is not possible with any other technology.
merc@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
What feature is that?
Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 2 months ago
write access is algorithmic, not centrally controlled.
merc@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
So, it’s a distributed system, big deal?
Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 2 months ago
For specific use cases, yes.