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Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 month 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 1 month ago
What feature is that?
Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 month ago
write access is algorithmic, not centrally controlled.
merc@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
So, it’s a distributed system, big deal?
Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 month ago
For specific use cases, yes.