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.

  • Quexotic@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    10 months ago

    So, if I understand that correctly, the user is now the target instead. Is that better?

    • slacktoid@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      10 months ago

      user endpoints are always going to the point of failure. Blockchain or not. I think even the matrix foundation peeps mentioned something like that.

      • Quexotic@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Valid point. I feel uncomfortable with the shift of focus this should bring. I’ll just put it that way.