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.

  • mpldr@beehaw.org
    2·
    10 months ago

    I would beg to differ. It seems to be pretty useful for Software development. After all git repos are Blockchains. That being said: use a solution that fits your problem, don’t try to adapt a problen to your solution. Thats something a lot of the crypto- or AI-bros are apparently misunderstanding

    • snowe@programming.dev
      13·
      10 months ago

      After all git repos are Blockchains

      No, git repos are merkle trees. Blockchains happen to build on merkle trees. Git is not blockchain.

      • mpldr@beehaw.org
        1·
        10 months 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…

        • upstream@beehaw.org
          4·
          10 months ago

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

          • mpldr@beehaw.org
            1·
            10 months ago

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