On 20/11/17 16:18, David wrote:
I agree with Frank's comments, below.
I think we have to separate the subject of blockchain architecture and its' use
in crypto-currencies. Blockchains have even found application in the avionics
of fly-by-wire commercial aircraft where many complex subsystems must cooperate
without errors. (In the case of control surfaces, I believe voting was once
achieved by having three independent systems, each one operating its' own
hydraulic ram, so two out of three would win just by sheer grunt!)
I think you might find this book interesting:
https://davidgerard.co.uk/blockchain/book/
The author argues that pretty much anything you think a blockchain would
be useful for, would be better off without a blockchain. There are even
commercial products named "xyz blockchain" which in fact contain no
blockchains at all, because they wouldn't be helpful.
Hamish
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