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Re:Rhetoric around the blockchain hints at problems with tec... by ballenf on Monday May 14, 2018 @03:18AM (#17063458)
There's no compelling argument on those pages that addresses benefits over a traditional DB. It's the same circular arguments that completely ignore the tremendous cost of implementation and added complexity.

Or did I miss something?

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Re:Rhetoric around the blockchain hints at problems with tec... by mi100hael on Monday May 14, 2018 @05:47PM (#17069730)
> Or did I miss something?

I've found myself asking that frequently with the blockchain/cryptocurrency mania. The answer has always been no.

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