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Re:No, you don't need a blockchain by dplavery92 on Friday November 02, 2018 @01:37PM (#18365011)
> Those who read HN are likely aware of the differences and viable usecases.

I am unaware of any non-currency use case where blockchain brings any advantages to bear.

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Re:No, you don't need a blockchain by sharemywin on Friday November 02, 2018 @04:07PM (#18366281)
Anonymous Free speech.

Some kind of electronic notary service. - version labeling for code

You could tie a website to a bitcoin address by posting a file that had a hash which was written to the not in bitcoin.

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Re:No, you don't need a blockchain by brokenmachine on Monday November 05, 2018 @11:59PM (#18388503)
How would a blockchain help for an Anonymous Free speech usecase? Serious question.
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