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Re:Webcash: Peer-to-peer electronic cash with no blockchain by t_mann on Sunday July 31, 2022 @04:02PM (#32298293)
'Decentralized' ... 'central server' ???

Also, if the creator is reading here, can you give us a reason for why you decided to keep Blockchains' arguably most controversial aspect - PoW - after removing the blockchain? There are lots of non-PoW cryptocurrencies, surely you could have found another distribution model?

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Re:Webcash: Peer-to-peer electronic cash with no blockchain by CrackheadWright on Sunday July 31, 2022 @05:26PM (#32299000)
Not the creator, but PoW has plenty of positive qualities. The fact that the distribution schedule is much more accelerated than the others, and doesn't rely on fees should make concerns about "energy waste" less pressing.
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