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Re:Bitstamped by machrider on Friday June 27, 2014 @03:58AM (#7953114)
Practically speaking, couldn't I just tweet the SHA1 hash and let Twitter be my trusted timestamp authority? Assuming I don't work for Twitter, it's unlikely I'm able to modify the timestamp on a tweet. (The blockchain has a lot more confidence due to its distributed nature, but in the minds of say, a jury of your peers, I bet it actually appears shadier than Twitter.)
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Re:Bitstamped by servowire on Friday June 27, 2014 @05:07AM (#7953265)
Yes, but that would be a centralized solution. When Twitter dies (wont happen, but still) or a rogue admin changes the timestamp, etc. - It requires a trusted party - Twitter - instead of the blockchain.
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Re:Bitstamped by zingermc on Friday June 27, 2014 @10:59AM (#7954212)
For a more permanent timestamp, just post your hash in a newspaper's classified ads.
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Re:Bitstamped by verroq on Friday June 27, 2014 @04:21AM (#7953157)
Also post it on your Facebook, for prosperity.
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Re:Bitstamped by deciplex on Friday June 27, 2014 @04:47AM (#7953216)
And, even if that doesn't somehow make you rich, at least you've got it there for posterity, as well :-)
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