azamatms | 7 years ago | on: No, you don't need a blockchain
Do people not use cash to buy drugs?
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azamatms | 7 years ago | on: No, you don't need a blockchain
There's already full-node implementations that address state tree pruning: https://wiki.parity.io/Getting-Synced#database-pruning
azamatms | 7 years ago | on: No, you don't need a blockchain
Bitcoin for example (and many others), will prune old blocks that are no longer required to make transactions on the network. If a block has all unspent inputs used up, the block will be pruned
azamatms | 7 years ago | on: No, you don't need a blockchain
The hype around "you don't need a blockchain" is reaching a fever pitch as well. Those who read HN are likely aware of the differences and viable usecases.
There are a few good points made, many business scenarios would be fine with a centralized database.
However, the content is highly opinionated and shows a lack of understanding regarding to crypto transactions and block generation, for example.
> many cryptocurrencies rely on trusted third parties to handle payouts. So, they use blockchain to generate coins, but don’t use blockchain to handle payouts. Because of the issues involved around trust. Let that sink in for a moment.]
azamatms | 7 years ago | on: Life in the Spanish city that banned cars
I think what stops most people is the 50% paycut compared to US salaries
I'd move to Berlin in a heartbeat if it weren't for that
azamatms | 7 years ago | on: More Companies That No Longer Require a Degree
Which country is that?
azamatms | 9 years ago | on: Amazon Launches Self-Service Marketplace for Subscription Providers
Their profit strategy
azamatms | 9 years ago | on: A Facebook bot purge clobbered USA Today
Maybe they paid some blackhat "marketing firm" not fully realizing it?
azamatms | 9 years ago | on: System76 is moving product design and manufacturing in house
Except that you'd be required to reboot the OS every time you swap. Which is what a lot of developers would rather avoid.
Maybe they could have a tiny low power battery that could last 5-10 mins to reboot-less battery swaps
azamatms | 9 years ago | on: Comcast introduces Xfinity Mobile
Link to the video they sent out with the email promotions https://static.cdn.responsys.net/i5/responsysimages/content/...
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