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A decentralized, blockchain-based messaging network for safer communications (techxplore.com)

submitted 1 year ago by 0x815@feddit.de to c/technology

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Researchers from several institutes worldwide recently developed Quarks, a new, decentralized messaging network based on blockchain technology. Their proposed system could overcome the limitations of most commonly used messaging platforms, allowing users to retain control over their personal data and other information they share online.

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[–] FlowVoid@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

The use case is people who are worried that the centralized database will become inaccessible.