SwellJoe parent
I've gotten to the point where I automatically and instantly discount any theory that proposes blockchain as a solution. I'm not saying blockchain technology will never be a good solution to a real world problem, but I have noticed that it is very often an ignorant assertion of faith rather than an argument based in fact. It walks like a religion and quacks like a religion, so I'm not sure why I should think it's something other than a religion.
> It walks like a religion and quacks like a religion, so I'm not sure why I should think it's something other than a religion.
This is such a good way to describe the current state of blockchain.
It's a cult. And mostly spread around by people who are trying to increase the price so they can sell and profit off other people. It's a giant ponzi scheme, and wealth redistribution.
But I think the technology has promise. We just haven't bothered explore real applications of it, because we're too busy trying to use it to make a quick buck at someone else's expense.
but religions are based on lies... the blockchain is just pure math/science...
I thought I was clear, but perhaps I can explain better: Blockchain is very often suggested as a solution to a social or ethical problem, absent any evidence that it can solve those problems (or can solve them better than existing law/contract/trust-based solutions). Kinda like religion.
Blockchain is real, in the same way any other algorithm or technology is. Saying it will solve people being jerks is superstition.