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by RobinUS2 3963 days ago
Wouldn't it be an option to basically chain the "events" in the local storage queue with crytographic hashes (kind a like a block chain). You can then fairly easily verify modifications somewhere in the list of events.

It wouldn't make it entirely impossible, but much more complicated.

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No, because if you have the ability to create the hash on the machine then you have the ability to create a hash for a manipulated version.

The blockchain gets round this with consensus.

A hacker does yes, but can a kid recreate the hash quickly without the teacher noticing? If some script appear on the net to automate that, Khan academy could react by changing their hash frequently.
I think you give the teachers far too much credit.