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by nilved 3193 days ago
blockchain
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That would mean that instead of the data being in a single centralized location it's on every single node. That's the opposite of what we need.

Edit: Assuming the colloquial use of the term "blockchain", a public database. In the sense that a blockchain is simply a data structure it's not necessarily a problem but also not a solution.

No, the idea is that it's under collective control.
Why would you as a consumer want collective control over your data? Why should anybody but myself be able to affect my own credit?
That isn't how a blockchain works.
Great explanation /s

Please tell me how a blockchain works then.

Ok, sure. Why does having a public ledger imply anybody can control your data? Can I take your Bitcoin? You're being outright stupid tbh.