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by scotty79 1913 days ago
Databse dies with company that set it up. And companies die all the time.
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whateveracct 1913 days ago
NBA Topshot is already worthless without the express written consent of the NBA.

NBA Topshot would be better served by a DB. The NFT part is there for hype.

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fock 1913 days ago
opensource the database (just as dying companies should opensource repair manuals and signing keys - have fun with your blockchain-authenticated John Deere). and regularly archive the state hash in a public archive.
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scotty79 1913 days ago
I wonder why e-gold didn't just opensource their database.
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phroobster 1913 days ago
Sounds like a lot of work. Not sure why you think that is superior to simply using a blockchain.
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TomSwirly 1913 days ago
Because a blockchain is far, far, far more expensive in terms of computing resources.
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phroobster 1912 days ago
Only if it’s a Proof of Work blockchain. Ethereum is what is mainly used for NFTs and it’s in the process of migrating to Proof of Stake.
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