Blockchain technology is going to change everything: the shipping industry, the financial system, government … in fact, what won’t it change? But enthusiasm for it mainly stems from a lack of knowledge and understanding. The blockchain is a solution in search of a problem.

reddit comments

There are several oversimplifications to watch out, but still interesting.

@null_radix@lemmy.ml
link
fedilink
1
edit-2
urte bat

ok, well then replace lightning with payment channels in general then. Why is lightning a scam?

@guojing@lemmy.ml
link
fedilink
4urte bat

Because you have to trust some huge, centralized nodes which can steal your money, or charge extra fees. So basically a bank.

Create a post

Subscribe to see more stories about technology on your homepage


  • 0 users online
  • 1 user / day
  • 12 users / week
  • 122 users / month
  • 437 users / 6 months
  • 14 subscribers
  • 1.9K Posts
  • 6.4K Comments
  • Modlog