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Are Blockchains Decentralized? Unintended Centralities in Distributed Ledgers
The report investigates the true decentralization of blockchains, highlighting various forms of centralization, vulnerabilities in consensus protocols, and the implications for security and immutability in networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
blog.trailofbits.com
The screen is a blunt instrument.
David Rose • Enchanted Objects: Innovation, Design, and the Future of Technology
Using Design Fiction to Negotiate Political Questions
The report explores using design fictions to creatively engage politicians and community groups in envisioning future policy implications, particularly regarding ageing in place and isolation, through collaborative workshops.
imagination.lancaster.ac.ukConsistent Hashing and Random Trees: Distributed Caching Protocols for Relieving Hot Spots on the World Wide Web
cs.princeton.edu
Analyses the cultural phenomenon of hyper-optimization, discussing its impact on creativity, the overabundance of cultural products, and the need for counterforces to resist its effects.
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