https://jamesalvarez.co.uk/tags/archiving/Recent content in archiving on James AlvarezHugoen-gbWed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://jamesalvarez.co.uk/blog/blockchain-historical-data/Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://jamesalvarez.co.uk/blog/blockchain-historical-data/<p><strong>TLDR: You can take the useful part of blockchains - hash chains - and reject the resource wasting over complexity.</strong></p> <p>I learnt recently that a prominent historical archive was an early adopter of blockchain technology to ongoingly verify the historical accuracy of their records, including written testimonies, photographs and historical accounts.</p> <p>I think this is <em>almost</em> a good use for the technology - but there are simpler alternatives - including one which has proven it's strength in the wild... of digital piracy.</p>