Data and security breaches are becoming increasingly common, highlighting the vulnerabilities of existing messaging and communications platforms. Devising computational tools and systems that better protect sensitive data against malicious attacks is therefore of utmost importance.

Researchers from several institutes worldwide recently developed Quarks, a new, decentralized messaging network based on blockchain technology. Their proposed system could overcome the limitations of most commonly used messaging platforms, allowing users to retain control over their personal data and other information they share online.

  • regalia@literature.cafe
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    1 year ago

    you can store things encrypted

    also do you know what identity keys are? We’ve solved that decades ago with pgp keys lol

    • FlowVoid@midwest.socialEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Even if it’s encrypted, it can be lost or destroyed if it’s stored client side.

      I know what identity keys are, but they don’t solve the problem. If someone says they didn’t receive your message, the best way to prove you successfully sent it is to use a distributed ledger.