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.

  • I Cast Fist@programming.devEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The blockchain Is not public. It can only be accessed by nodes whose members are in the channel.

    So, federation across channel participants, but with blockchain instead of a “shared database”?

    • FlowVoid@midwest.socialEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Yes, that sounds like their goal.

      Blockchain is used to prevent a malicious participant from altering/corrupting records.