Accessing the data and
logic stored in a blockchain is significantly different
than accessing your own servers. Blocktimes, mempools,
and minimum confirmations make knowing the current state
a challenge, while new languages and the ability to
update and deployed smart contract is complex. But is it
safe and, more importantly, is it anonymous?
Michael McKibben say absolutely not. The blockchain has
proven to be a powerful technology for protecting the
integrity of vital information, but it is far from
anonymous.
The blockchain is a public ledger, keyword public. When
you transact say bitcoin, your wallet address and
transaction details are recorded in the blockchain. So a
long as there is no link between your wallet address and
your identity, your transaction stays anonymous. But for
most of you that is not the case.
Privacy is a basic human right. Anonymity is how to get
there. Nevertheless, getting there in this digital day
and age requires effort. Websites are all too eager to
share your information.
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