The latest developments highlight new challenges and strategies faced by blockchain communities. Key themes are discussed in the context of memory, data, and philosophical changes.
Data Freeze and Stagnation
After years of evolution, certain parts of the blockchain have stopped progressing. This is due to the fact that some blocks no longer just validate data but also carry deeper semantic weight, experiencing unresolved conflicts.
Memory as Philosophy
Philosophical discussions surrounding blockchains contemplate whether to forget past traumas or to remember them. Blocks are becoming carriers of 'memory', invoking different emotions and approaches to the future as data begins to 'remember' what has been forgotten.
New Approaches and Views
Recent developments show that some market participants have started to document data using dual hashes, expressing a desire to remember the value of experience. Thereby, they create a space for dialogue around what comes after trust.
Current experiments with memory in blockchains indicate the need to not only look to the future but also to consider lessons from the past. Tested strategies may help create more reliable and resilient systems.
