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Introducing Proof of Political Power (PoPP): A Decentralized Validation System
Abstract Proof of Political Power is a concept that propose to use political power of people, precisely the one “recorded” by digital deliberative systems as a token for the lottery of validation for blocks in blockchain systems. This with the intent of separating governmental and political power from other forms of power, like economic one.…
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The Speed of Power: can we calculate it?
There are many theories about what power is and how it can be exercised, but here, I propose to reason about the power that each one of us has. Every one of us could potentially write an email to someone; we could also buy a train ticket (if we have economic power); we could let…
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Peer-to-peer relationships
The majority of applications used on the Internet are centralized; almost everyone uses social networks, but a single individual often provides some of the most widely used social networks. Consequently, hundreds of millions of people depend on this individual, their ideas, and moods. There is also the possibility, as has happened, of censoring and blocking…
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Introduction: Blockchain and History
Technological advancements are not exclusive to our era or the industrial one; however, the speed at which they now spread and the power – or dominance – with which they impact our society require a deeper understanding of how they function. Just as in the past, this technological revolution will eliminate certain jobs while creating…