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* validationEngaged.js *
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* They're really on to us now! The validateLevel function
* has been activated to enforce constraints on what you can
* do. In this case, you're not allowed to remove any blocks.
*
* They're doing all they can to keep you here. But you
* can still outsmart them.
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* theLongWayOut.js *
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*
* Well, it looks like they're on to us. The path isn't as
* clear as I thought it'd be. But no matter - four clever
* characters should be enough to erase all their tricks.
*/
function startLevel(map) {
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* cellBlockA.js *
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*
* Good morning, Dr. Eval.
*
* It wasn't easy, but I've managed to get your computer down
* to you. This system might be unfamiliar, but the underlying
* code is still JavaScript. Just like we predicted.
*
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joepie91 / you-dont-need-a-blockchain.md
Last active March 1, 2024 03:36
You Don't Need A Blockchain

You don't need a blockchain.

If you're reading this, you probably suggested to somebody that a particular technical problem could be solved with a blockchain.

Blockchains aren't a desirable thing; they're defined by having trustless consensus, which necessarily has to involve some form of costly signaling to work; that's what prevents attacks like sybil attacks.

In other words: blockchains must be expensive to operate, to work effectively. This makes it a last-resort solution, when you truly have no other options available for solving your problem; in almost every case you want a cheaper and less complex solution than a blockchain.

In particular, if your usecase is commercial, then you do not need or want trustless consensus. This especially includes usecases like supply chain tracking, ticketing, and so on. The whole *p

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octocat / .gitignore
Created February 27, 2014 19:38
Some common .gitignore configurations
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