I've stumbled across a number of instant messaging apps powered by Blockchain tech. They are Solchat, Blockscan Chat, Adamant Messenger, and Status Messenger. Was wondering why such projects aren't popular these days. I mean, isn't Blockchain the future of everything? An instant messaging app powered by Blockchain tech might prove to be superior than centralized solutions because of added privacy and decentralization. Scaling is not an issue if such apps rely on some sort of L2 network.
Do you think there's still a future in Blockchain-based instant messaging? If not, why? Do you know of any other projects besides the ones mentioned?
Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Idea for those has existed for ever. I remember encountering at least one PoW coin in 2014 that had messaging system. Do you think there's still a future in Blockchain-based instant messaging? If not, why? Do you know of any other projects besides the ones mentioned?
Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
But no, imho blockchain isn't the future of everything, it's a solution for handful of things, and in majority of cases blockchain apps are just a bulky & unnecessarily costly alternative.
I mean give me one example where centralized solutions, like open sourced and private Signal wouldn't be a better choice and easier to adopt for messaging?
If argument is privacy, then most blockchains aren't even private in their core level like signal. If the issue is censorship, then i would like to know who has been censored and by whom. And reason why exactly is that a bad thing?
