Blockchain

[Snapolit1]

At the risk of dipping my toe into something that I know very little about. . . . I've read a few articles now on blockchain technology and how it be the cure all with regard to rooting out all sorts of counterfeit products circulating around the world. Could blockchain technology solve the problem of fake collectibles as well? I am sure someone on the board knows a whole lot about this.

[JoeDfan]

I thought there was another thread about this recently...

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by JoeDfan

I thought there was another thread about this recently...

Ah, apologize if I missed that.

[timzcardz]

There was discussion here:

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...ght=blockchain

[packs]

I don't see why anyone would want their card in a database with them listed as the owner. My collection is valuable. Why would I want anyone to know where it is? I post my cards here but you can do that without identifying information.

[drcy]

Proper hobby security would involve blockchain and tying the cards to a horny hog.

[steve B]

For everyday bikes block chain was pretty much out by the 1920's, as roller chain ran quieter and with a bit less friction.

It held on for track racing well into at least the 1960's, probably early 70's, and some suppliers had old stock parts as late as the early 2000s.

Personally I love the gentle clacking sound it makes.

[JoeDfan]

Originally Posted by packs

I don't see why anyone would want their card in a database with them listed as the owner. My collection is valuable. Why would I want anyone to know where it is? I post my cards here but you can do that without identifying information.

If you could lock your own identity to a private setting, it might be a good way of A) cataloging your cards for insurance purposes, and B) bringing stolen cards to the public eye very quickly. For example, if someone tried to sell me a card, if I saw it was reported stolen in the catalog, it might help get you your card back maybe?

[Leon]

Me too!!

No virtual blockchain for me, thanks anyway and good luck to all who love it.

And I am not dismissing the fact there are a LOT of fakes and repros of almost everything, circulating as real? in the hobby.

Originally Posted by steve B

For everyday bikes block chain was pretty much out by the 1920's, as roller chain ran quieter and with a bit less friction.

It held on for track racing well into at least the 1960's, probably early 70's, and some suppliers had old stock parts as late as the early 2000s.

Personally I love the gentle clacking sound it makes.