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RE: Steem blockchain code changes for humans
In a sense, Steem is developing a "Side-database" a way a sidechain would be used?
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In a sense, Steem is developing a "Side-database" a way a sidechain would be used?
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"Side database" is a good way to put it IMHO. Another way to look at is how databases like Timesten is used for in-memory, short term, frequently needed data sets in telecom networks. The blockchain will act like the in-memory database with all the "consensus" data.I believe this is not as complicated as a sidechain.
The usage of RocksDB is excellent choice as its a proven database within google as BigTable and then developed and actively used by Facebook, Google etc.
@blocktrades : If you have time, your insights will be great in this context.